Ditch the Spreadsheets.
Skip the Fines. Focus on Art.
One pay-as-you-go agreement. Instant payouts. Global compliance. Purpose-built for galleries, museums, fairs, and creative programs.
Why Art Institutions Choose
Mellow CoR
CFO
Stop Losing Sleep
Over [W-8 BENs and Misclassification Fines]
Mellow steps in as your legal Contractor of Record
1099 and W-8 BEN forms generated automatically
Simple 3–5% fee only when you pay contractors
Zero subscriptions, zero overhead costs
Curator
Work with Any Artist –
From SoHo to Singapore –[Without the Bureaucracy]
Get anyone onboarded in just two clicks
Artists get paid instantly
We handle visa paperwork questions
Track your entire creative team from one dashboard
HR/Admin
[Cut Contractor Admin by 70%]. End Those ‘Where’s My Payment?’ Emails Forever
Upload contractor lists, get contracts automatically
Templates tailored to each creative role
All payments and documents live in one place
Real humans available 24/7 when you need help
Designed Around How Art Actually Gets Made
One contract, one dashboard
Museum-grade compliance
Instant or next-day payments
Pay-as-you-go pricing
Global talent access
Role-specific templates
Seamless integration
24/7 expert support
How to Get Started
Set Up Your Account
Provide company details and sign our offer agreement
Fund Your Balance
Pay a single B2B invoice to cover future individual payments
Onboard Your Contractors
Specify tasks, rates, and deadlines while we handle compliance and KYC
Process Payments
Send funds to crypto wallets, cards, or bank accounts
Book a Demo
Why the Arts Community Chooses Mellow
5
offices
worldwide
worldwide
10+
years of market
expertise
expertise
50+
client
jurisdictions
jurisdictions
1,500+
businesses
empowered
empowered
230K+
active contractors
worldwide
worldwide
€200M+
annual
turnover
turnover
FAQ
What are the costs associated with using a Contractor of Record service?
Are there any fees for contractors receiving payments?
What payment options does Mellow provide?
Can I transition my existing contractors to Mellow's management system?
How does a Contractor of Record differ from standard contractor management?
