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Artist Agreement
Free artist agreement template for booking a musician, performer, or visual artist for an event or commission.
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This free artist agreement covers 1. Services, 2. Fee, 3. Technical Requirements, 4. Cancellation, 5. Recording and Likeness with 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Artist Agreement
Client/Venue: [Name] Artist: [Name] Event/Project: [Description] Date: [Date]
1. Services
Artist will [perform at / create a work for] [Event/Project], on [Date(s)], at [Location].
2. Fee
Total fee: [Amount], paid: [e.g. "50% deposit to confirm booking, balance on the day of performance"].
3. Technical Requirements
[Equipment/space/setup needs the Client must provide, if applicable.]
4. Cancellation
[Policy for cancellation by either party, and any deposit forfeiture.]
5. Recording and Likeness
[State whether Client may record/photograph the performance and how it may be used — e.g. promotional purposes only.]
6. Ownership (for commissioned work)
[If creating a physical/digital work: state who owns the final piece, and whether the Artist retains rights to reproduce it in their portfolio.]
Client: ______________________ Date: ____________ Artist: ______________________ Date: ____________
*Being explicit about recording/photography rights (Section 5) avoids a common friction point — many performers have specific limits on how footage of their work can be used.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: 1. Services, 2. Fee, 3. Technical Requirements, 4. Cancellation, 5. Recording and Likeness, 6. Ownership (for commissioned work)
- 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Early-stage businesses
Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.
FAQ
Is this artist agreement template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this artist agreement as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this artist agreement cover?
This business template includes 1. Services, 2. Fee, 3. Technical Requirements, 4. Cancellation. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Templates like this cover the common ground most businesses need, but they can't anticipate your specific deal terms, jurisdiction, or industry rules. Treat it as a first draft to build from, and get a business attorney's eyes on it before signing anything that matters.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 8 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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