Conceptual Design Development Agreement: Template
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GENERAL
This agreement template is designed as a recommendation for developing a contract between a commissioning agency and an artist as a means to contract with the artist to develop a concept for an art project for a specific location.
The Public Art Commission Agreement is made available as a service of Americans for the Arts. Use of this document, or any of its terms and conditions, is wholly voluntary and within discretion of the contracting parties. This Agreement does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship Americans for the Arts does not warrant the legal efficacy of any term or condition, or interpretation by courts. Both artist and private entities are advised and encouraged to seek independent legal counsel before entering into a binding agreement. For legal assistance, contact an attorney. A local branch of the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts may be able to provide assistance in advising in identifying attorneys.
This agreement template is designed as a recommendation for developing a contract between a commissioning agency and an artist as a means to contract with the artist to develop a concept for an art project for a specific location.
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