Important information regarding Modeling Agencies in Massachussets:
http://www.mass.gov/lwd/labor-standards … setts.html Modeling Agency Operation in Massachusetts
Did you know that modeling agencies in Massachusetts must be licensed by the Division of Occupational Safety?
Modeling agencies must be licensed as employment agencies under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, ss. 46A-46R. An employment agency is defined by Massachusetts state law as any person or business that engages in recruiting or placing employees in temporary or permanent employment or engagements for a fee.
Modeling agencies must receive a license from the Department of Labor Standards (DLS) in order to lawfully operate in our state.
If you're looking to become a model, or if you are already signed with an agency, be informed about the modeling industry:
* Agencies make their money when they secure work for their models. It is illegal in Massachusetts for any agency to charge a registration fee to a model or prospective model.
* Agencies are allowed to take a fee from the model for each job assignment the agency finds for the model. The gross fee taken from the model per job assignment cannot exceed 10% in Massachusetts.
* Aspiring models do not need large and expensive photo packages or portfolios. Beware of companies that try to sell you expensive photo packages, and beware of agencies that steer you to a specific photographer or "comp card" printer. You have the right to compare fees and work quality of several photographers and printers.
* Aspiring models do not necessarily need to attend schools, classes, or receive "training" in order to sign with an agency. If you have a look that is appealing to an agency, they will often invest the time to educate you about how to perform for particular modeling work such as runway, print advertising, promotional work, etc.
* It is unlawful for an agency to require any model (or aspiring model) to subscribe to any publication or incidental service or contribute to the cost of advertising.
* Many scouting events, conventions, and competitions cost money for participation, but understand that you are not guaranteed to be signed with an agency and are not guaranteed work.
* Many legitimate, licensed agencies have open calls that are free and open to anyone interested in modeling. You will often get an honest assessment about your potential for work in the industry by attending open calls...and it won't cost you any money!
* Beware of companies that charge fees to post your pictures on the internet or operate solely as online modeling sites. Industry experts and reputable, established agencies tell us that clients who need models for various types of work do not "surf the net" looking through tens of thousands of photographs to find their models. In addition, you may be giving yourself unwanted exposure to people who have questionable motivations for contacting you.
* Make sure you only deal with licensed modeling agencies. Licensed agencies are required by Massachusetts law to post their licenses in their agencies.
DLS List of licensed employment agencies:
http://www.mass.gov/lwd/docs/dos/ea/ea-licensed.pdf
DLS recommends that you call their office at (617) 626-6970 to verify an employment agency's status prior todoing business with them.
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The following is a list of modeling agencies that are licensed with the DLS as employment agencies as of December 2011:
7313
Asian Boston Casting & Media
P O Box 52137
Boston MA 617.275.4249
Leo Ballou
6059
Click Models of Boston, Inc.
222 Newbury St., Third Floor
Boston MA 617.266.1100
Stefano D'Angola
6034
Copley Seven Models & Talent
P. O. Box 170525
Boston MA 617.267.4444
Jo Somers
6054
Dynasty International Models & Talent Agency, Inc.
207 Newbury St., 3rd Floor
Boston MA 617.536.7900
Joe & Ginger Freeman
7144
Heart & Soul Enterprises (Worldwide Modeling & Talent)
37 Cedar St, 2nd Floor
Boston MA 617.516.4341
Jannie Pettway
6030
Maggie, Inc.
35 Newbury St., Suite 5
Boston MA 617.536.2639
Robert Casey ("Casey")
6070
Model Club, Inc.
329 Columbus Avenue, #2
Boston MA 617.247.9020
Ed Sliney/ Tim Ayers
7269
Spotlight Agency
P.O. Box 6324
Boston MA 617.296.1580
8147
The Inej Agency LLC
254 Green Street, Suite 1
Brockton MA 508.454.1281
8031 Keen Agency, Inc. (The)
276 East Grove Street
Clarks Summit PA 877.781.3180
Deborah Keen
6076
New York Model Management Scouting & Placement Co.
P. O. Box 1461
Dudley MA 508.949.7700
Donna M. Sobieski
Jenifer Teran
Kay Walker Herbin
6067
Boston Agency (The)
9 Maple Avenue
Haverhill MA 978.374.1528
6050
Cinderella Modeling Agency
50 Queen City Avenue
Manchester NH 603.627.4125
Suzette Paradis
7100
New England Models Group, Inc.
55 South Commercial St., Unit #10
Manchester NH 603.624.0555
Kathleen Longsderff
Dagny DiBona
5047
Model and Talent Management
P.O. Box 600646
Newtonville MA 617.969.3555
7408
Port City Models
P.O. Box 6820
Portland ME 207.415.4015
6025
Cameo Agency, Inc. (The)
683 Main Street
Waltham MA 781.647.8300
7400
Signature Marketing, Inc.
28361 Diehl Road, Unit B #106
Warrenville IL 888.860.1999
8203 Berkshire Beauties LLC
2 Beach Hill Road
West Stockbridge MA 413-2.32-.0232
Ogden Gigli
7037
Exxcel Model & Talent, Inc.
5500 Main Street, Ste. 104
Williamsville NY 617.275.7542
Susan Lunetta
6082
Karon Shea Model Management
65 Water Street
Worcester MA 508.755.0662
Karon Shea
