The Contracts for Services (CFS) Program provides unrestricted general operating and project support to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager.This guide will cover the main considerations for contracting in the performing arts world, with contract examples for guidance. Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. First of all, the manager is the public representatives of an artist. Managers reach out to partners and filter incoming offers on the artist's behalf. Discover 5 key clauses in all artist management contracts. 1. Review the agreement sections thoroughly.