Fee Structure

How Fees Are Calculated

License fees are calculated based on four factors:

1. Base Exhibition Fee — Set by artist/curator based on exhibition value

2. Duration Multiplier — Longer licenses cost more

3. Venue Type Adjustment — Reflects ability to pay and commercial use

4. Geographic Adjustment — Accounts for economic differences globally

The Formula

License Fee = Base Fee × Duration Multiplier × Venue Adjustment × Geographic Adjustment

Example Calculation

Exhibition: "Digital Migrations" (mid-tier, established artist) Host: University gallery in Brazil Duration: 3 months

Base Fee:             €2,500
Duration Multiplier:  × 1.8 (3 months)
Venue Adjustment:     × 0.85 (educational)
Geographic Adjustment: × 0.7 (Brazil)

License Fee = €2,500 × 1.8 × 0.85 × 0.7 = €2,678

Base Exhibition Fees

Setting the Base Fee

Artists and curators set base fees for their exhibitions based on:

• Production costs and complexity

• Artist profile and market position

• Exhibition scale (single channel vs. multi-channel)

• Equipment requirements

• Rights licensing costs

Typical Base Fee Ranges

Exhibition Type	Base Fee Range
Emerging artist, single channel	€1,000-2,500
Mid-career artist, single channel	€2,000-4,000
Established artist, single channel	€3,500-7,000
Multi-channel installation	€4,000-10,000
Major retrospective/survey	€8,000-20,000

Network Guidance

The network provides guidance to ensure fees are:

• Fair to artists (covering real value)

• Accessible to hosts (not prohibitive)

• Consistent across similar exhibitions

Exhibitions with fees significantly outside norms may receive feedback during curation review.

Duration Multipliers

Standard Multipliers

Duration	Multiplier	Effective Monthly Rate
1 week	0.4×	Higher per-week
2 weeks	0.6×	Higher per-week
1 month	1.0×	Base rate
2 months	1.6×	20% monthly discount
3 months	2.1×	30% monthly discount
6 months	3.5×	42% monthly discount
12 months	6.0×	50% monthly discount

Why Longer is Cheaper (Per Month)

Longer commitments benefit everyone:

• Artists: Predictable income, sustained visibility

• Hosts: Better value, deeper community engagement

• Network: Reduced overhead per transaction

The discount incentivizes meaningful exhibition runs rather than constant turnover.

Venue Type Adjustments

Adjustment Categories

Venue Type	Adjustment	Rationale
Commercial (for-profit)	1.0×	Full rate for commercial use
Corporate	1.2×	Premium for corporate environments
Educational	0.85×	Discount for educational mission
Non-profit	0.75×	Discount for non-profit mission
Community	0.65×	Significant discount for community access
Private/Home	0.80×	Moderate discount for limited audience

Commercial Definition

Commercial venues are those that:

• Operate for profit

• Use exhibition to attract customers

• May charge admission

• Include: cafés, restaurants, hotels, retail, commercial galleries

Non-Profit Definition

Non-profit venues are those that:

• Have registered non-profit status

• Operate for mission, not profit

• Include: registered charities, foundations, community organizations

Hybrid Cases

Some venues don't fit neatly:

Situation	Adjustment
Non-profit café (social enterprise)	0.80×
University-affiliated commercial gallery	0.90×
Corporate foundation space	0.90×
For-profit community space	0.85×

Cases are assessed individually during host verification.

Geographic Adjustments

Regional Pricing

The same exhibition shouldn't cost the same everywhere. A €5,000 fee accessible to a Berlin gallery is prohibitive for a community center in Lagos.

Geographic adjustments ensure global accessibility:

Region	Adjustment Range
North America	0.95-1.0×
Western Europe	0.95-1.0×
Australia/NZ	0.90-0.95×
Japan/Korea/Singapore	0.90-0.95×
Eastern Europe	0.70-0.85×
Latin America	0.60-0.80×
Middle East	0.70-0.90×
Southeast Asia	0.55-0.75×
South Asia	0.50-0.70×
Africa	0.45-0.70×

Adjustment Methodology

Adjustments are based on:

• World Bank purchasing power parity data

• Cultural sector wage indices

• Local exhibition market rates

• Periodic review and updates

City-Level Variation

Major cities may have different adjustments than national averages:

Example	National	City
Brazil	0.65×	São Paulo: 0.75×
India	0.55×	Mumbai: 0.65×
Poland	0.75×	Warsaw: 0.85×

Fee Examples

Example 1: Small Café in Berlin

Exhibition: "Loop Studies" (emerging artist, single channel) Venue: Independent café in Kreuzberg Duration: 2 months

Base Fee:             €1,500
Duration Multiplier:  × 1.6
Venue Adjustment:     × 1.0 (commercial)
Geographic Adjustment: × 1.0 (Germany)

License Fee = €2,400

Artist receives: €960
Curator receives: €480

Example 2: University in Mexico City

Exhibition: "Border Frequencies" (mid-career artist, 2-channel) Venue: University art center Duration: 4 months

Base Fee:             €3,500
Duration Multiplier:  × 2.5
Venue Adjustment:     × 0.85 (educational)
Geographic Adjustment: × 0.75 (Mexico)

License Fee = €5,578

Artist receives: €2,231
Curator receives: €1,116

Example 3: Corporate Headquarters in Singapore

Exhibition: "Synthetic Landscapes" (established artist, multi-channel) Venue: Tech company lobby Duration: 6 months

Base Fee:             €6,000
Duration Multiplier:  × 3.5
Venue Adjustment:     × 1.2 (corporate)
Geographic Adjustment: × 0.92 (Singapore)

License Fee = €23,184

Artist receives: €9,274
Curator receives: €4,637

Example 4: Community Center in Kenya

Exhibition: "Digital Diaspora" (mid-career artist) Venue: Community arts center in Nairobi Duration: 3 months

Base Fee:             €2,500
Duration Multiplier:  × 2.1
Venue Adjustment:     × 0.65 (community)
Geographic Adjustment: × 0.55 (Kenya)

License Fee = €1,877

Artist receives: €751
Curator receives: €375

Special Pricing

Fractional Licensing

Small venues can pool resources for collective licenses:

• 3-5 venues share one license

• Each venue hosts for portion of duration

• Fee divided proportionally

• Minimum €150 per participating venue

See platform for fractional licensing availability.

Premiere Pricing

First exhibition of new work:

• Artist may set premiere premium (up to 1.5×)

• Premiere status for first 3 licenses only

• Acknowledges curatorial risk of new work

Retrospective Discount

For hosts licensing multiple exhibitions:

Licenses in 12 months	Discount
3-5	5%
6-10	10%
11+	15%

Discount applied to subsequent licenses.

Fee Governance

Who Sets Fees?

• Base fees: Artists/curators (with network guidance)

• Duration multipliers: Network standard (DAO adjustable)

• Venue adjustments: Network standard (DAO adjustable)

• Geographic adjustments: Network standard (updated annually)

Adjusting the Structure

Fee structure parameters can be adjusted through governance:

• Standard proposals: Minor adjustments (±10%)

• Significant proposals: Major restructuring

• Artist/host veto: Changes harming core stakeholders

Transparency

All fee calculations are transparent:

• Hosts see full breakdown before licensing

• Artists see all factors affecting their earnings

• Historical data available for analysis