(Untitled)

[suicidecommand0]

Just got this message from someone on Deviant Art. It seems like it might be good exposure, but there is something about people using my work and not getting paid for it. I'm nervous when the rights of my work are up in the air. Any thoughts?

Comments

[__roflcopter]

Whats your DA username?

[suicidecommand0]

http://suicidecommand0.deviantart.com/

[organloaner]

If it is true-im proud of you- you really are good.

[suicidecommand0]

Thankies.

Just don't know how legit they are. It's also possible they just spammed everyone. Not to mention I'm not getting paid.

[dukeburger]

Never trust anyone with a 555 number.

[suicidecommand0]

I just edited the number to be polite.

[dukeburger]

I know, I was joking.

I really don't want to tell you not to do it, but personally I'd be skeptical. If you know anyone who knows anything about law, you might want them to advise you. At the very least, I'd tell him to get back in touch with you in "the next month, month and a half" so you can at least verify that his website is legit. :p

And yeah, the fact that you don't get paid whatsoever seems pointless to me.

[suicidecommand0]

I do have this legal guide book for artists that is handy. I just need to see/have a copy of the actual agreement and I'm pretty good. I told them to send me a packet. I'm still a little weary though.

Also the suggestion of gallery displays are always nice. Anything that gives me any kind of public display I can put on my resume. Which is one of the reasons I bother sending mail art to galleries. Even though they're not looking to turn people away, its still something I can write down to show I've been active.

Hey look the Modesto Art Museum got my package! :D (but they take shittier photos than I do)
http://modestoartmuseum.org/

Geremy George from Art Demands Change

[anonymous]

Hi Mike,

This is Geremy George. I wanted to thank you here for your contribution to Art Demands Change. Your work definitely has a lot of potential to benefit your selected charities!

For anyone who is interested in the pieces that Mike has available to collect at Art Demands Change, please visit this link to his gallery on our site:

http://www.artdemandschange.org/?cat=83

Our official "launch" date is 3/15/2010, but the site is available now for viewing and purchasing. On launch date, an exclusive site-inaugural print will be available free with any purchase on the main site at www.artdemandschange.org.

Thanks again for your submission, Mike! I'll be sending out an artist's update via email on the day of the launch.

Geremy

Re: Geremy George from Art Demands Change

[suicidecommand0]

lmao, I can't believe you found me on here XD.