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

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In depth examination of the whys, wherefores, how tos and sink holes of creating public art. I would have gotten myself into a lot of trouble without reading this book. If you are an artist who is interested in getting into public art projects, I highly recommend you read every word of this book before submitting any RFQs or proposals!

i have been engaged in public sculpture projects for the past 33 years. happy to say there are still things one can learn from this book. included is alot of very useful information for those without such experience in particular. Mz Basa covers all the bases and then some. it could work also as a good reference manual to remind oneself of items to deal with, whether in a contract or with one's support aspects. great fun to read of other artists experiences, many of which confirmed my own.
normally i don't acquire such books, but very pleased indeed that i did in this case!

This is a must read for any artist interested in winning commissions, public or private. The section on writing a letter of interest is worth the price of book. In twelve chapters, readers will find practical information for artists without experience in public art and useful tips for seasoned professionals. As a full-time professional sculptor with experience in public commissions, I highly recommend this book as a useful resource for artists seeking commissions. I found value far greater than the purchase price. The book is exceedingly well-written, full of "how to" details, and not broad brush fluff. I thank Lynn Basa for taking time to write this book and share her knowledge and experience with artists.

Lynn Basa's expertise really shines in this book. I am a working artist in this field and this book has become my go to guide for public art opportunities. She is straight forward, funny, articulate and interesting. This is a must have for any artist practicing in this field.

I am a member of a group of 6 sculptors who are interested in entering the public art arena. I was so impressed with this book I recommended it to my group as required reading. All you need to do is review the chapter titles to see how important this book is to an artist. [...]

A wonderful resoure, the content covers alot of useful information that was'nt available anywhere else I have searched. My Gratitude to the author and Amazon for making the book available.

Lynn Basa has written an informative and inspirational book, tons of specific info on where to find commissions and how to prepare material for presentation. She is a strong advocate for artists as well, providing a great balance of sober warnings and inspiration. Public Art revitalizes cities where we all live, and - like the Works Progress Administration proved - can be a big part of restoring prosperity to the US and beyond. With this book, it's all less of a mystery.

The author, Lynn Basa, did an excellent job in presenting this material. A very helpful guide for artists who are trying to submit work for public art considerations. There is hardly any helpful information for artists out there. Ms. Basa seems to know her stuff. Judy Robins, sculptor

This book is highly recommended for Public Artists and contains a true "insiders" scoop like no other.

This is one of the most informative best written books that I have ever read. Thanks so much Ms. Basa