“STEPS Public Art has helped us curate ten exceptional pieces of art for our Business Improvement Association. They’re experts in facilitating the process and have excellent connections nationwide to find artists. We highly recommend them to help with your art project.”
Our customized approach means you get public art that suits your timelines, budgets, and community needs
From vibrant murals to sculptures and multimedia installations, public art is a complex process. The good news is, we get it!
We know how to hire artists, provide consultation services, navigate permits and policies, engage with communities for creative placemaking, and produce public art that makes your spaces stand out.
We’re committed to making your public art goals into a reality by making the process easy to save you time and energy.
Tee Up Downsview Mini Golf
Artist Credit: Meghan Cheng
Photo Credit: Garcia Creative
What outcomes can you expect?
- Professional and tailored public art management service that meets the needs of your team and the community
- Connections to artists, fabricators, installers, and other networks to bring your project to life
- Production of large and complex public art installations that will impact communities for years to come
Ready to get started? Book a call with our team today!
If you’re an artist, please contact us through the artist form
What have we done in the past?
Taking it national:
BMO National Mural Series
Canada-wide
Playing with public art:
Tee Up Downsview Mini Golf
Toronto, Ontario
Reimagining empty storefronts:
Brampton Storefronts
Brampton, Ontario
Bringing 25 sculptures to the streets:
Eglinton Way Public Art Competition
Toronto, Ontario
Ready for us to manage your public art project?
Hiring us for public art management of your next project is easy and straightforward. Follow the steps below and you’ll be off to the races.
Step 1: Reflect
Think about your public art goals. Take a look at our FAQ section to learn more about our public art management services available (such as shortlisting artists, consulting, project evaluation, and more).
Step 2: Book
Use the Book a Call function on the website to schedule a call with a member of our Agency team for murals and interior installations.
For other types of installations (such as sculptural, temporary, new media, policy development, call for artists development, program development, etc.), book a call with the Public Art team.
Note: Are you an artist? We have a space just for you! Please contact us through the artist form.
Step 3: Prep
Check your email and make sure the call is in your calendar. Don’t forget to prepare– come with your goals, dreams, timeline, and budget range so we can help you best.
Step 4: Attend
Attend the call. During this time, we’ll determine whether your project is a good fit for what we offer. If it is, we’ll recommend the next steps.
Step 5: Celebrate!
We look forward to working with you and your team.
Ready to get started? Book a call with our team today!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is public art management?
Public art management encompasses strategic planning for artwork in public spaces. This involves project management from start to finish, including commissioning and selecting artists, engaging with the community, managing budgets and securing funding, navigating site-specific permits and regulations, and arranging and overseeing art installation and maintenance.
Why is public art management important?
Public art benefits cities and communities in different ways; it can develop a sense of place and shared identity, represent the populations that call the place home, strengthen community ties in the area, and encourage conversations about issues or histories facing the public space. Public art has the power to change the way people think about their community.
Our public art management service brings extensive knowledge to your project to ensure a smooth and positive experience. Our roster of professional artists and staff of urban planners, public art managers, and placemaking professionals are excited to tackle your public art ideas. Book a call with our team to get the conversation started.
How do I hire a mural artist for my commercial building mural project?
Public art benefits cities and communities in different ways; it can develop a sense of place and shared identity, represent the populations that call the place home, strengthen community ties in the area, and encourage conversations about issues or histories facing the public space. Public art has the power to change the way people think about their community.
Our public art management service brings extensive knowledge to your project to ensure a smooth and positive experience. Our roster of professional artists and staff of urban planners, public art managers, and placemaking professionals are excited to tackle your public art ideas. Book a call with our team to get the conversation started.
Why should I use a public art management service?
Our public art management team has the experience to help you plan and implement public artwork to transform your community. The STEPS team streamlines the process and plays a critical role in:
- Enhancing the cultural and visual character of your site with unique public art
- Fostering community engagement to ensure the artwork has cultural resonance and aligns with their goals and values
- Managing the project from start to finish to produce an art piece that contributes to the overall vitality of your site
Want to learn more about how we can tailor public art management to meet your public space goals? Book an exploratory call with our team!
Ready to get started? Book a call with our team today!