commissioning artwork

Guide to Commissioning for Artists

Thoroughly research the project/church. Ask questions like:

• How old is it?
• Who is the patron saint?
• Are there any significant events associated with it?
• What is the dominant architectural style?
• What part of the country is it in?
• What type of area - city centre, suburban, market town, rural?
• What is the building material?
• Are there any other commissioned pieces, either historical or contemporary in the church?
• What is the worship style?
• Is the congregation predominantly young with children, or older?
• Is the church also used for another purpose such as childcare or outreach and community?
• What are the needs of the community?
• Is the church listed?
• If necessary, research the liturgy, ritual and iconography related to the church and the commission.
• Draft the design proposals and the outline costs
• Work samples/models into a finished state for approval
• Artwork created according to the brief already agreed.
• Arrange delivery and installation
• At each stage of the project there should be time set aside for consultation with the client.

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