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Ep. 39: Your Art, Your Rules – Contracts That Protect Your Passion

May 22, 2025

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Episode 39 of The Composed Artist Podcast

In Episode 39 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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