What else should be considered when commissioning an artist?
• Contractual issues • Insurance • Ownership • Maintenance • De- commissioning • Education & Community projects • Documentation • Press and PR • Evaluation • Celebration! Q: Can you give me some guidance on developer contributions? The Provision of Public Art Supplementary Planning Guidance states the Council aims to seek 1% of the capital costs of a development where it is: • Residential O.4 ha or 10 dwellings • Employment sites, Key Employment Areas and employment sites greater than 235sqm • Significant recreational or tourist development • Retail developments of 2,500sqm or more The September 2006 Development Control Guidance notes refers to housing only and uses an average dwelling in southwest as basis for percent for art contribution based on 1%. The formula is in place based on e.g. £85,00 average cost to build therefore £853 percent for art contribution expected: • 1 bed unit = £512 • 2 bed unit £687 • 3 bed unit £896 • 4 bed unit = £1217 Q: As an architect /developer can I man
