Professional Code of Conduct for Gallery Artists

Running a successful art gallery requires clear expectations and professional standards. This Art Gallery Code of Conduct & Consignment Agreement template helps galleries establish professional relationships with artists by clearly outlining consignment terms, exhibition etiquette, and collector interaction guidelines.

Why galleries need a code of conduct form

Art galleries work with multiple artists simultaneously, each with their own working style and expectations. A formal code of conduct ensures everyone understands professional standards for artwork delivery, exhibition behavior, pricing integrity, and how to interact with collectors. This template covers consignment percentages, insurance responsibilities, artwork care, opening reception etiquette, and communication protocols—all in one comprehensive form.

Built for gallery owners and curators

Whether you're managing a contemporary gallery, commercial art space, cooperative gallery, or artist-run venue, this template addresses the practical realities of gallery-artist relationships. It helps you maintain professional standards while protecting both the gallery's reputation and the artist's interests.

Streamline with Paperform and Papersign

Using Paperform, you can customize this code of conduct to match your gallery's specific policies, visual brand, and consignment structure. Once artists complete the form, you can automatically generate a professional agreement using Papersign for secure electronic signatures, creating a legally binding acknowledgment of your gallery's policies.

You can also use Stepper to automate follow-up workflows—sending artists confirmation emails with exhibition dates, automatically adding them to your artist roster in your CRM, or triggering reminders about artwork delivery deadlines. This keeps your gallery operations running smoothly without manual administrative work.

Perfect for the art world

This template is designed specifically for commercial galleries, contemporary art spaces, fine art galleries, artist cooperatives, and exhibition venues working with consignment artists. It addresses the unique aspects of gallery representation including commission splits, exclusive representation terms, artwork pricing policies, and the professional conduct expected during openings and collector interactions.

With Paperform's professional design capabilities, your code of conduct form can reflect your gallery's aesthetic while capturing all the essential agreements and acknowledgments you need to maintain a professional, successful exhibition program.