Sunday, June 17, 2018

Pointers On Creating Public Works For Artists

By Jose Brown


The following tips are designed to help creative practitioners and artists to find out more about the opportunities for making public art. Certainly the prospect of creating public works can be a daunting one especially if you are not very experienced. Yet there are many helpful resources around as well as opportunities that you might not have considered.

Even if you have little experience there are many ways to develop opportunities for creating public artworks. To help you on this front there are loads of low cost or free resources around. Some examples are listed below.

There are many online resources available to help designers and artists around the country and the globe. These include online art hubs, newsletters and blogs. They often provide sections which are dedicated to public commissions and related opportunities including open calls.

In addition there are many art focused magazines aimed at helping creative people to develop their careers. These may be found in book stores and in libraries. Some are also available in online formats. Remember to be cautious and carefully vet any opportunities that you are considering applying for to be sure they are reputable and appropriate for you. Some programs require unreasonable up front fees which can be exploitative to the participants.

There are lots of different ways to develop your own public art project. This is a great avenue for those who feel that public commissions may not be right for them. To follow are some options for helping to create your own opportunities to make public artworks.

In fact there are lots of youth programs available which typically give kids and young people the chance to learn from local artists. Often these entail working together on a project such as a public mural or sculpture. Check in your area to find out if there are any companies or groups that might sponsor these types of projects. Some may be open to the idea if you present a detailed outline and proposal.

It is very important that you have carefully attended to legal requirements such as insurance permits and background checks. Making sure that you undertake projects safely and responsibly is essential. Tend to these matters first in order that you can enjoy the creative activity freely.

Another route which may appeal is to create the work of art in your studio then look for a host or sponsor. In fact there are many groups, companies and organizations which regularly exhibit artwork in their premises. Some examples may include schools, hospitals, community centers and banks. Some of these companies and organizations undertake rotating art exhibits. This gives them the chance to display many different local artists works. With this in mind it makes sense to undertake a work that is simple to display and transport. Thus many artists are working in lightweight materials such as paper, recycled fabrics, yarn and textiles.




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