Advantages of having an agent:
- An agent will negotiate fees, discuss contracts, send invoices and chase payments.
- An agent will deal with the aspects of the industry (making phone calls, artwork changes, legal matters, meeting clients and promotion).
- More clients will get to see your work.
- Being alongside established illustrators can enhance your professional status.
- Your work could be seen overseas.
- An agent will be able to offer portfolio advice and give tips on current industry trends.
- The agency will place your work online.
- You will have more time to produce artwork.
Disadvantages of having an agent
- Agents will have a commission structure. The range being 25 -35%.
- Agencies may have a large number of artists on their books. There may not be enough work for everyone.
- The agency may not allow you to have independent clients. Preferring all your commissions to come through their agency.
- You may not like the lack of control. You may prefer to deal with administration and clients yourself.
- You need to communicate with your agent if you want to change your style of work.
- You may have to pay promotional costs (agency website, advertising material etc).
- Having an agent does not guarantee commissions!
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