Private commission
Commission an original work for a home, collection, family story, or private space.
For Patrons
Underwrite work that deserves to exist.
BackTheBrush helps patrons support artists before the work is made: with selected commissions, clear project stewardship, and a more meaningful relationship to the finished piece.
Patron Role
Your support becomes materials, time, access, and finished work.
Patrons can support a single artist commission, join a pooled fund, or help bring a civic or hospitality project to life. Each path is selected around taste, budget, timeline, and the artist's needs.
Apply as a PatronWays to Participate
Choose the support model that fits your intent
Pooled patronage
Join other patrons to underwrite artists and projects selected by the fund.
Civic or venue project
Support murals, installations, and cultural projects in places people gather.
How It Works
A calm process from intent to artwork
- Share your interests. Tell us what kind of artist, work, space, or cultural impact matters to you.
- Review a matched project. We outline the artist, scope, budget, timeline, and what patron participation includes.
- Underwrite the work. Support is directed to the artist and project needs, with clear checkpoints.
- Receive and steward the result. The finished work is documented, installed, presented, or shared according to the project plan.
Patron FAQs
What patrons usually ask first
Do I need to know exactly what I want?
No. A clear interest, space, story, or budget range is enough to start a conversation.
Can a commission support public culture too?
Yes. Some projects include documentation, public presentation, installation, or community access.
Is this only for collectors?
No. Patrons can be families, businesses, hospitality groups, cities, institutions, or cultural supporters.
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