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What does it mean to commission art? Picture the people who typically commission art. If you're like most of us, you've likely conjured up an image of Kings, Queens, and the cultural elite (whatever that means). And you'd be right: historically, art commissioning has been an immensely privileged process. Yet it doesn't have to be this way. What if we created a better system so that anyone could commission art? If you were to design your own art commission, what would that look like? Born out of Queens Council on the Arts' Artist Commissioning Program, this book will walk you through how to create your own art commission. In eight easy steps (and an interactive workbook!), you'll learn how to develop new culture - culture that resonates with your community and reflects your values. We know that everyday people can commission art. For years, we've watched Queens art lovers of all walks of life produce new, meaningful work that tells untold stories important to their communities. Now, it's your turn. Don't be confined to the culture that already exists. Commission the art you want to see in the world.

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Kelly Olshan is an arts manager and visual artist passionate about providing fiscal and educational resources for creative practitioners. She graduated Valedictorian from UNC Asheville, where she obtained a BFA in Painting, and holds an MA in Arts Administration from Columbia University. Her research on professional development for artists has been published in the Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society. She serves as a Program Manager for Queens Council on the Arts, where she oversees the organization's Artist Commissioning Program, High School to Art School, and Professional Development programs. She serves on the Advisory Committee of DOT Public Art program and as a frequent panelist for NYC's Percent for Art Program. In 2019, she was named an emerging leader by New York Foundation for the Arts. Her own visual artwork invites the viewer to navigate towards an unattainable landscape, and has been exhibited nationally.

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