Example of a Legal Artist Work-For-Hire Agreement. The contract is an important part of setting up a residency.The Artist will submit to the Director a detailed Budget in the form outlined in 1.1. Agreement or a default on the part of the Artist. Artist has the right to appoint a successor artist to complete the Work in the event of incapacity or death. Book a performer's gig and define performance terms, fees, and expectations with our entertainment contract template. Create your contract easily! 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. Contracts and agreements play a major role in the administrative side of working as an artist. Competitive edge: Get a fair shot at state contracts and purchasing opportunities.