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 Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 4:25 pm
Well, to start off, my school has an art show each symest and 2 pieces from each class are entered in. One of my photos-combined pictures was picked to go in ^_^ heart The School asks students to put a price on the artwork, and to sell it if at all posssible (I can put Not for sale on it if I really want to though)
I've never really sold anything before.. so, I have a few questions that I was wondering If any one could answer..
1) If I sell this printed version, would I still be allowed to print another one and sell it? or can I only sell one copy. If can sell multiple copies, do I need to indicate how many total ones will be made or that multiple copies may be sold?
2) I used stock photo's from www.sxc.hu some of the photos said I had to contact/credit the author when using the pictures for commercial work. is this commercial work? if so, can I credit the photographer on a card on the back of the frame with my name? IF so, how would I credit them? with their e-mail?
3) It cost about $100 for the frame, matting and the printing.. what would be an acceptable sale price? (I will post a smaller copy of the piece, so you all can see it ^__^ )
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:35 am
1) As far as I know(although I AM a little rusty on art copyrights), you retain the copyrights unless you sell the COPYRIGHT to a certain piece of art. A printed copy does not qualify as this(although an original copy might, I am not sure). No matter how many prints you sell, you will still retain the sole right to copy, distribute, and modify your work. In this same vein, you can give certain people or companies permission to copy, distribute and modify your work under whatever conditions you chose. It's quite nice, really.
EDIT: I just remembered, contests are an exception to this rule. Many contests will note that they can take the work you submitted and do pretty much anything they want with it(of course, any respected contest wouldn't just steal your stuff and sell your art for profit).
You should check with someone who knows more about that particular contest, and make sure there aren't any rules for selling the entry you submitted. Make sure you know if they want you to sell a copy at a certain place, etc. I don't know anything about the contest, so make sure you get in contact with someone at your school to make sure you know exactly how they want you to sell the submitted copy.
2) I recommend you contact the photographer about this. Different photographers like to be credited differently. I would imagine that some people could have special email address just for handling questions/comments on their work. Some photographers may not be comfortable with their full name printed everywhere(although this would be odd, it's always possible). Email the individual photographer(s) about the stock photos you used. Fortunately for you, these photos are free so you do not have to deal with royalties(which I know next to nothing about anyway).
3) No idea. Depends on the size and quality of the piece. I would love to see it.
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