COMMISSIONING

How a commission works, from first conversation to installed artwork.

Six to 18 months, depending on project scale and complexity.

PROJECT SEQUENCE

CONVERSATION AND PLANNING

Inquiry or RFQ

Listening

Scope, budget, and timeline

Preliminary price range

Letter of agreement and Design fee

CONCEPT AND DESIGN

Concepts and Feedback, or RFP

Design Direction

Design Refinements, Feedback and Approvals

Final Renderings for approval and fundraising if needed

PRE-FABRICATION

Architectural Drawings and Engineering Approvals

Full-scale samples approved

Fixed-price fabrication contract signed

Payment schedule

FABRICATION

Off-site Studio Work: Weekly updates and progress photos

On-site: Completion of specified prep work

INSTALLATION

Secure shipping of artwork to the site

Installation coordinated by the Studio

Licensed glaziers, terrazzo contractors, expert mosaic installers

Final Acceptance

DEDICATION

Community Celebration and Dedication

Artist present and will speak at your request