Percent for Art Program Commissions

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Commissions

Projects with Percent for Art allocations of $25,000 or more commission an artist to create a site-specific work of art for the new or renovated facility. Competitions for commissions are accessible to state, regional and national artists. For each commission project, the selection committee determines the project parameters, including potential sites, media, and conceptual considerations. Commission opportunities are posted on the Arts Board’s website. Interested artists submit slides of past work and other support materials prior to the specified deadline. The selection committee reviews these materials to select one or more semi-finalists, who may be invited to visit the site and propose a site-specific design. Artists submitting design proposals are paid a nominal design fee and reimbursed for travel expenses. After reviewing the design proposals, the committee recommends an artist for the commission. Once the Wisconsin Arts Board approves the committee’s recommendation, a contract is created between the artist, the agency and the Wisconsin Arts Board, and the artist produces and installs the work.

Details on the commission selection process
Tips on applying for commissions

Updated: July 10, 2007