Provided by AtA for all projects:

  • Annually updated searchable database of eligible Kansas City artists with images of and information about each artist’s work and qualifications. These artists of excellence have been selected for participation by a curatorial panel of arts professionals from the Kansas City area and Midwest region, following an open call to all artists residing within a 60 mile radius of Kansas City, Mo.
  • Initial meeting with AtA program representative including: introduction to AtA; discussion of project scope and project/client interests; discussion of possible scenarios for art purchase/commission; review of potential artists of interest; narrowing pool of artists for gallery or studio visits or more information; determination of approximate scope of services relative to art budget.
  • Following initial consultation meeting, AtA representative will contact a selection of galleries and artists of interest to schedule gallery and studio visits and, as appropriate, accompany architect/client on visits (number of visits to be determined relative to art budget).
  • Follow-up check ins to track progress and expenses.
  • Plaque of Art Achievement for public display at project site and digital Art Achievement logo/stamp for architect + client use.
  • Recognition of completed project on AtA website.
  • Creation and distribution of press release to local and regional media describing project and purchased/commissioned artwork in context of initiative

For Silver level Art Achievement projects (in addition to all services listed above):

  • In the case of commissions of new work, AtA representative will attend meetings as appropriate with/among selected artist, architect and client to help define project scope, contract with artist, and process for completion (number of meetings to be determined based on project size/scope).

For Gold level Art Achievement projects (in addition to all services listed above):

  • Recognition of completed project with special front-page feature on AtA website, including narrative and images.
  • Inclusion of project documentation in annual/biennial AtA exhibition.
  • Co-hosting of outreach/unveiling event at completed project site and promotion of event to AIA membership if desired.
  • Publication of project in annual/biennial AIA Awards publication.

Additional services available at rates to be determined:

  • Management of artist selection process for site-specific commissions: work with architect/client to develop RFP to short-list of eligible artists; solicit proposals from artists/schedule presentations; work with architect and client to select final artist for commission; oversee completion of work
  • Consultation on framing, lighting, and placement of works at project site
  • Artwork transport to project site
  • Physical installation of artwork at project site
  • Writing and production of wall texts/essay/brochure/catalogue about purchased/commissioned artworks

*All services beyond initial consultation may be contracted out by AtA to qualified subcontractors