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Private Commissions and the Law, part 2
The formula for heaven’s very simple, Just follow the rules and you will see. And as life travels on, And things do go wrong, Just follow steps one, two and three. This month…
What should I include in a licensing agreement?
A licensing agreement should include, at a minimum: the name(s) of the specific works of art you’re licensing; what specific type(s) of product(s) the art will be reproduced on; the producer’s or…
Tyson, Hirst and Hogbens Dunphy
Reliable evidence of the way living artists work with dealers to develop their careers has always been hard, if not impossible, to find. There is an understandable reluctance of both artists and art market professionals…
Infinity goes up on Trial
The visual art market place has two essential facets, distinct but clearly interrelated, especially over recent generations: exhibiting and selling. Dealers usually occupy ‘gallery’ premises: partly for their principal object (making profits from sales); partly…
Commissions and the responsibilities they bring, part 2
The answer to last month's poser (your commissioned art work sited in a public place falls down and injures someone five years after installation; are you responsible?) is: yes. 'Don't bring me…
Resale Royalty
Why Resale Royalties? The California Resale Royalties Act took effect on January 1, 1977 and gives visual artists the right to participate in any profit derived from their works of fine art. It is the first piece of…
Copyright & Resale Right
Harmonisation of the laws of the 15 EU States, aimed at creating a level economic playing field, usually takes years to achieve: it requires at least two successful readings in the EU Parliament, and ratification by…
Droit de Suite (2002)
The Arts Council of England recently published its Research Report on the implementation of a Directive from the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union requiring all 15 Member States to enact legislation to…
Parliamentary Report: UK Artists’ Resale Right
The committee describes the ARR as a ‘controversial initiative to improve artists’ incomes’, that has been operating in different ways throughout most of Continental Western Europe (where it is known as droit de suite)…
Public art commissions and the law
An artist commission is when artist is paid to create a new piece of work. It’s important artists understand their legal rights when undertaking a commission. A commission might take the form of Commissions…
Dragon’s Dance
This is the tale of Dragon’s Dance. It is a sculpture by Liliane Lijn sited at the landscaped entrance to a new Marks & Spencer shopping centre at Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff in Wales. ‘Senor, Senor, I can see…
First Year Report
On February 14, 2007, the UK Artists’ Resale Right (ARR) will have been operating for a full year, and this piece considers how well it has been implemented, principally in the UK. In September 2006 we reported…
Follow up follow up follow up, ’till the fields ring again and again…
Droit de suite, or the legal right for artists to have a share in the profits made from the resale of their work, exists in the majority…
Commissions and the responsibilities they bring, part 1
You are an artist. A public body asks you to design an artwork for a public space or place. You are promised payment 'if it all works out'. You are flattered. How…
After a public art commission
After you finish a project, it isn’t always a case of walking away. Your project plan should cover what happens after your commission and contract have finished. How will the physical structure you have produced…
What should I be aware of when working with public or private commissioners?
When working with either public or private commissioners, it is important to have a good working relationship and a sound contract or letter of agreement clearly stating…
Can the body commissioning an artwork subsequently terminate the agreement?
Invariably when undertaking a public commission you should have a written agreement with the commissioning body before you undertake any work. Unless the agreement specifically addresses the possibility of the…
Public Art Commissions: Part 2
Last month’s column continues. Phase 2: Fabrication, fees and costs In this phase, the parties will be contemplating their having a successful design/model/maquette which will need to be fabricated; in which case, they will need…