Practical commissioning guidance, pricing information, design ideas, current trends and real project insight for art, portraits, murals, commercial spaces, interiors and bespoke furniture.
CommissionIt has made it easy for friends, relatives, wedding guests and colleagues to share the cost of an original artwork or bespoke commission. You create the project, invite the people you want to participate, and CommissionIt handles everything else. There is no need for one person to collect payments, search through hundreds of artists, negotiate separate prices or manage the …
Contemporary studio glass is increasingly commissioned as sculpture: a light-responsive focal point for homes, hospitality and workplaces.
A practical guide to commissioning contemporary gates, railings, screens and architectural ironwork that work with a building’s character and technical needs.
Artist-made ceramics are moving from cupboard staple to interior element. Learn how to commission a practical, coherent set for home or hospitality.
A practical guide to commissioning a textured neutral painting that suits your reception wall, brand palette, access plan and approval process.
Bespoke mirrors are being specified as architectural surfaces, balancing reflected views, light, safety, detailing and installation.
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A practical guide to selecting and commissioning a large blue, teal and green abstract canvas for a London…
A practical guide to budgeting for a commissioned large abstract painting, including scale, artist experience, materials, framing, delivery…
A practical guide to building artist collaborations that are fair to makers, credible to supporters and workable from…
A practical buyer’s guide to commissioning personal jewellery shaped by landscape, memory, inherited materials and everyday wear.
Public sculpture trails can unite fundraising, sponsorship and place-making, but only when the brief, governance and delivery plan…
Repair and restoration are becoming central to thoughtful interiors. Learn how to assess valued furniture and decorative objects…
A practical guide to choosing the right level of participation, protecting artistic expertise and managing approvals in collaborative…
A practical guide to ownership, inspections, budgets, repair and responsible removal for permanent and temporary public art commissions.
Sculptural lighting can give a room its identity while still meeting practical needs for comfort, visibility, control and…
A practical guide to commissioning contemporary art for heritage settings, from conservation review and reversible fixing to installation…
Luxury retail and hospitality teams are commissioning art that belongs to a particular address, audience and journey. Here…
Contemporary stained glass is becoming a practical architectural feature for homes and commercial interiors, bringing controlled privacy, colour…
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Portrait commissions, remembrance pieces and personal stories
Choosing work that belongs in a particular room and setting
Planning scale, surfaces, access and permissions
Materials, siting, budgets and making processes
Tables, staircases and one off furniture
Creative work for workplaces, hospitality and public settings
Useful throughout your project
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Public sculpture trails can unite fundraising, sponsorship and place-making, but only when the brief, governance and delivery plan are sound.
A practical guide to choosing the right level of participation, protecting artistic expertise and managing approvals in collaborative public-art projects.
A practical guide to choosing an original painted wall, bespoke wallcovering or hybrid surface, from briefing and samples to care, rights and…
A practical guide to the elements behind bespoke furniture pricing, from materials and joinery to fitting, VAT and comparing maker quotations.
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