tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post7615582545370344937..comments2023-11-19T02:17:12.690-08:00Comments on Joan Beiriger's Blog: Art Licensing Editorial: Why Agencies Won't Represent an ArtistJoan Beirigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-3043260218873786652012-04-08T09:55:07.002-07:002012-04-08T09:55:07.002-07:00Another eye opening article. Thank you. Things I&#...Another eye opening article. Thank you. Things I've read before, but with a new twist. I look forward to additional posts.Judy Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01635699700847849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-84250804416921087482012-04-03T05:32:06.094-07:002012-04-03T05:32:06.094-07:00Very clear written obstacles and/or challenges fro...Very clear written obstacles and/or challenges from both perspectives. Thank you.Art Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317158511448636553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-88678032447531835672012-03-27T08:59:10.108-07:002012-03-27T08:59:10.108-07:00I agree Julie. I think many agents are accommodat...I agree Julie. I think many agents are accommodating and will negotiate an agent / artist agreement. JoanJoan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-47380650945152061152012-03-27T08:34:50.073-07:002012-03-27T08:34:50.073-07:00I think it is unfair to all the hard working agent...I think it is unfair to all the hard working agents I know to categorize all art licensing agents in such a way. An agent/artist relationship is a partnership and is treated as such by me as well as the artists I represent. One sided contracts are not something I have my artists sign as a foundation to what I always hope is a beneficial business relationship.Julie Newmanhttp://www.jewelbranding.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-39935077698343628462012-03-23T18:40:01.033-07:002012-03-23T18:40:01.033-07:00Great article, thanks Joan. I love the comments sh...Great article, thanks Joan. I love the comments shared also. <br /><br />I think what Barbara shared is a reality of this industry that many seem to ignore. Many art licensing agent agreements are one sided. <br /><br />Sadly many artists are extremely hungry to break into art licensing and will sign these deals. What is considered standard is not always fair. A contract needs to protect both parties. A take it or leave it deal is not good on many levels. Some of these practices have become excepted norms. Having an agent is NOT a magic pill to success. I always think new artists should try it on there own first to learn how things work.sue zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684324904673765842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-54228881641599910062012-03-23T09:08:32.403-07:002012-03-23T09:08:32.403-07:00One reason not mentioned--that sometimes an agent ...One reason not mentioned--that sometimes an agent sends a contract that is truly unsignable as written. <br /><br />After 30 years in the publishing industry I have learned that it is absolutely expected that contracts are reviewed and fine tuned between both parties to make the arrangement as fair as possible for both sides. For some reason this is NOT the case in licensing, and many artists are left in a "sign it or else" situation, with desperate artists leaving themselves vulnerable in order to secure representation. That's not healthy and never wise.Barbara Johansen Newmanhttp://www.johansennewman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-43900443519778980452012-03-23T07:18:53.585-07:002012-03-23T07:18:53.585-07:00Interesting read. It seems like the licensing mark...Interesting read. It seems like the licensing market has bloated. I agree with Maria. An artist may be better to educate themselves about licensing and spend their energy on searching for licensee's. <br /><br />I have been trying to get local talent to pool their resources and form an agency of sorts and perhaps using existing manufacturing capabilities to make our own products. EVERYTHING is not made in China! Possibly hire a management staff. In this economy there are plenty of capable managers looking for work!Peter Rashfordhttp://www.midairstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-48867426513119423432012-03-23T06:49:29.310-07:002012-03-23T06:49:29.310-07:00Good article Joan. Sometimes artist does not want ...Good article Joan. Sometimes artist does not want to come to terms with some of the things you mentioned so it is nice that you spelled it out so clearly. I agree with Maria as well. I know some artist have landed agents once they have a contract in hand. It seems like a backwards way to handle it but I have seen if be effective for art agents as well as literary agents.Monica Leehttp://smartcreativewomen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-41707450926262951862012-03-22T21:19:26.025-07:002012-03-22T21:19:26.025-07:00Great thoughts for artists on the big picture of l...Great thoughts for artists on the big picture of licensing. Thank you. If you are interested in joining me on a BlogTalkRadio.com/annette-coleman show talking about your great licensing ideas and tips please let me know. Annette@8888ArtLook.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-48824831237620298452012-03-22T20:56:24.286-07:002012-03-22T20:56:24.286-07:00Joan, this is a great explanation! It is very dif...Joan, this is a great explanation! It is very difficult to find a GOOD agent if you're not a very well known artist or if you're new to the business.<br /><br />I always recommend that artists try to represent themselves in the beginning, if they cannot find an agent. There are many, many successful artists representing themselves.Maria Brophyhttp://www.mariabrophy.comnoreply@blogger.com