PUBLIC ART CONSULTATION

Ballard Fine Art is a leading public art consultation firm, managing and consulting for some of the largest and most complex art projects in Canada. Offering full art management and curatorial services for a wide range of public and private art projects, we work collaboratively with our clients, stakeholders and design team professionals to help realize the project vision and goals with innovative and compelling public art.

We develop and facilitate art plans including Strategic Master Art Plans and Detailed Public Art Plans for diverse private, corporate and public projects of all scales, providing extensive knowledge and insightful attention to best practices in contemporary art. As well, we have vast experience with City public art policy and guidelines required for many development projects. Our scope of services includes history and community context research, community engagement strategies, artist research, artist selection process, artist liaison, management of budgets, artist contracts and final documentation with maintenance manuals as well as assistance with public relations for successful public art projects.

We provide engaging public art that sparks imagination and fosters and encourages connectivity and social interaction, enriching urban environments and the public realm