1555 North Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935
ARTIST AGREEMENT
Scope of Agreement
The Gallery agrees to exhibit and offer for sale the Artist’s original artwork or products.
The Artist agrees to the terms outlined in this Agreement.
Display Fee & Space Allocation
A display fee of $______________ per month will be charged for displaying the Artist’s work or products.
This fee is for (description of display space): ____________________________________________________________________.
This fee is non-refundable and covers promotional, administrative, and operational costs of the Gallery.
The Gallery will automatically deduct the monthly display fee from the Artist’s previous monthly sales proceeds when possible. If previous sales do not cover the full monthly rental amount, the remaining balance will be due by the 5th of the month.
Failure to pay the rental fee will result in removal of the Artist's work from display.
Sales & Commission
The Gallery will retain 20% of the retail price of each sale as commission. The Artist will receive 80% of the retail price.
The Gallery will process all sales transactions and collect and remit applicable sales tax.
Payments to the Artist for sold items will be issued by check by the 5th day of the following month.
Gallery Hanging Standards
All wall-hung artwork must arrive wired and ready for hanging using D-rings and picture wire only—no sawtooth hangers, cleats, keyhole slots, or clip frames. Wire must be securely attached no more than one-third from the top and must support the full weight of the piece.
Works on paper must be matted and framed under glass or acrylic. Frames must be clean, secure, and in good repair with no visible chips or cracks.
Gallery-wrapped canvases must have finished or painted edges with no visible staples or hardware.
Matted prints and cards must be sleeved in clear protective envelopes for display in bins, racks, or shelves.
Uniform wall labels will be provided by the Gallery. All wall-hung artwork must be tagged with approved wall labels.
Harbor City Art uses a gallery hanging system with steel cables and tracks. The following weight and hanging limits must be adhered to:
Single hook on one cable: Maximum 44 lbs; Two hooks on two cables: Maximum 88 lbs;
Multiple artworks on one cable: Maximum 66 lbs per cable;
Track weight limit: Maximum 130 lbs per 6.5-foot section or 60 lbs per 3-foot section.
Shelf Display Standards
Harbor City Art will provide all shelving for gallery displays.
Shelf space is for approved display items only and may not be used for storage of packaging, tools, personal belongings, or unapproved products.
All items must be clean, finished, and gallery-ready.
All shelf items must be stable and freestanding. If a display stand or base is required, it must be provided by the Artist.
All shelf items must be tagged with plain white price tags indicating the artist, item description, and price.
Curation & Display Authority
While input from Artists is welcome, the Gallery will curate all displays to ensure visual cohesion, safety, and alignment with the Gallery’s mission and style.
The Gallery reserves the right to make all final decisions regarding the placement, presentation, and duration of displayed work. The Gallery may rotate, relocate or remove items at its discretion.
Use of Images for Marketing & Promotion
The Artist grants Harbor City Art (“the Gallery”) a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to photograph and use images of the Artist’s displayed artwork for the purposes of marketing and promoting both the Gallery and the Artist. This includes, but is not limited to, use on the Gallery’s website, social media accounts, printed materials, press releases, advertisements, and other promotional outlets.
Whenever reasonably possible, the Gallery will credit the Artist when an image of their work is used. The Artist retains all copyright ownership of their work, and this provision does not transfer any rights of ownership or copyright to the Gallery.
The Artist acknowledges and agrees that no compensation beyond exhibition opportunities and potential sales will be provided for such promotional use.
Liability & Indemnification
The Artist indemnifies the Gallery against any claims related to copyright infringement, product liability, or damages caused by their work.
The Gallery is not responsible for loss or damage due to theft, natural disaster, or any other cause.
The Artist is responsible for insuring their own work if desired.
While input from Artists is welcome, the Gallery will curate all displays to ensure visual cohesion, safety, and alignment with the Gallery’s mission and style.
The Gallery reserves the right to make all final decisions regarding the placement, presentation, and duration of displayed work. The Gallery may rotate, relocate or remove items at its discretion.
Duration & Termination
This Agreement shall continue on a month-to-month basis beginning _________________________________ and until terminated by either Party with 30 days’ written notice.
Upon termination, the Artist must remove all items by the end of the final display month.
If not removed, the Gallery reserves the right to dispose of or store items at the Artist’s expense.
Miscellaneous
Any amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
Any disputes shall be resolved through mediation or arbitration prior to litigation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the dates written below
Harbor City Art
Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Email: admin@harborcityart.com
Artist Name: ___________________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________ Email: ____________________________________