Professional Services
Every artwork
is a unique
logistical challenge
Studio Capacitor offers consultation and complete project management services for artists, developers, architects, and committees who are interested in showcasing public art.
Studio Capacitor
Professional Services
The logistics surrounding a work of public art can be daunting and time consuming.
Common questions include;
- What permits are needed?
- What materials are best for outdoors and the public?
- Is the concept feasible for fabrication?
- Does the budget align with the expectations?
- How is the work getting installed?
- What is the maintenance schedule?
- How does the contract deal with delays and overruns?
With over 11 years of experience in public art and placemaking, the Studio Capacitor team offers consulting and project management services for all parties, to bring an artwork from ideation to completion. With our team of project managers we can ensure efficient communication, detailed coordination, and successful execution.
Solutions for
Developers and Architects
Are you a developer or architect looking to incorporate art into your site? Do you know where to find artists or source artworks? Can you ensure that the art will be weather resistant, maintainable, and structurally sound for the public realm? Do you have someone with the experience and bandwidth to handle multiple party communications and guide the art project from concept to completion?
Studio Capacitor is experienced in all of this and more. Our capabilities include:
- Helping you find an artist or artwork that is the right fit for your development
- Making sure the materials are appropriate and durable
- Running the artist/artwork contract and qualification processes
- Handling logistics around permits and installation
We will be your single communication point, streamlining the process and ensuring professional project completion.
Solutions for Artists
You are a visionary artist. You know what to create for a public artwork commission, but you may want, or need help with the logistics. Maybe an additional set of eyes on the materials, engineering, fabrication and installation plan would make you feel better. Permits and contracts may not be your cup of tea, or deciphering site specifications, landscape architecture plans, and outlining an official maintenance document.
Studio Capacitor is here to take on tasks and walk you through the entire process from ideation to completion. If you already have a concept or artwork, we can offer in-depth feasibility studies to get ahead of surprises and regulations that may otherwise stall the project completion date. We speak the language of engineers, architects and developers, and can coordinate the best outcome for getting your work on the site. Our team also offers a documentation package to record the progress of the work from start to finish, creating shareable and important media of the artwork and artistic development.
Solutions for Art Committees
Does your art committee have a great opportunity for your community? Do you offer solutions for inexperienced artists to take on larger projects and commissions? Do you have staff dedicated to smooth communication between artists, contractors, fabricators and committees? Do you include 3D assets, detailed site plans and up-front structural specs in your RFP/RFQs? Do you have a clear idea of what an innovative, culturally supported, and low maintenance artwork requires from start to finish? Does your selection committee include professionals that can assess work from an engineering, fabrication, and installation point of view?
Studio Capacitor keeps the long term goals in mind right from the start. Our team offers holistic consulting to help ensure that new projects integrate into existing art programs and future ideals. Our team can create 3D models, site plans, and details for applicants to leverage, resulting in responses that reflect more feasible and integrated concepts.
Studio Capacitor : Complete Project Management - Detailed Service List
Exhibitions Management
Art Selection
Art Handling
Installation
Communications
Art Program Direction / Consultation
Documentation
3D Modeling of Artwork
Site planning
Budget formulation
Engineering, fabrication, and artwork logistics review
Presentations
Photos / Video
Create Art Programs
Logistics Management
Permitting
Concept / Budget Feasibility Studies
Materials Consulting
Materials Prototyping
Site Studies / Landscape Plan Review
Communication - Vendors / Fabricators / Stakeholders
Vendor Management - Lead times, shipping, etc.
Fabrication - File preparation, documentation, coordination, oversight
Equipment and Installation - Logistics, rentals, road closures, permits
Maintenance Reports - Regulations, standards, diagrams
Budget and Schedule Management - Gantt charts, bill of materials, etc
Media Production
Assets gathering and curation
RFP/RFQ Support
Vetting RFP/RFQ responses
3D Modeling of Site or Artwork