Document Centre
The SAU produces a steady stream of documents throughout the year, some intended for our members, others for wider consumption. They will be archived here and are available for downloading to any interested party.
We ask only that - if quoted elsewhere - you acknowledge the SAU as the source and remember that any information was correct at the time of writing.
Artists' Contracts
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Artist, Galleries & Money Conference 2005
In April 2005 the SAU organised a day-long conference focusing on issues pertaining to artists employment and payment. Presentations from guest speakers on the day focused on topics including the gallery experience, VAT and artists' contracts (specifically the difficulties that ensue when contracts are not used). This report includes a summary of all day's presenations as well as questions from SAU members.
Download: ArtGalleriesMoneyConference.pdf
Scottish Artists and the Gallery System
This document contains the SAU's detailed analysis of the current commercial gallery system in Scotland.
Download: ScottishArtistsGalSystem.pdf
Considerations for Artists' Contracts
Before mounting an exhibition, commencing a residency or selling work to a gallery the SAU advises all artists to work under mutually agreed written contracts. This document highlights many points to bear in mind.
Download: ConFtsContracts.pdf
