An artist manageent agreement is the contract between the artist and the person or company they choose to manage their career. The purpose of the management agreement is to define the relationship between the artist and manager, the obligations and responsibilities of each party.Artist agreements outline the terms and conditions of the artistic partnership and allow each party to understand what they are responsible for in the endeavor. This is a template for an exclusive artist management contract for a term of three years. What ownership structure choices do I have? There are several ways to organize businesses in Illinois. After dropping out of college to pursue a career in music, West began producing for regional artists in the Chicago area.