We use considerations such as the amount of research required to address the theme, the level of detail expected, and, as Julia said, the caliber of artist we are trying to attract, as well as scale.  We don’t have a specific formula.  And, we have been very pleased with the quality of the murals that we have commissioned.

 

I believe that you generally get what you are willing to pay for.  Yes, you can probably get a mural done for less money.  But, will the materials be of the same quality, is the artist and experienced professional or someone inexperienced who will need more guidance, is the design visually dynamic or just OK, does the design address the content and context with depth, etc.?

 

Roberta

 

Roberta Bloom, Public Art Coordinator

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From: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com [mailto:public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Julia Muney Moore
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2019 1:31 PM
To: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: mural budgets

 

For budgeting purposes we start at $50 per square foot and then see where that is, and compare it to the level of artist we want to attract for the site.  We'll adjust up or down from there.


Julia Muney Moore

Director of Public Art

Arts Council of Indianapolis

 

924 N. Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, IN  46204

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On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 3:24 PM Liza Zenni <lz@knoxalliance.com> wrote:

In Knoxville we calculated $35/square foot when we wanted a relatively detailed mural in a prominent spot. Some believe that’s too high, but we were happy with the response the call generated.

 

 

Putting together an RFQ for a mural and am wondering if there’s a standard payment per square foot so we can estimate a budget range. The wall in question averages 8-9 feet high with the highest spot only going to 11.5 feet, so a lift rental shouldn’t be completely necessary. Any input would be appreciated!

 

Kelly B. Bennett, AICP
Project Planner,

Planning & Development Services Department
Winston-Salem * Forsyth County, NC

100 E. First Street * P. O. Box 2511
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
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