An agency consists of 15 -20 artists. The artists chosen should not do work that is in competition with each other. Criteria for choosing works will vary depending on the goals of the group. This is often determined by the founding members or the agent. There should be a board of 3 members who co-ordinate with the agent. The pay for the agent from artist commissions on sales and so the agent should have alternative means of income for at least a start up period. The artists in the group can be asked to help with any of the tasks of which they are capable. There is an initial payment from each artist to join the group which covers the cost of preparing promotion material for that artist. Artists are then asked to contribute a yearly fee if necessary to cover running cost.