Make two copies of contract and rider. 7. Fill out a cover letter form, which is available in Student Life. 8.In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. 1. Review the agreement sections thoroughly. An artist manageent agreement is the contract between the artist and the person or company they choose to manage their career. Bruce A. Kraus, President. The Arts Council believes in compensating artists for their labor.