Public Art Commission Calculator
Estimate the total budget for a public art sculpture commission including fabrication, installation, and site preparation.
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Results
Total project budget
$48,023.00
Fabrication$12,100.00
Artist design fee$2,178.00
Foundation & site prep$10,000.00
Installation$11,700.00
Lighting$3,100.00
Structural engineering$1,500.00
Permits$1,500.00
Contingency$5,145.00
Cost per foot$6,003.00
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter sculpture height (ft) and select primary material (bronze, steel, stone, wood, mixed media).
- Select art type (figurative, abstract, functional, interactive) and site complexity.
- Set contingency (%) (10-20% for public projects with community review).
- Review total budget including fabrication, design fee, foundation/installation, and contingency.
- Public art commissions require separate insurance riders -- budget $1,500-$5,000/yr for installation coverage.
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