CommissionIt Publishes Guide to Commissioning Outdoor Sculpture
CommissionIt, a service based in the UK that connects artists with commissioners, has published a guide focused on commissioning outdoor sculptures for gardens and public areas. The guide stresses the importance of comprehending the site, identifying the sculpture's intended purpose, audience, and context, as well as crafting a detailed brief for artists. Essential factors to consider include the narrative behind the commission, visibility, practical limitations, and critical details for artists, such as location, size, and budget. Material choices range from stone to composites, influenced by aesthetics and upkeep. The guide also covers scale assessment, responsibilities for foundations and installation, early stakeholder involvement, maintenance, ownership, and commission terms, concluding with FAQs and urging commissioners to prioritize the sculpture's story. CommissionIt offers artist recommendations and quotes.
Key facts
- CommissionIt published a guide on commissioning outdoor sculptures.
- The guide covers private gardens, hotel grounds, new developments, and public spaces.
- It emphasizes starting with a clear understanding of the site.
- It advises writing a brief in plain language.
- It lists essential information to give artists: location, dimensions, site conditions, access, programme, budget, and decision process.
- Materials discussed include stone, bronze, stainless steel, timber, ceramic, glass, concrete, and composites.
- Scale should be assessed from actual viewing points.
- Responsibilities for foundations and installation must be agreed in writing.
- Permissions and stakeholders should be considered early for public projects.
- Maintenance and commission terms should be clarified.
- CommissionIt offers quotes and recommendations for artists or makers.
Entities
Institutions
- CommissionIt
Locations
- UK