Precarious Movements: Agreements & Contracts

This free online resource focuses on choreographic work in the context of museums and addresses how we can better serve and represent the artist in this context. Drawn directly from research into the field of practice through interviews, consultations and practical case studies, all information is designed specifically to improve conditions for artists working in this field and to assist museums and arts workers with this task. Equally, it is intended as a reference for artists working with museums to provide knowledge and to support their agency and autonomy in such situations.

This resource provides a foundation from which to build stronger relationships and working practices that support the successful development, production presentation and preservation of choreographic works in the museum. While not intended to be prescriptive or exhaustive, the intention is to support performing artists’ safe and sustainable work within the museum context. Each choreographic practice or work is unique, requiring a tailored approach to ensure all the individuals involved in its creation and presentation are respected, supported, fairly compensated, and safe.

Finally, while this resource is focused specifically on choreography within museums, the prompts and suggestions may have broader applications and we encourage its use and dissemination wherever relevant.

Precarious Movements provides a sector resource for choreographic works in the Museum.

Precarious Movements Sector Resource (2024): Erin Brannigan, Lisa Catt, Rochelle Haley, Juanita Kelly-Mundine, Amita Kirpalani, Shelley Lasica, Louise Lawson, Hannah Mathews, Carolyn Murphy, Zoe Theodore and Pip Wallis.