(Note: There is a short form at the bottom for you to ask questions and find out more.)

…The NPAFE advertising agency program focus is strictly on funding for new works where you will be explicitly credited, leaving you free to work on your own or with any other agent to land gigs for commercial work,^** tours, stage or site specific work, whatever.

…This plain-English short-form artist-agent agreement is one way to join in this initiative. If you would like to propose an alternative, we’d be pleased to review it.

…Let us know what you think in the short response form at the bottom of this webpage.

SAMPLE ARTIST-AGENT AGREEMENT

THIS ARTIST AGENT AGREEMENT is made and executed on [date] between [name of individual artist or group, as the case may be] (the “Artist”), residing at [address] and the National Performing Arts Funding Exchange (the “Agent”), residing/ registered address at 1100 15^th Street NW, Washington DC USA.

Whereas, the Artist is has proven talents in the field of dance and filming of dance; and

Whereas, the Artist wishes to engage an agent to represent him in the marketing of certain rights prescribed herein under; and

Whereas, the Agent is efficient in marketing the work of the Artist; and

Whereas, the Agent wishes to represent the Artist;

Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises and other valuable considerations as set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Agency: The Artist appoints the Agent to act as his/her non-exclusive representative in the United States, Canada, the UK and European Union:
   • to secure assignments for the Artist as per his field of work, namely dance and the filming of dance,
   • to negotiate the terms of the assignment considering the best interests of the Artist. The Artist, if finds the terms unacceptable, shall have the right to reject the given assignment.
   • To accept payment from the third parties and enter the records accordingly.
2. Term: This Agreement shall be effective from the date of execution, [date] and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of 24 months unless terminated as per the appropriate clauses provided in this agreement.
3. Consideration: The Agent shall be entitled to 10% of commissions on assignments secured by the Agent during the term of the Agreement. It is agreed by the parties that no commission shall be paid on assignments for which the Artist fails to receive payment and for the assignments rejected by the Artist, regardless of the reasons.
4. Promotion: The Artist shall provide the Agent with such samples of work as are from time to time necessary for the purpose of securing assignments. These samples shall remain the property of the Artist and all samples and copies thereof shall be returned to Artist, and digital copies in Agent’s possession shall be permanently deleted, within 30 days of termination of this Agreement. The Agent shall take reasonable efforts to protect the work from loss or damage, but shall be liable for such loss or damage only if caused by the Agent’s negligence. Promotional expenses, including but not limited to promotional mailings and paid advertising, shall be paid by the Agent. The Agent shall bear the expenses of shipping, insurance, and similar marketing expenses.
5. Assignment: This Agreement shall not be assigned by either of the parties hereto. It shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the successors, administrators, executors, or heirs of the Agent and Artist.
6. Intellectual Property and Ownership Rights: Nothing in this agreement shall be interpreted to mean that Agent has any claim to intellectual property or ownership rights of any creation by the Artist(s).
7. Inspection Of Books and Records: The party responsible for billing shall keep the books and records with respect to commissions due at his or her place of business and permit the other party to inspect these books and records during normal business hours on the giving of reasonable notice.
8. Modifications: All modification to the Agreement shall be made with the consent of both parties and must be in writing.
9. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated by either party by giving 45 days written a notice to the other party on the registered address as mentioned. Assignments received after the termination of the Agreement, originally obtained by the Agent during the term of this Agreement, shall entitle the Agent to the commission as per the terms of this Agreement.
10. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of this Agreement shall be submitted to mediation in accordance with local law. If the mediation fails, the parties shall refer the dispute to arbitration institution of [name of the institution for arbitration]. The arbitrator’s award shall be final, and judgment may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitration costs shall be borne by both parties equally and may be claimed for in the claim or counterclaim to the arbitrator
11. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Washington DC or the country of the Artist’s residence as the party instituting a dispute may choose.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date set forth above.

For NPAFE:                                                    For [Artist name]: