ART BUYERS POLICY
All artists have been compensated by Spiritual is Political to display their art at our exhibits. For artists to sell their art at an exhibit we ask that they follow our Sliding Scale guidelines. If you are within the SIP community and wish to share any questions or concerns about our sliding scale policy, please contact us at sipproductioncompany@gmail.com
IMPACT OF OUR POLICY
The following are for those buying art at any Spiritual is Political exhibition or event. These guidelines have been created with the intention of distributing money and resources in a more ethical sustainable framework.
Earns less than $40k
The artist can sell their work at whichever price they see fit (ex: it can be a fixed rate, it can be based on their relationship with the buyer). The buyer has the right to negotiate with the artist if it is not a fixed rate however we believe in equitable negotiations. We do support negotiations that could look like various forms of mutual aid alongside financial compensation (ex: $25 plus sharing the artist’s work within your network). We handle shipping and handling costs.
Earns between $40k - $50k
The artist can sell their work at whichever price they see fit (ex: it can be a fixed rate, it can be based on their relationship with the buyer). We do support negotiations that could look like various forms of mutual aid alongside financial compensation (ex: $100 plus volunteering for an hour with social media help for the artist). We ask for buyers to pay 15% of all shipping and handling costs.
Earns between $50k - $100k
The artist can sell their work at whichever price they see fit (ex: it can be a fixed rate, it can be based on their relationship with the buyer). All artwork has a minimum of $150 for sale. We do support negotiations that could look like various forms of mutual aid alongside financial compensation (ex: $300 plus an equipment/tool you no longer need/use or have access to that may be useful for the artist). This does not include shipping and handling costs.
Earns between $100k - $200k
The artist sells there artwork at a fix rate. All artwork has a minimum of $250 for sale. This does not include shipping and handling costs.
Earns $200k plus
The artist sells there artwork at a fix rate. All artwork has a minimum of $350 for sale. This does not include shipping and handling costs.
Representing organization or company
Please email sipproductioncompany@gmail.com if you are representing an organization
FOR ARTISTS
For paid commissioned work, it can only be sold through Spiritual is Political. All commissioned sales will follow a standard 40% artist and 60% company profit from sales. Spiritual is Political is responsible for all future handling of your artwork with a contract stating that artists determine the rights of their work.
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For non-commissioned work sold by Spiritual is Political, there is a profit of 60% toward the artist and 40% toward the company. We support in the handling of your work after exhibition however are not responsible.
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If you would like to showcase your work at Spiritual is Political and have questions about our policies please email us at sipproductioncompany@gmail.com