What is Percent-for-Art (1%) and do you handle compliance?

Yes. Percent-for-Art allocates a portion of eligible construction costs to public art. VAST Projects manages scoping and budgets tied to valuation, concept submittals and commission reviews, stamped drawings as needed, permits and COIs, installation logistics, plaque specs, maintenance plan and final close-out documentation. We can also coordinate in-lieu contributions when on-site art is not feasible.

How much does a large exterior mural typically cost and how long does it take?

Developer-scale exteriors commonly range from $50k–$250k+ depending on size, access, coatings and complexity. Rough guide: ~$25–$65+ per sq ft, with economies above ~2,000 sq ft. Timelines: design/approvals 2–6 weeks; on-site install for 1,500–6,000 sq ft about 5–15+ days, longer for multi-elevation scopes.

Do you manage engineering, permits, and install?

Yes—full design-build. We coordinate engineering for anchors/relief frames, provide permit drawings and submittals when required, and handle installation with lift plans and access/traffic control as needed, plus coatings and warranties.

Can you work with our GC schedule, safety plan, and closeout docs?

Absolutely. We align to master schedules, attend coordination meetings, and provide JHAs/SDS, COIs and daily reports. Close-out includes as-installed documentation, maintenance/coating specs, warranties, photo records and any city art paperwork.

Do you do AR overlays and LED/lighting integrations?

Yes. We deliver AR layers (app or webAR) and collaborate on LED/lighting—from integrated linear accents to illuminated sculpture—handling content, hardware specs, power/data coordination and commissioning.

FAQ

Downtown block featuring large eye motif mural — city streetscape

Yes. Percent-for-Art (often “1% for Art”) requires eligible projects to allocate a portion of construction costs to public art. We manage the whole compliance path: early scoping with the owner/city, concept submittals, budgets tied to valuation, PAC/arts commission reviews, stamped drawings (as needed), insurance/COIs, installation logistics, maintenance plan, plaque specs, and final close-out documentation (including valuation and photo records). We can also coordinate in-lieu contributions if on-site art isn’t feasible.
Typical developer-scale exteriors depend on size, surface prep, access, lifts/swing stage, coatings, and design complexity. As a rough guide:
- Cost: ~$25–$65+ per sq ft (economies of scale above ~2,000 sq ft).
- Timeline: Design 2–6 weeks (approvals may add time). Install 5–15+ days on site for 1,500–6,000 sq ft, longer for very large or multi-elevation scopes.
  We’ll give a firm schedule after a site walk, elevations, and access plan.
Yes—full design-build delivery. We coordinate engineering for any anchors/relief elements/frames, provide permit drawings and submittals when required, and handle install with lift plans, traffic control (if needed), and coatings/warranties. For paint-only murals, permits are usually minimal; anything structural or in the ROW triggers engineering/permits.
Absolutely. We align to master schedules (Look-Ahead/Last Planner), attend coordination meetings, and provide JHAs, SDS, daily reports, and COIs. Our crew follows site orientation, PPE, and lift certifications. At close-out we deliver as-installed docs, maintenance/coating specs, warranties, and photo records—plus any city art program paperwork.
Yes. We design and deliver AR layers tied to the artwork (app/webAR) and collaborate with trusted partners on LED/lighting—from integrated linear accents to illuminated sculptural elements. We handle content, hardware specs, power/data coordination, and commissioning so the final experience is seamless and durable.