public commission

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A work commissioned by a government or public body.

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  • The sculptor received a public commission to create a monument for the city square.
  • The new library was a public commission, funded entirely by taxpayers.
  • This symphony was a public commission for the national orchestra's anniversary.
  • Her career took off after she won her first major public commission.
  • The city council is offering a public commission for a mural in the new subway station.
  • Securing a public commission is often a significant milestone in an artist's career.
  • Was the controversial statue in the town center a public commission or privately funded?
  • The museum's new wing, a notable public commission, was designed by a world-renowned architect.
  • The government has funded several public commissions to support local artists.
  • Unlike a private sale, a public commission often needs to reflect the community's values.