Commission an Artist
Can’t quite find the perfect piece for that awkward space above the fireplace or are looking for a sculpture of your beloved pet? Or maybe an artwork has already caught your eye, but it’s not quite the right size or colour. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered.
How does it work?
Set your budget, describe your perfect artwork and set a completion date. Your chosen artist will then be in contact with you via the Brunswick Art gallery. You can even upload images for inspiration.
Once accepted, you pay the deposit to get ball rolling and when you’re happy with the final piece, you pay the remainder.
Get regular progress updates
Once your job is accepted, your artist will be with you every step of the way with photos and regular updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I commission an artist?
You’ll see the ‘Commission an artist’ button on most of our “artist biography” pages as well as artwork listings of any artist that takes commissions. If you do not see that button you’re welcome to get in touch with us and we’ll contact the artist directly to see if they’re open to commissions. Just click the ‘Contact’ button on the home page and let us know if you’ve any questions at all, we’ll only be too happy to help.
How do I pay for a commissioned artwork?
Once an artist has agreed to take on your commission, a member of our team will be in touch via email to take you through the process. We have the option of a complete “Online” service or are more than happy to welcome you to our gallery to answer any questions you may have. Before the artist begins work a non-refundable is to be paid. The deposit is usually 30 - 50% of the final artwork value, as agreed between yourself and the artist.
Your chosen artist will then start work on your artwork and you will pay the balance when the artwork is finished.
How can I check the progress of my commissioned artwork?
Your artist will be in touch with regular photos and updates via the Brunswick Art Gallery.
Can I return a commissioned artwork?
Unfortunately we do not accept returns of commissioned artworks.
How much will it cost?
That’s up to you and the artist. You set your budget when you first commission the artist via the initial contact form and the artist will liaise with you to reach a fair price.
How long will it take?
Again, that’s up to you and the artist. You can stipulate a deadline when you first commission the artist via the initial contact page.
What can I commission?
Anything you like, whether it’s a portrait of your dog, an abstract to fill that empty space above your fireplace, or an artwork similar to one that you have seen elsewhere. Be sure to give the artist a clear idea of your requirements - you can even upload and send photos to give them a better idea.
Example…
Just before Christmas 2020 a customer enquired about an artwork they’d seen on our website by pop artist Gary O’Neil. Unfortunately the piece had recently been sold so we mentioned that Gary would be able to create a unique and personal piece of art for the client. Each artist has a their own specific way of working, in Gary’s case, he begins by finding images that help to tell the story he wants to create. This worked brilliantly for our client as they were able help with the arrangement of the collage to form to their exact vision.
Our client chose a variety of images, a narrative for the piece and agreed a price and completion date. Gary then created a collage of all the images.
When the client was happy with how the collage looked, Gary began his initial sketch and painting on canvas.
As the painting took shape Gary and the Brunswick Art Gallery kept the client informed at every step of the process.
The artwork was completed, the canvas stretched and box framed all within 4 weeks. It was then delivered to the Brunswick Art gallery ready for collection. Total cost: £795.
Click the button below to browse our artists. Once you’ve chosen a style and price the suits, hit the contact page and let us know!