At some point in your career you people will approach you and offer to be your
artist management agency or
illustration representation. Some may work purely on commission on any work sold for “representing" you and your work. Others may charge a fee for their services.
However, when you are exhibiting in established venues and when your art begins to sell regularly, with steady price increases you will notice that you attract interest from people who are eager to participate in your career success.
To the answer most frequently asked by artists, “How do I find an agent?” My response is usually, “Keep showing your work, and eventually they will find you.”
Here are 16 topics you should consider before making your decision:
1.) What are their fees?
2.) Who are the parties involved?
3.) What is this person's background?
4.) What art-related professional experience do they have?
5.) How do they talk about your art?
6.) What is the scope of the representation?
7.) How will they inform you of their progress?
8.) Does the “artist’s representative” have conflicts of interest?
9.) What art venues do they offer?
10.) What business contacts do they have?
11.) What other artists / art do they represent?
12.) Will they rely only on your contacts?
13.) How will they pursue new opportunities?
14.) What are their marketing and promotion strategies?
15.) Will the person release any marketing and promotional materials on your behalf?
16.) What insurance protection do they provide?
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