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Frequently Asked Questions
u Do you have a slide registry?
The Wisconsin Arts Board’s Percent for Art program does not maintain a
slide registry. Calls to
Artists or a Prospectus for an individual project is posted on the Arts
Board’s website as they become available.
u How do I get started in Percent for Art?
Because we recognize that it can be difficult to
obtain commissions without having an existing track record in public art, we
are currently offering a Mentorship Program for Wisconsin artists interested
in working in the Percent for Art program. Interested
emerging artists apply to be included in a roster of Wisconsin mentee artists
annually. Smaller commission projects select artists from this roster and the
1-3 semi-finalists are assigned a mentor, an experienced artist, who works
with them during the proposal preparation stage. Once a mentee is selected
for the commission, the mentor continues to work with the mentee artist
through the production and installation stages. To receive
notice of mentee roster openings, add your name and email address to our mailing
list: http://artsboard.wisconsin.gov/asx/mailformfinal.asp.
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I am a painter—how do I get a
commission?
If you work in painting, photography,
print-making, quilts, or other two dimensional media, you may wish to submit
an application for the Direct Purchase program which purchases existing
artwork from Wisconsin artists. Commission selection committees rarely are interested
in painted murals or other two dimensional artwork and prefer to commission
sculptural works of art or larger scale relief work. Commission projects may
seek art that includes but is not limited to the following media: mosaics
stained or etched glass, stone, wood, metal sculptures, ceramics, and light.
For some projects, architecturally integrated artwork is sought and the
selection committee reviews a pre-screened roster of Midwestern artists with
experience in this more complicated process.
u Can I submit slides?
The Wisconsin Arts Board’s Percent for Art program is no longer accepting
35mm slides (analog images). Effective August 15, 2006, we will only be
accepting digital images. Click here for more information on
digital image requirements.
u I have an idea for a public art
project-can you fund it?
Funding for the Percent for Art program is tied
to specific state construction projects. If you are interested in funding an artist-initiated public
art project, you are encouraged to contact your local arts council or Karen
Goeschko at the Wisconsin Arts Board to learn about funding for community
development projects. The Percent for Art program is unable to fund artist-initiated public art projects.
u How can I be informed of upcoming
Percent for Art Opportunities?
Due to the dual forces of changing technologies
and ongoing budget cuts, the Wisconsin Arts Board announces all artist opportunities
on its website: http://www.artsboard.wisconsin.gov.
To receive email announcements with Percent for Art opportunities, click
on http://artsboard.wisconsin.gov/asx/mailformfinal.asp
and complete the form, indicating whether you wish to be notified about Direct
Purchase, Commissions or the Mentorship Program.
u Do I need special insurance to work in
public art?
Yes, as a professional artist working in the public realm, you will need
commercial liability insurance. This is different
than homeowners liability insurance.
Commercial liability insurance is necessary to protect you and your
personal assets in today’s litigious society.
The State of Wisconsin requires all artists to provide proof of a 1
million commercial liability insurance policy when a commission contract is
signed.
Updated:
September 19, 2007
Fax: 608/267-0380