Bronze

How To Commission A Sculpture

From concept to completion, the client and artist work together to bring an idea to reality. Whether you are commissioning a large or small, public or private sculpture, the process remains the same. These are the steps you will follow as you commission a sculpture. Payment structure vary between size, detail and theme, so be sure to inquire.

Provide your artist with information

Before you approach Mic you may want to answer these questions yourself so you are able to clearly convey your expectations.

• What size would you like your sculpture to be? You may provide the size in measurements, such as 12 inches tall or 10 feet long, or in relation to the object such as life sized or half-life sized.

• What medium would you like the final piece cast in? Some commonly used casting materials are bronze, coldcast bronze, and coildcast cast stone and resin.

• What is your budget? Be honest with yourself and Mic. If your budget is tight let the artist know. He may be able to work with you to let you know how to decrease your costs.

• What is your deadline?

If possible, make available photographs of the subject to help the artist determine the level of detail needed. This will also enable the artist to give a better estimate.

Quote given to client

Mic will give you a quote for the final sculpture. The quote is an in-depth explanation of what the client should expect and will receive as an end product. The quote also includes the estimated cost which is determined by a sculpture’s unique configuration, size and proportion and, therefore, varies for each piece.

The timeline, however, is based on the foundry’s schedule so consult the artist on exactly how long you have to decide without affecting the timeline and pricing.

Note for large sculptures (i.e. life-sized, large than life): The foundry must be consulted and requires accurate measurements in all dimensions; height, width, depth, direction/ movement of the piece as well as other factors to be able to calculate the total cost. Some clients commission Mic to create a maquette of the idea to easier convey the concept to the comity or fundraising group.

For pricing, Contact Mic for a quote.

Locations:

Location 1

St. Adalbert Basilica
671 Davis Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Location 2

Rev. Monsignor Louis Stasker
Private Collection

Paintings

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For pricing, Contact Mic.