For Commissioners
Guaranteed quality art criticism for your exhibitions. Commission professional writers through Artlance.
How It Works
1
Register
Create an account for your gallery, museum, or arts organization. Provide basic information about your institution.
2
Post a Commission
Describe your exhibition, specify word count (500-2000+), set a deadline, and provide press materials. Pricing is transparent: $1/word to the writer plus 15-20% platform fee.
3
Writer Claims
A vetted writer in your region claims the commission. Artlance mediates all communication to protect editorial independence.
4
Review & Publish
The writer submits their piece. After editorial review, they publish on their platform. Payment releases automatically.
What You Get
- Vetted writers — All writers are approved by our editorial team
- Guaranteed coverage — If you commission it, a writer will write it
- Quality engagement — Every piece engages substantively with your exhibition
- Fast turnaround — Standard 15-day timeline from commission to publication
- Network amplification — Writers share across their platforms and audiences
- Transparent pricing — No hidden fees, pay per word
Pricing
Writer rate
$1.00/word
Platform fee
20% (under 1000 words) / 15% (1000+ words)
Example: 1000-word review
$1000 to writer + $150 fee = $1,150 total
Ready to commission?
Register your organization and start commissioning quality art criticism.
Register as Commissioner