Public Art Commission Support

Support for artists delivering public art commissions. Contract structuring, scope clarity, stakeholder management and delivery oversight.

Public art commissions are among the most complex projects an artist can take on. They involve multiple stakeholders, long delivery timelines, significant budgets and contracts that cover everything from fabrication and installation through to ongoing maintenance obligations. Getting the structure right at the outset protects the artist and the work throughout delivery.

What public art commission support covers

Nonesuch Works provides support for artists at all stages of a public art commission, from initial brief through to final handover. This includes: contract structuring and review, fee negotiation, scope definition, stakeholder and client management, supplier and contractor management, production oversight, timeline management and delivery oversight. Experience covers permanent and temporary public artworks, experiential installations and large-scale site-specific commissions in the UK and internationally, with commissions ranging from smaller community projects through to productions exceeding GBP 2 million.

Who this is for

Artists who have been selected for or invited to pitch for a public art commission and want support with the commercial and logistical side of delivery. Also useful for artists preparing a commission proposal who want to understand how to structure a fee and scope of works.

Email hello@nonesuchworks.com to discuss a specific project.