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Re: [teacherartexchange] "commission" work?
From: Marvin Bartel (marvinpb_at_TeacherArtExchange)
>. . . 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?
Ultimately, this is a choice for each person. I have had many requests for artwork. Fortunately, in most instances I also was asked how much compensation I would need to do the job. Sometimes I asked if they had any budget available to pay me something (this leaves the door open to make a choice). It may simply be a good time to mention something that is really needed in the art room for better teaching. I agree with the concept that people in our culture do not appreciate and value what they get for free (unless it is a gift from a person you love).
Even with pay, I turned down some jobs if I felt they did not relate to my teaching, but if it was a job that gave me practice and credibility as an artist in my own teaching areas, I tried to work it into my schedule and charged a reduced rate. If it was unrelated to improving my teaching, even with an offer of pay, I sometimes explained that my students were my first priority. Therefore, I needed to limit myself to the kinds of artwork that were more closely related to my teaching areas. I feel there are real advantages for teachers to be working artists. As teachers, it helps us understand teaching (how artists get ideas and how artists refine their work) and learning and it helps to inspire students when they see that their teacher can create credible artwork.
Marvin
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