An artist manageent agreement is the contract between the artist and the person or company they choose to manage their career. 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. 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. Artist Management Agreement. This agreement is made and entered into as of the 25th day of October, 2002. Complete the Grant Application Form (GAF). Sweet Southern California soul. New album "Got A story to Tell" due out on Daptone records on October 4th. Wouldn't give up on those two points.