Product Description

•22 handy forms on CD-ROM to meet artists’ needs, with directions

• Protects artists’ rights

The third edition of this eminently useful book includes new forms for commercial lease, sublease, and lease assignment, plus: contract for the sale of an artwork, contract for a commission, delivery-of-art confirmation form, contract for an exhibition loan, model release, and much more. Each form includes step-by-step instructions, advice, and unique negotiation checklists for making the best deal possible. A convenient CD-ROM lets buyers customize and print their forms from any PC or Mac. Every fine artist needs a copy of this remarkable guide!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #112498 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Review
"A long-needed book of succinct information and comprehensive contracts and forms." -- The Artist's Magazine

"An excellent compilation . . . . Business and Legal Forms gives a solid foundation for the working artist who wants to protect his rights, and it supplies the forms to do just that." -- Stained Glass

"This book by Tad Crawford has been called The Success Kit for Fine Artists and every artist who ever plans to sell a work of art must have one." -- Manhattan Arts

About the Author
Tad Crawford is an attorney, publisher, and author of many books to help creative professionals, including Legal Guide for the Visual Artist and Business and Legal Forms for Graphic Designers. He lives in New York City.

Customer Reviews

required reading for artists
This latest edition by Tad Crawford should be required in every Artists reference library. The forms are valuable and the suggestions that accompany each form can easily save a lot of grief by reminding the Artist of what is important to be aware of.

Taking Care of Business
By using this resource, an artist can protect themselves and their financial condition through legal means. Most artist just want to do the art and by using this resource, forms that apply to specific events to promote that art give the artist tools to protect themselves. Very good resource - have already put it to use.

Business and Legal Forms for Fine Artists
Extremely useful and informative book. This is the second edition I've bought - 1st edition was 18 years ago & out-dated.