Begin with your site
Specify whether the work is indoors, in a covered space or fully outdoors. For outdoor projects, ask the maker to assess the actual exposure at your site, including moisture, sunlight and any coastal conditions. Material and fixing choices should respond to that assessment.
A local story can shape the whole brief
Singing River in Bradenton uses the Manatee River’s stories and environment as a starting point for a sensory artwork. Its collaborative process is a useful reference when a commission needs to connect with a community or a particular place.
Read the project story and sources
Build a useful brief
Provide the ZIP code, photographs, intended location and access details. Ask who is responsible for site preparation, installation and ongoing care. For a home commission, tell the artist about the room’s light and palette rather than assuming a regional style.
Choose the category that fits
Portraits and paintings, sculpture and murals each need a different making and delivery plan. We can explore US and international artists, with location and installation requirements considered before a quote is agreed.
These guides offer planning ideas and documented examples. We do not claim a local office or a confirmed artist roster in every state.