Commissions: What are they? How do they work? 

A Commission is a piece of artwork created specifically for the client by the artist. 

Limerick Printmakers Studio and Gallery are uniquely placed in the environment to provide an artwork commissioning service. Not only are we a working artists studio but we also exhibit the best in contemporary limited edition prints from the region. 

If you require a print to be created specifically for you, for business or pleasure, it can be arranged by Limerick Printmakers Studio & Gallery. Alternatively if would would like to buy, or gift work, ready to hang....please click here.

We work with our professional artists and commissioners to match their needs while allowing the full creative process to take place. Opportunities such as commissions help our artists push the boundaries of their own practice by making work for new environments and audiences.  

Des Mac Mahon, Fiona Quill and Suzannah O'Reilly were commissioned to produce a series of 6 editioned prints (a total of 58 prints) for the high end luxury apartments in the landmark Riverpoint Building, Bishops Quay, over looking the Shannon River in Limerick City.   Below is a selection of the commissioned works. 

Selected Commissions by Limerick Printmakers Studio & Gallery

• Fordham Development, Riverpoint Building, Bishops Quay, Limerick.

• Department of Education and Science, Raheen, Limerick.

• Holiday homes James Real, County Kerry. 

• Various private commissions for individuals. 

 

The procedure for a commission is as follows: 

1. Think about what you want? Is there something specific you want with regard to: 

1. Size: Do you know where the piece will be hung?

2. Colour: Do you want to match the piece to an existing interior?

3. Artist: Have you a particular artist in mind?

4. Medium: Do you have a preference for the type of print you would like? Would it be etching, lithography, silkscreen?

5. Who will be viewing the work: Is it for a school, a business or a private home? We can match you with an artist who would make work which is suitable for your environment. 

6. Framing: Whether you would like us to have the work framed? We can provide specialised museum quality framing from Normoyle and Frawley Framers.

7. Installation: Would you like the work installed in your premises or home? 

8. Budget: Do you have a minimum or maximum amount you can spend?

9. Time: Do you have a deadline for the commission?

You do not need to know the answer to all of these but it is helpful to focus your needs. 


2. Contact Melissa or Kate at Limerick Printmakers Studio & Gallery on 061 311806 or at limerickprintmakers@gmail.com,  and they will start the process. They will arrange a meeting with you in person to go through the above questions and to assess exactly what your needs are. This process ensures your requirements are understood and that you can be matched with the most suitable artist. We can also arrange a site visit at this point if advice on placement or sizing is needed. 

3. Following the first consultation a meeting will be set up at the Printmakers Studio where you will be shown a variety of artists work which relates to your preferences. You can decide on artist, style and size at this point. 

4. After you agree on an artist and your specific artistic requirements are confirmed, Limerick Printmakers Studio & Gallery will contact you in writing to confirm the commission, set the price and confirm completion date. 

5. Limerick Printmakers will then deliver the completed commission to your location and install the artwork if required.