This is a sticky wicket. Over my 33 years I have had to do similar things,
but have not charged. That said, I "used" the experience to garner favors
when I needed them, so in affect I did get paid. I also do NOT consider
myself an illustrator so "good enough for government work" was my motto, and
while I gave it my best shot, and probably did better than any other
teacher, I would not consider my work marketable or even copyrightable. When
possible, I would offer up one of my best illustration students for the job,
but then I would negotiate for payment for my student and the student in
turn would have the printed brochure, poster, etc. along with the original
drawing for their portfolio for college. (I had my students keep a log on
how long it took to do and then charged $20 an hour for the student). Fast
forward 33 years. We now have a graphic design teacher and department. All
requests go through him, and bypass me.
San D
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From: "Holmgren" <holmgren@lakedalelink.net>
To: "TeacherArtExchange Discussion Group"
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Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 9:27 PM
Subject: [teacherartexchange] "commission" work?
>I have a question--I have been approached to do some art for the cover of a
>pamphlet outlining our character education and behavior policies in our
>elementary school. This will be distributed to parents in our district.
>There is a possibility that this image could be reproduced on posters that
>would be distributed to teachers for their classrooms. Is this something I
>should request payment for? Would there be some kind of a copyright issue
>if it were to be reproduced many times? Or should I just be pleased that I
>would be getting recognition for doing the work?
>
> Thanks for your feedback.
>
> Mary H.
>
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