A contract is essential to the understanding and agreement between an agency or individual commissioning a work of public art and the artist creating the commissioned public art. The field of public art has grown and matured over the last several decades. Various local, state and federal laws regulating contractual agreements have become increasingly complicated. This form addresses many of the more current requirements and considerations of a contractual agreement to commission a work of art.
This is a sample of an agreement between a public agency of a municipality and a professional art consultant regarding an art project of the municipality. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
