When you display your artwork in a venue, ownership and payments can become complicated. VooGlue helps protect your rights and simplifies the process, ensuring that your artwork remains securely identified as yours, payments are automated, and agreements are streamlined.

Foolproof Proof of Ownership

With VooGlue, your ownership is always verifiable, even if someone tries to tamper with the artwork:
✔ Wall Didactic Identification – The wall label with the QR code confirms you as the owner.
✔ Stock Management Label – Even if the didactic is removed, the label on the back of your artwork, when scanned, still verifies your ownership.
✔ Artwork Fingerprint Verification – If the label is scratched off, scanning the artwork itself with the VooGlue app will still confirm you as the rightful owner.

No More Paperwork – Automated Venue Agreements

If the venue selects your artworks through the VooGlue platform, the terms they agree to are already built into the system, eliminating the need for messy manual paperwork. This makes the process seamless for both artists and venues.

Automated Commission Payments

If your venue takes a commission on artwork sales, VooGlue automates commission payouts so you don’t have to handle payments manually. The correct amount is deducted and transferred to the venue instantly, saving time and avoiding disputes.

Going Direct? Use Our Artist-Venue Agreement Guide

For artists who arrange venue displays outside of VooGlue, we provide:
1️⃣ Key points to include in your agreement – so you know what to cover to protect yourself.
2️⃣ A simple agreement template – so you can create a professional contract with ease.

By using VooGlue, you get foolproof ownership protection, automatic agreements, and effortless payments—helping you focus on your art while staying secure.

➡ Scroll down to see our Artist-Venue Agreement Guide!

 

Guide for Artists: Key Points to Include in Your Agreement with Venues

If you’re displaying your artwork at a venue, it’s important to have a simple written agreement. Here are the key points to include:

1. Display of Artworks

   • The venue agrees to display your artwork in a visible, safe, and clean location.
   • Your artwork must be shown with any labels or QR codes you provide.

2. Ownership & Copyright

   • You retain full ownership and copyright of your artwork.
   • The venue cannot reproduce, sell, or use your work without permission.

3. Insurance & Liability

   • Decide if the venue must insure your artwork against damage, loss, or theft.
   • If no insurance is provided, confirm that the venue is not responsible unless they damage it through negligence.

4. Sales & Commission

   • Agree on whether the venue takes a commission on sales (e.g., 10%-30%) or not.
   • Make it clear that all sales go through you, not the venue.

5. Venue Ownership Changes

   • If the venue is sold, they must notify you before settlement.
   • They should either introduce you to the new owner or let you remove your artwork.

6. Artwork Removal & Termination

   • Either party should be able to end the agreement with notice (e.g., 14 days).
   • The venue must return your artwork safely when the agreement ends.

7. No Liability for VooGlue

   • If you received this agreement from VooGlue, include a clause stating that VooGlue is not responsible for disputes or issues between you and the venue.

Final Tip:

• Keep your agreement short and clear—1 to 2 pages is ideal.
• Both you and the venue should sign and date it to make it official.

 

 

Here is a proforma agreement as an example

Artist-Venue Artwork Display Agreement

Date: [Insert Date]
Artist Name: [Insert Artist’s Full Name]
Artist Address: [Insert Artist’s Address]
Venue Name: [Insert Venue’s Full Name]
Venue Address: [Insert Venue’s Address]

This agreement is made between [Artist Name] (“the Artist”) and [Venue Name] (“the Venue”) for the purpose of displaying the Artist’s artworks at the Venue’s premises under the terms set out below.

1. Display of Artworks

1.1. The Venue agrees to display the artworks provided by the Artist (“the Artworks”) at the premises located at [Venue Address].
1.2. The Venue shall ensure that the Artworks are displayed in a safe, clean, and publicly viewable area, along with any accompanying QR codes or labels as provided by the Artist.

2. Ownership and Copyright

2.1. The Artist retains full ownership and copyright of the Artworks at all times.
2.2. The Venue is not granted any rights to reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use the Artworks beyond display at the premises without prior written permission from the Artist.

3. Insurance & Liability

3.1. The Venue is responsible for ensuring that the Artworks remain in good condition while on display.
3.2. The Venue [select one: agrees / does not agree] to insure the Artworks against damage, loss, or theft while they are displayed at the premises.
3.3. The Venue shall not be liable for damage or loss except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

4. Sales & Transactions

4.1. The Artist may offer the Artworks for sale while they are displayed at the Venue.
4.2. The Venue [select one: will / will not] receive a commission on any sales made during the display period. If a commission is agreed upon, the percentage shall be [Insert %]%.
4.3. The Artist is responsible for managing all transactions related to the sale of Artworks and fulfilling any applicable tax obligations.

5. Changes in Venue Ownership

5.1. In the event that the Venue is sold or transferred to new ownership, the Venue agrees to:

• Inform the Artist in advance of settlement.
• Either introduce the Artist to the new owner to discuss a continued arrangement or provide the Artist with an opportunity to retrieve their Artworks before the settlement date.

6. Removal & Termination

6.1. Either party may terminate this agreement by providing at least [Insert Days] days’ written notice (including by email).
6.2. Upon termination, the Venue shall ensure the safe return of all Artworks to the Artist within [Insert Days] days.

7. Governing Law

7.1. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction] and any disputes shall be resolved through negotiation, or if necessary, legal proceedings in the relevant courts.

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Signed for and on behalf of the Artist:
Name: [Artist’s Full Name]
Signature: ___________________
Date: _______________

Signed for and on behalf of the Venue:
Name: [Venue Representative’s Full Name]
Signature: ___________________
Date: _______________

END OF AGREEMENT

No Liability of VooGlue

A) The Artist acknowledges that their use of the agreement above is at their own risk, and the agreement above is provided as-is for informational purposes only, VooGlue Pty. Ltd. (“VooGlue”) is not a party to it and bears no responsibility in any disputes, liabilities, damages, or legal issues arising. The artist releases and indemnifies VooGlue from all claims.