Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. An artist manageent agreement is the contract between the artist and the person or company they choose to manage their career.One of the most important documents in the talent industry is the agreement that governs the artist (talent) and personal manager relationship. 1. Review the agreement sections thoroughly. This document outlines an artist recording contract between an artist and a record label. It defines key terms like 'side', 'single', and 'records'. Download an artist management contract template. Agreement between American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and Washington. If you are signing artists, this agreement is a core component of the relationship.