A performance agreement is a type of contract between the University and an Artist or Speaker. The Performance Agreement template is available to serve the general campus and steam-line the process for hiring artists.The Agent agrees to use his or her best efforts in submitting the. Artist's work for the purpose of securing assignments for the Artist. D. Standard of Performance. Example of a Legal Artist Work-For-Hire Agreement. Artists who find a match can use the Checklist for lenders and borrowers to discuss before entering an agreement. Make sure to specify the duration of the agreement and the compensation rate accurately. The Individual Artist Agreement is a contract entered into between the Artist and the AGMA signatory company for which they are working. The University of California, Riverside Guide to Contracting (Guide) is designed to assist campus personnel.