We can help you to develop:

- potential art sites

- community assets

- a pool of local talent

- fundraising opportunities

- material and construction options.

Our Goal:

To craft the best program for your budget while offering
a variety of project assistance options.

Our Role:

Public Art Associates collaborates with citizens, government representatives, teachers and administrators, funders and community volunteers to offer project consultation, design, management and construction from the inception of a project to its completion.A variety of levels of invovlement by PAA in a public art project are available.

- 3 Project Budget Samples -

Project #1 - Large Institution

Building construction, mural treatment, and landscaped courtyard.A professional project with the PAA artist team for a public or private institution or municipality. The team meets with project architects and designers to craft site-appropriate artwork. For an early integration project, PAA can consult on construction material options, landscaping, and other aesthetic and functional concerns.

PAA can participate in any or all of A, B, and/or C.

Building design, engineering and construction ....$ 2,200,000

A "1 Percent for Art" project would yield $ 22,000 for artworks
and other creative enhancements.

A - Early integration artwork/landscaping design.....$ 1,500

B - Entryway ceramic tile mural .....................$ 12,000

C - Courtyard landscaping, benches and lighting .....$ 8,500

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Project #2 - School Project

A school-based program, where PAA works with the teachers and administrators to design a public art project for their school. Implementation of the project is guided by PAA staff through initial meetings, periodic work sessions with students, and planning sessions with teachers. A mural or sculpture for the school is created and installed.

Expenses:
Project consultation 4 hours at $75/hour or ........$ 300
Project management 5 days at $200 per day or .......$ 1000
Materials beyond classroom art supplies ............$ 150
Services ...........................................$ 175
Total ..............................................$ 1625

Income:
To be raised through PTA, in-house funding, parent,
business and community donations, and volunteer labor.
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Project #3 - Community Park Project

A community-based project where PAA works with a neighborhood group, a local art center, and the school district to facilitate a 10 session after-school program for area youth. The program's focus is the creation of a 5' x 10' ceramic tile mural for a local park.

Expenses:
Project Facilitation Fees ...........................$ 3400
Materials, tool rental and specialized services .....$ 1800
Meeting space and storage ...........................$ 1400
Administrative support ..............................$ 800
Landscape design and engineering consultation .......$ 900
Miscellaneous (includes snacks) .....................$ 400
Documentation .......................................$ 200
Total Expenses ......................................$ 8900

Income:
In-Kind Services and Materials Donations
Hometown Community Art Center .......................$ 1400
City Administration/School Administration ...........$ 800
A-1 Engineering .....................................$ 800
A-2 Design Associates ...............................$ 600
Generic Hardware and Rentals ........................$ 600
Joe's Ceramics ......................................$ 300
Caren's Construction ................................$ 200
Fred's Catering and Photography .....................$ 100
Total In-Kind .......................................$ 4800
In-Kind Cash Income:
National or State Granting Organization .............$ 1550
Local Foundation ....................................$ 800
Parent-Teacher Association ..........................$ 550
School District .....................................$ 500
Local Municipality ..................................$ 500
Private donations ...................................$ 200
Total Cash ..........................................$ 4100
Total In-Kind and Cash ..............................$ 8900

Staff Rates:

$200 per day & up, plus expenses

 Director + Assistant
Daily Rate:

$500 per day

Hourly Rate:

From $25 to $75 per hour

Steve Wood - Public Art Associates - 719-685-4422 - steve@concretecouch.org