Writing an Artist's Statement? Start with These Questions What does your work look like? What are its physical properties? How does it exist in space? Where do we see it? Is your work temporal? How are you making this work? Why do you make this work? How do viewers experience your work?
I'd second between 100 and 200. Commissions in general should run higher than something you might make in your own time. I think around 120 or so is plenty reasonable for a piece of that size.
An exhibition agreement is a contract between an exhibition institution and an artist that allows the institution to display art temporarily. The contract identifies the institution and the artist and mentions which works of art are applicable to the contract.
How to draft a contract between two parties: A step-by-step checklist Know your parties. Agree on the terms. Set clear boundaries. Spell out the consequences. Specify how you will resolve disputes. Cover confidentiality. Check the legality of the contract. Open it up to negotiation.
A contract is mandatory for any commission. Write down every detail in the contract, such as the size and media of the artwork, your compensation, due dates for payments, who is responsible for framing, installation, delivery of the artwork, etc. If your client balks at signing a contract, WALK AWAY.