Artist Contract Templates Pack: 5 Agreements

A client wants a portrait. A collector wants to buy straight from your studio. A gallery wants to show your work. A brand wants your image on its packaging.

Each of these deals goes well or badly depending on one thing: what’s in writing before the work changes hands.

The Artist Contract Templates Pack gives you that paperwork, ready to fill in and use today. Every agreement was drafted under Nigerian law by an art lawyer, with one goal: protecting you, the artist.

What’s inside

• Commission Agreement: for portraits, murals and custom pieces, with a deposit before you start, concept approval stages, a cancellation fee, and copyright that stays with you
• Artwork Sale Agreement: for selling directly to collectors, with title passing only on full payment, no unauthorised reproduction, and resale notification
• Certificate of Authenticity template: to issue with every work you sell
• Gallery Consignment Agreement: for leaving work with a gallery, covering ownership until you’re paid, agreed commission and discounts, monthly statements, insurance and buyer details
• Licence Agreement: for brands, publishers and printers who want to use your image, with fees and royalties, approval of proofs, and no AI training or NFTs without your consent
• Collaboration Agreement: for joint projects, covering ownership, costs, profit split, credit, and what happens if someone leaves
• Start Here guide: which document to use, when, and how to fill it in, in two minutes

Built for real use

• Editable Word files you can open on your phone (Word, Google Docs or WPS Office)
• Fill-in brackets, plus a schedule at the back for the deal details
• A “Notes for the Artist” page in every agreement explaining the key clauses in plain English
• Use them as many times as you need, with every client, buyer and gallery

Who it’s for

Painters, sculptors, illustrators, photographers, printmakers and mixed-media artists, whether you’re just starting out or already selling, exhibiting and licensing your work.

Why it’s worth it

One unpaid commission, one gallery that never accounts to you, or one unlicensed print run costs more than ₦50,000. This pack pays for itself the first time you use it.

Want more support?

The Starter Kit (₦100,000) includes everything in this pack, plus registration of one of your works with the Nigerian Copyright Commission, handled for you, and a 30-minute review call with a lawyer. https://selar.com/3793p6t1r1

FAQ

Is this based on Nigerian law?

Yes. Every document is drafted under Nigerian law, including the Copyright Act 2022 and the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023.

I’m not a lawyer. Will I understand it?

Yes. Every agreement has plain-English notes, and the Start Here guide walks you through each step.

Can I edit them on my phone?

Yes. They’re Word files, and the Start Here guide includes Google Docs links for phone editing.

Can I use the templates more than once?

Yes, as often as you like, for your own art practice. You may not share or resell them.

Does this include copyright registration or a lawyer’s review?

No. This pack is documents only. For NCC registration and a review call, choose the Starter Kit.

What if my deal is big or complicated?

Use the template as your starting point, then contact a lawyer.

Refund policy

Because this is a digital product delivered instantly, all sales are final. If a file is faulty or won’t open, email [email protected] and we’ll replace it straight away.

Disclaimer

These templates and the guide are general and are not legal advice on your particular situation.

Thank-you / post-purchase message

Thank you for your purchase! Open 00 START HERE first. It tells you which agreement to use and when.