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.Artist Management Agreement. This agreement is made and entered into as of the 25th day of October, 2002. One of the most important documents in the talent industry is the agreement that governs the artist (talent) and personal manager relationship. This is a template for an exclusive artist management contract for a term of three years. The management contract template intends to manage or help out with the career of an artist. Sample: Artist Recording Contract.