Art commissions
Commissioned art for new construction and renovation.
We partner early with developers, owners and brands to commission original paintings, sculpture and installations made for one property, from first brief to final installation.
Commissioned works for
What we commission
Original work made for one property.
A commission starts with your property: its story, its architecture and the people who use it. We match you with the right artist and manage concept, fabrication and installation. The earlier we are brought in, the more the building can be planned around the work.
Paintings and wall works
Original paintings and works on canvas, panel or paper, sized and composed for a specific wall. One statement piece, or a series across a property.
Sculpture
Freestanding and wall-mounted sculpture for lobbies, courtyards and grounds, planned for the site and built for indoor or outdoor conditions.
Installations and mixed media
Works that combine materials such as ceramic, neon, wood and metal, designed around the architecture of the space.
Selected commissions
Commissions we have delivered.
Port of San Francisco
Emily Fromm. BlackRock, San Francisco, CA. A hand-painted bay landscape with ceramic mosaics, a handmade clock and a neon sign.
BlackRock Singapore
Five commissioned works by Singapore artists LabSixFive, Ripple Root, Ian Woo and Tan Zi Xi.
Oh Oh Oreo!
Sam Lasseter. 85 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY. The original 1912 Oreo and its packaging, made for the former Nabisco building.
Timeline
Marcus Kenney. Manhattan Plaza, New York, NY. A series of 22 sculptures built from instruments, playbills and paint brushes, honoring the building's community of artists.
Hacienda Del Rio
Jeff Zischke and Desert Steel. Phoenix, AZ. A sculpture walk through the grounds of a 146-unit community for residents 62 and older.
Chromatic Connections at the Commons
Nick Metz. Bridgewater Commons, Bridgewater, NJ. Three mobile panels that move to new storefront barricades as the mall changes.
Who we work with
Developers, owners, operators and brands building or repositioning these property types.
Process
How a commission runs.
Six stages and one point of contact, from the first call to the installed work.
- 01
Discovery
We learn the property, the audience and the story the work should tell, and where it will live.
- 02
Artist lookbooks
We present a shortlist of artists matched to the project. You pick who you want to see concepts from.
- 03
Concept delivery
A site-specific concept with dimensions, materials, timeline and a cost estimate.
- 04
Concept revisions
We refine the design with you and your stakeholders until it is approved.
- 05
Final concept and production
The approved design goes into production. Contracts, schedule, shipping and the installation plan are confirmed.
- 06
Installation and handover
We deliver and install the work, then hand over care guidance and final documentation.
Lead time depends on the medium. A painting can move quickly. Sculpture and fabricated work need time for engineering and production, so the earlier we start, the more room there is in your schedule.
How much does a commission cost?
It depends on the artist, the medium, the size and how the piece is made and installed. Budgets cover the artist fee, design, materials, fabrication, shipping and installation. You get a detailed estimate with the concept.
How long does a commission take?
It depends on the medium. A painting moves faster than sculpture or fabricated work, which needs time for engineering and production. Artist selection, concept design and approvals come first, so the earlier we start, the more room there is in the schedule.
When should we bring you in?
As early as you can. On new construction, joining during design lets us plan locations, structural support, power, lighting and budget before finishes go in.
How do you choose the artist?
We research and present a lookbook of artists matched to your property, your brand and the neighborhood. We often look to artists from the local community. You make the final choice.
Can the work tell our story?
Yes, and it usually should. A commission can draw on a building's history, a brand or the neighborhood. For 85 Tenth Avenue in New York, the former Nabisco building, Sam Lasseter made a sculpture of the original 1912 Oreo.
Do you handle fabrication, shipping and installation?
Yes. We manage artist contracts, production, crating, delivery and installation, and we coordinate with your construction or property team on access, mounting and schedule.
Can a commission go outdoors?
Yes. For exterior work we plan materials, finishes, anchoring and lighting for the climate and the site, and you get care guidance at handover. The sculpture walk at Hacienda Del Rio in Phoenix runs across the property grounds.
Who owns the work, and can we use images of it?
You own the physical work. Copyright usually stays with the artist, so our contracts set out your right to use images of the piece in marketing, and what happens if it is moved or removed later.
Can a commission be part of a larger art program?
Yes. Many properties pair one or two commissions with a curated collection for corridors and amenity spaces. The art program at Gables Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale has more than 200 works, commissions included.
Is there a quicker or lower-cost option?
Yes. ATP Studio, our in-house studio, makes made-to-order artwork: catalog or custom imagery, printed and then hand finished by a studio artist. It suits common areas and hallways. See ATP Studio
Start a commission
Tell us about your project.
Share what you know. Rough answers are fine, and you can skip anything that is not decided yet.
What happens next
- 1We review your details and get back to you.
- 2A short call to walk through the space, timeline and budget.
- 3You receive artist lookbooks matched to the project.