Commissioning John Makepeace
"Commissioning is a creative initiative often inspired by the desire to give expression to our times."
John Makepeace
In addition to commissions for private and corporate clients around the world, John is represented in the permanent collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London; the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge; the Museum fur Kunsthandwerk, Frankfurt; and the Arts Institute, Chicago.
The commissioning process has five distinct stages:
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Detailed discussion to establish the client's requirements, an indicative budget and timescale.
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A letter from John Makepeace will confirm the above to include:
- a summary of the client's brief
- the proposed budget, including stage payments.
- the anticipated timescale -
The preparation, presentation and approval of the design proposals.
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The making. Following receipt of a deposit, regular photography will record work in progress.
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Delivery and installation.

Prospective clients are invited to outline their thoughts below. John will be pleased to discuss these with you and arrange a subsequent meeting.