The Tempe Historical Museum currently is negotiating with the widow of a
local sculptor for the donation of a sizable collection of his plasters,
archives, and finished works.  We need to address the issue of the
museum's rights to produce and sell reproductions of his works, both
three-dimensional and two-dimensional.

I would appreciate hearing from other institutions who have agreements
with artists, their trusts or estates regarding reproduction rights.
What are the important issues that need to be addressed (i.e., how to
split the revenue; who has say over the method and quality of
reproduction)?  Are there any pitfalls that we should watch out for?
Any input from the voices of experience out there would be greatly
appreciated.


Amy A. Douglass
Tempe Historical Museum
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