FISHING AMERICA - A WORK OF ART - AGREEMENT


ARTIST: Larry Stark and Fisher:_________________

Artist is currently engaged in the creation of a major work of art, entitled "Fishing America - A Work of Art", which will involve fishing expeditions in all 50 states of the United States of America (the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and other U.S. territories and protec­torates may be added), the writing of a book about those expeditions, and the creation of limited edition prints relating directly or abstractly to each expedition. Accompanying the Artist on each expedition will be a fisher whose involvement will be critical for the writing of the book and the successful completion of the entire project.

The Fisher and the Artist agree as follows regarding "Fishing America - A Work of Art" and their respective involvements:

1. Fisher agrees to accompany Artist on the following fishing expedition to: _________________________________ Planned dates and time: ______________________________________________________

2. As each expedition will be seeking a particular fish that is representa­tive of the expedition's location, the Fisher and the Artist agree to fish for: _____________________ Fishing method and bait to be used: __________________________________________

3. Fishing expeditions take time and can be expensive. The Fisher acknowl­edges that and agrees to commit the necessary time and resources for the expedition. Accordingly, the Fisher agrees to pay 100% of his or her costs and expenses associated with the expedition, including but not limited to costs for travel to and from the fishing location, lodging, food, beverage, fishing licenses, bait, equipment, boat rentals, medical and insurance; or as agreed to as follows: ______________________________________________________________________

4. Artist will be solely responsible for all of his costs associated with the expedition and the creation of the work of art.

5. It is understood and agreed that the Artist will be writing a book about the "Fishing America - A Work of Art" project. Other publications and uses also may be developed and are specifically agreed to by Fisher. Those other publications and uses include, but are not limited to, magazine and newspaper articles, radio programs, television programs, videos, and motion pictures. Accordingly, Fisher authorizes and grants to Artist, his transferees and assigns, the absolute and irrevocable right and permission (a) to copyright in Artist's name and to use and publish all accounts of the expedition with the Fisher; (b) to copyright in Artist's name and use and publish any and all parts of Fisher's discussions with Artist for any purpose without territorial or time limitations; (c) to edit or paraphrase any of Fisher's statements; and, (d) to use Fisher's name, likeness and biography. Fisher further releases Artist and his transferees and assigns from any damage or liability arising from the use of Fisher's statements and any other claims Fisher, his or her heirs, successors or assigns may have in connection with the use of Fisher's statements.

6. In consideration for Fisher's services accompanying Artist on the expedi­tion and for the rights granted above, the sufficiency of which Fisher hereby acknowledges, the Artist agrees to provide the Fisher with a signed and num­bered copy of the limited edition print relating to the fishing expedition. The limited edition print will be delivered to Fisher within 30 days of its completion, but no later than two years from the date of the expedition.

7. As the planning process for a fishing expedition often is quite lengthy, both parties recognize the fact that their failure to comply with the terms of this agreement could greatly inconvenience and harm the other. For that reason, it is agreed that should either party breach this agreement, that breaching party shall be required to donate no less than 100 hours of free services within 100 days of the planned fishing date for The Nature Conservan­cy in the state they are located and if there isn't a Nature Conservancy in that state, it shall be a Nature Conservancy in another state.

8. This agreement is for personal services and may not be assigned by either party without the written consent of the other party.

9. This agreement shall be interpreted according to the laws of the state of Minnesota.

Date: __/__/91 Artist: Larry Stark___________________________

Date: __/__/91 Fisher: __________________________



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