Commissioning The Original Banksy
Commissioning is the process of hiring The Original Banksy to create an artwork, based on your brief.
There are many reasons why people commission art. Sometimes, they require a piece painted on a particular shape or size canvas.
On other occasions, they might want an artwork varying the theme of the original. Interior designers may commission art that fits into the colour scheme of their project, while corporate clients might want to match a specific theme to complement their visual identity. Whatever the reason, the Original Banksy is more than happy to discuss your ideas with you prior to accepting a commission.
Index of Questions
Where to Start?
Do you want a piece that’s based on an existing Original Banksy artwork or a completely different piece? For instance, you might want something with the same theme but in a different size.
You may also want to commission a mural or a series of paintings for a particular location or event.Original Banksy will be happy to discuss any ideas you may have, but he will only paint a piece which he relates to and, although you may have inspired his thinking, it will be entirely his creation.
What are the elements of a commission contract?
The contract should start with a loose description of everything you verbally agreed on (the size, any specific colours, materials, subject matter and other details of the composition).
The Original Banksy will request a 50:50 payment structure, requiring you to pay 50% upfront and the rest when the artwork is finished. This is standard fine art industry practice.
Original Banksy will detail his requirements and discuss how often you’ll receive visual updates, (sketches, progress photos) and in what form.
Copyright
Even when you purchase a piece, Original Banksy will still retain the legal rights to it. Original Banksy will want to include an image of the artwork in his portfolio, possibly on his website and, sometimes, might want to borrow the piece for a physical exhibition. If there’s a reason why you don’t want the art piece to be featured on his website, make sure you clearly state that in the contract.
Shipping arrangements
Once the artwork has been completed, you need to get it delivered. It is important to explore shipping options and ensure that the artwork you ordered arrives safely to its intended location. In this part of the contract, you’ll see who is arranging the shipment: the client, or The Original Banksy. If you are ordering an art piece from another country, you will likely have to pay taxes, customs charges, import duty and VAT, which will increase the price of the commission.
Since shipping can be complicated, it might be better to leave it to The Original Banksy. The company is knowledgeable about shipping options and additional costs and will be able to take care of all shipping arrangements.
Timeline
The timeline in the contract will contain time estimates for every part of the creative process. It will also include the payment schedule, deadlines for drafts and compositional previews and the time needed to complete and deliver the work.
Initial contact
Please contact us at [email protected] in the first instance to discuss your requirements.
Index of Questions
Where to Start?
Do you want a piece that’s based on an existing Original Banksy artwork or a completely different piece? For instance, you might want something with the same theme but in a different size.
You may also want to commission a mural or a series of paintings for a particular location or event.Original Banksy will be happy to discuss any ideas you may have, but he will only paint a piece which he relates to and, although you may have inspired his thinking, it will be entirely his creation.
What are the elements of a commission contract?
The contract should start with a loose description of everything you verbally agreed on (the size, any specific colours, materials, subject matter and other details of the composition).
The Original Banksy Ltd will request a 50:50 payment structure, requiring you to pay 50% upfront and the rest when the artwork is finished. This is standard fine art industry practice.
Original Banksy will detail his requirements and discuss how often you’ll receive visual updates, (sketches, progress photos) and in what form.
Copyright
Even when you purchase a piece, Original Banksy will still retain the legal rights to it. Original Banksy will want to include an image of the artwork in his portfolio, possibly on his website and, sometimes, might want to borrow the piece for a physical exhibition. If there’s a reason why you don’t want the art piece to be featured on his website, make sure you clearly state that in the contract.
Shipping arrangements
Once the artwork has been completed, you need to get it delivered. It is important to explore shipping options and ensure that the artwork you ordered arrives safely to its intended location. In this part of the contract, you’ll see who is arranging the shipment: the client, or The Original Banksy. If you are ordering an art piece from another country, you will likely have to pay taxes, customs charges, import duty and VAT, which will increase the price of the commission.
Since shipping can be complicated, it might be better to leave it to The Original Banksy Ltd. The company is knowledgeable about shipping options and additional costs and will be able to take care of all shipping arrangements.
Timeline
The timeline in the contract will contain time estimates for every part of the creative process. It will also include the payment schedule, deadlines for drafts and compositional previews and the time needed to complete and deliver the work.
Initial contact
Please contact us at [email protected] in the first instance to discuss your requirements.
