Research supports the benefits of including art in office spaces: art that reflects the users’ passions and interests improves emotional well-being, encourages thoughtful discussion making which enhances productivity, and sends the message that the business cares about their employees and their physical space.
Including art in the design represents more than matching it to the rug or wall coverings. Art reflects the company’s brand and celebrates who they are.
Artists are great problem-solvers. Therefore, Including the artist in the design process allows for input in the creative problem-solving network that involves artwork, art installations or wall coverings, etc. I use different materials, sizes and installation techniques to make my work fit in creatively. If artists can become a creative, flexible, problem-solving resource for designers, then you can build a relationship that’s more than just selling ‘a painting.’”
As an artist and professor of interior architecture history and theory, I have played the dual role provides for a keen understanding of the connection between art and design.
As part of my practice, I provide a vast scope of services including commissioned art, available original art, framed prints for rent or lease, and art consulting services for home or office spaces. Free installation are included with all of my services.
With regard to my artwork, viewers are most interested in the texture and color of my representational imagery, specifically the New England coastline and stunning images of New England inspired nature. Nature in New England is full of light, texture, color, rhythm and pattern. These elements create the emotional pull nature has on us. My work, and the work of other artists I provide for client review, celebrates this vibrancy.
As an artist and professor of Interior Design/architecture, I have at experience in working with architects and designers on including art in commercial spaces.
That’s an important piece of advice to keep in mind: think about what you can do for these designers, not just what they can do for you. Position yourself as a problem solver, someone who can help make their life/job/day easier, and they will turn to you time and time again.
“I look for cohesiveness, abstract, bold colors,” replied Margarita. “I am also drawn to bold color and joyful pieces,” Jennifer added.
Different rooms may beg for different styles of art—pieces that make you think for an office space, pieces that are calming for a bedroom, and so on.:
One of the biggest mistakes artists make when selling their works believes Margarita? Too aggressive when selling their pieces. “That is something I have seen from time to time,” she acknowledges.
Focus on nailing the sale just as much as creating the art. Just as Meg mentioned earlier, take time to learn what type of art these designers are looking for—budget, style, colors, subjects, the works! Don’t waste their time on pushing artwork that doesn’t fit their needs. Again, even if your pieces aren’t right for their current project, they may be perfect for the next one!
Meg’s tip? “Designers usually get trade discount pricing when they purchase things for their clients. This means that they buy it at a discount, and then sell to their client’s at retail (if they have a mark-up clause in their contracts.) This can be anywhere from ten to forty percent. Offer something. You pick the percentage of the discount,” she advises. That being said, you have to be vigilant in valuing your art correctly. 20%
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SJ Art Consulting will travel to your home, business, or gallery to discuss a project. We will listen to your project goals, assess existing artwork and decorative objects, survey wall material and necessary equipment, and discuss budget and completion timeline.
SJ Art Consulting’s Installers bring the knowledge of a hardware store to each and every job. Tapping into our vast toolbox of experience, clients can expect the highest level of care and safety when it comes to properly installing your work.
LOAN OF ARTWORK AGREEMENT
Date:
Recipient:
Address:
The Artist wishes to entrust artwork, specified in the Schedule of Artworks below, with the Recipient for a limited period of time for the purpose of display at the address noted above.
- The Artist retains ownership, copyright and all reproduction rights to the artwork. The Recipient will not copy or modify directly or indirectly any of the artworks loaned, nor will the Recipient permit any third party to do so.
- The Artist/Recipient will be responsible for delivering the artwork to the Recipient. The Artist/ Recipient will be responsible for hanging the work. The Artist/Recipient will be responsible for removal of the artwork from the Recipient and delivery back to the Artist.
- The Recipient agrees to display the Artist’s contact information and indication that the artwork is for sale at the price indicated in the Schedule of Artworks below. The Artist/Recipient is responsible for all details of the sale of the artworks. The Recipient will take a commission of 0 percent on sales of the artwork.
- If the artwork is lost or stolen during the period with the Recipient, the Recipient will reimburse the Artist for the amount that would have been received upon sale of the artwork. Reimbursement for damage incurred during the period with the Recipient will be in an amount commensurate with the cost of repair of the damage, up to the amount the Artist would have received upon sale of the artwork.
- The Artist may remove the artwork at any time, giving 5-days-notice to the Recipient. The Recipient may indicate the desire for removal of the artwork at any time. The Artist agrees to remove the artwork within 1 week of acknowledging such request.
Artist: __________________________________ Recipient: _______________________________
Schedule of Artworks:
Title: Media: Size: Retail Price:
- _____________________________________________________________________________________
- _____________________________________________________________________________________
- _____________________________________________________________________________________
- ______________________________________________________________________________________
Contract to Print
Designer:
Scope: This contract allows __ permission to print on paper, the images listed below. This is a one-time only permission for images agreed upon in advance of printing.
Meg Black Studios retains ownership of, copyright, and all reproduction rights to the artwork.
The printer agrees to sign this contract, or it is signed by ___ with acknowledgement of the printer, before the files are sent for printing. File(s) to be printed will be sent via Dropbox directly to the printer.
Timeframe: Delivery of the file to be printed is due by __4. 12. 2021_______
Signatures:
Meg Black (Artist): _________ MB (4. 9. 2021) __________________
_______ (Designer):_____________________________
Printer: Email address to send files for printing:
List of Artworks to be printed:
Title: Size to be printed:
- ___________________________________ ________________
Conditions:
Limited edition prints of New England imagery, custom framed, leased at $20.00 per month each. All other work, prints or originals may be leased at 10% the retail cost of the work. All leases are for a 6-month minimum. A portion of the payments can be applied to purchase. 30-day notice required to pick-up or to rotate artwork.
Installation/de-installation co
| ServiceRatePayment duetitle of print title of originals Total amount due |
st is $100.00 hour. Average time to install/de-install including travel is 4 hours. No one is allowed to move the artwork without prior written permission. Any loss or damage to the artwork will be invoiced to customer at full cost per work. Actual cost is provided at time of lease.
Monthly payments due on the first of each month, billed in advance. A Purchase Order with the above terms is required prior to scheduling installation
Thank you for supporting my work,
Meg Black
Examples of research studies for how including artwork enriches office space:
How Art Can Positively Impact Your Emotional Well-Being: Five Ways Art Can Lower Stress Levels and Increase Happiness
How Other Design Sectors Can Influence The Future Of Workplace Design:
