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The Artist's Guide to Public Art: How to Find and Win Commissions (Paperback)

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By Lynn Basa, Mary Jane Jacob (Foreword by), Barbara T. Hoffman (Contributions by)
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Description


Public art commissions--how to find them, how to get them.

* First-hand advice from experienced public artists
* Written by an artist for artists
* Includes expert information on public art law

Learn how to find, apply for, compete for, and win a public art commission. First-hand interviews with experienced public artists and arts administrators provide in-the-trenches advice and insight, and a chapter on public art law, written by Barbara Hoffman, the country's leading public art law attorney, answers questions about this complex area. Packed with details on working with contracts, conflict, controversy, communities, committees, and more, The Artist’s Guide to Public Art shows artists the way to cut through the red tape and win commissions that are rewarding both financially and artistically.

About the Author


Lynn Basa, an artist for almost 40 years, has conceived of and produced site-specific work for hospitals, universities, corporate headquarters, and private collections. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Product Details
ISBN: 9781581155013
ISBN-10: 1581155018
Publisher: Allworth
Publication Date: May 27th, 2008
Pages: 240
Language: English