Summary of Good Practice Recommendations

provide a clear point of contact for the artist/s
provide a written contract or agreement
uphold the principles of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP), see First Nations
gain artist’s approval for any written or published material about them
provide a safe space for working and communication, see Racial Equity and Representation
consider, communicate, plan and, where feasible, ensure accessibility of physical spaces, online spaces and events, see Access Rights for d/Deaf and Disabled People
ensure artwork is handled, displayed and stored safely
develop and deliver a marketing plan and promotional strategy
meet legal obligations in the areas of workplace health and safety (see Workplace Health and Safety), insurance (see Insurance) and copyright (see Intellectual Property)
deliver safety provisions, including Covid safety provisions
develop public and educational programs with artists as appropriate
develop risk management plans, see Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness and Freedom of Expression
collect data for reporting, such as attendance
ensure touring packages are clear and comprehensive, including providing signage, didactics and installation instructions

meet responsibilities outlined in the written agreement, including insurance (see Insurance), delivery and deadline provisions
provide images and text for use during the agreed period
insure the work for loss or damage if this is not covered by the organisation’s insurance
consider, communicate, plan and, where possible, ensure accessibility of the work and online materials, see Access Rights for d/Deaf and Disabled People

terms and conditions, according to a standard, transparent and accessible (preferably digital) template
transport arrangements
fee payments, identifying the loan fee, artists’ fee and production fee (for new work commissions) and other fees where appropriate, see Payment Standards
clearly outline the responsibilities of each party including deadlines