Hi Lynn,

Not sure if this fits, but Forecast’s micro-grant program for MN artists wanting to explore the public realm is considered a model incubator program, a pipeline into a public art profession (not specifically to get commissioned, but that has been one of the outcomes).

It will be 30 years old in 2019, and it’s proven effective as a gateway into the field. In addition to funding, we offer technical assistance, insurance, PR, training, networking, etc. If you want to know more, please let me know.

I think you served as a juror one year (right?). If you’d like to serve (again) in the future, please let me know. It’s a great way to see what artists want to do with their creativity in public.

Best
Jack

Jack Becker
Director of Consulting and Creative Services

2300 Myrtle Avenue, Suite 160
Saint Paul, MN 55114

P    651-641-1128 EXT 101
E    jack@forecastpublicart.org

FORECASTPUBLICART.ORG

On Sep 10, 2018, at 9:36 AM, Lynn Basa <lynnbasa@lynnbasa.com> wrote:

I'm writing two new chapters for the second edition of The Artist's Guide to Public Art.  One is in response to the question I get asked most often by artists which is how they can make the leap from a studio practice to being qualified for public art commissions.

I know that many of you have made efforts to lower the threshold to entry by creating mentorships, opportunities for artists without commission experience, matching them with fabricators, and technical assistance for local artists.  I will certainly tell artists to look for these opportunities to help them get a leg up.  

I also want to include first-hand examples of artists who have gotten their first public art commission and how they did it.  Can any of you think of artists who stand out in your memory who made this leap?  If so, I will follow up with them and include their story in the book.

Thank you,
Lynn   
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Lynn Basa
The Corner Project
(773) 289-3616


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