PUBLIC ART: I generally watch for “calls for artists”, which is basically job listings from cities proposing an art project. Sometimes cities will contact me to either make sure I know about their call for artist, or they know what they want and get bids from 2 or 3 artists for work to be done. These types of calls may be for something commissioned and be very site specific, or they may be looking for something already created, that is on hand by the artist. Cities sometimes finance these projects with a 1% for the arts program, or by applying for grants. Sometimes smaller projects may come from their general fund.
I apply for these in two categories sculptural art, and functional art. Functional art are things like trash cans, park benches, bus stops, shade structures, as well as sign bases, and kiosks. Some cities have memorial bench programs, where a family will pay for a bench to be created, and the city takes possession of the bench upon completion, and installs it in a public area. These custom artistic pieces are much more interesting than an off the shelf item.
PRIVATE ART: These days I am not going to art shows as much as I once was. I am still doing commission work for private art lovers, as well as private subdivisions, and other developments. I also have from time-to-time smaller pieces available, that will eventually end up in galleries.
To start a project, just let me know what you have in mind, very generally, or very specific. From there we can bounce ideas and sketches, back and forth until we see a shared vision.
