In Episode 40 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney discusses the critical importance of contracts for artists, especially live event artists. She discusses her own experiences and the value of thorough contracts in protecting both the artist and the client.
From specific clauses that should be included in a contract, to client information, wedding day details, terms of the contract, exclusivity, intellectual property rights, service scopes, and more – Stephanie gets into the nitty-gritty of artist contracts.
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–5 Mistakes Live Wedding Painters Make PDF | https://stephaniegaffney.com/5-mistakes-wedding-painters-make/
–Sign up for Paint Week with the Paint Coach | https://paint-coach.teachable.com/p/paint-week-portraits-2025?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
–Get notified for The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint course in 2026 | https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/
–Ken Goshen on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kengoshen/
–The Composed Artist Episode on Contracts | https://youtu.be/g3LvZLIBQ20
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