Fee Negotiation Tools for Artists

In 2006, CanDance undertook a three-year study on fees paid for professional dance presentation in Canada with the goal of setting best practices and improving artist-presenter communication around negotiating fees. Lascelle Wingate Management conducted a cross-country study of presentation fees paid to artists/companies, and compiled statistics on members’ fees paid.

Download the Study on standards for Professional Presentation Fees Paid to Dance Companies in Canada Report

In the following two years, consultant Judy Harquail advanced the project, conducting community consultations with artists across Canada, developing a Fee Negotiation Tool document and sample budget, and implementing artist-presenter “dueling spreadsheets” workshops to foster mutual understanding. Artist-Presenter workshops are hosted at an ongoing basis during annual networking events across Canada.

Download the Fee Negotiation Tools Below: