ARTIST RESOURCES
Free Resources for Self-Employed Artists
Alice Brown and I (Ellietype) are both professionals working in the creative industry - with combined experience of over 20 years! We have put together a free downloadable contract template for artists and creatives to use, plus some other useful resources, info and tips. We want to add to this list over time, to share our experiences and hopefully help other creatives navigate some of the more overwhelming aspects of being self-employed.
Contract Template
Download, edit and customise this contract as you need to: add your logo, add some colour and make sure the details fit your practice, rates & personal values.
P.S. If the client sends you their contact you can ask for it to be amended to include your own terms as well!
Union Rates of Pay
Scottish Artist Union Rates are a useful reference for calculating your rate of pay - you don't have to charge exactly this amount, but it is a good guide! These rates may seem high but they take into account the additional costs of being self-employed (sick pay, insurance, holiday pay, studio rent, software etc etc).
Top Tip: Send the Scottish Artist Union 'Recommended Rates of Pay' website link to your potential client when quoting for the work - this backs up your quote and highlights the industry standard for fair pay.
Copyright
Get to know your rights and how to protect them! DACS have loads of useful information on copyright and imaging licensing available for free on their website...