CMCK Public Art excels in public art research, planning, assessments and program reviews for municipalities, non-profit organizations, and corporate clients. We aim to exceed peer-based standards in public art practice and create unique opportunities for artists and audiences to engage with the public realm through art.

• Master Plans

• Collection Plans

• Collection Guidelines

• Program Reviews

• Curatorial Collection Assessments

• Collection Management Procedures

• Policies

• Implementation Plans

• Culture Plans

CMCK Public Art uses a curatorial approach when commissioning art for public space. We work with clients to develop unique, focused public art calls to commission the right project for the context. When multiple artworks are being installed in a location, we develop a curatorial direction for the project to create visual and conceptual connections between the works to enrich the overall experience. Thoughtfully curated public art installations add meaning and vibrancy to the public realm and enrich the conceptual and visual experience of art for artists and viewers.

• Context and Site-specific Public Art Calls

• Curatorial Frameworks for Public Art

• Collection Development Strategies

• Art Strategies

CMCK Public Art manages all phases of the public art commissioning process, from framing the opportunity and artist selection to concept and design development to the installation and project launch, including communications and documentation. We tailor our team to support the artist and client throughout the project to ensure its success.

Public art commissioning and project management services include:

• Identify project objectives and parameters with client

• Develop commissioning approach

• Develop budgets, timelines, set milestones and communications approach

• Research artists and establish qualifications appropriate for the call

• Develop and circulate call (RFQ, RFP, Curatorial Shortlist, etc.)

• Manage artist selection process and artist contract development

• Manage project development between artist, fabricators, client, contractors

• Facilitate project completion, documentation, maintenance manuals, project launch

CMCK Public Art works with clients to develop community engagement and educational experiences that contribute to the meaningful life of the artwork. Public programming activities can activate and recontextualize existing artworks or introduce new work to the community. We develop public art workshops, symposia, public talks, and other public programs to stimulate dialogue about art in public space.