External Review Committee
$2,500.00
Bring transparency, credibility, and fairness to your public art process with an impartial review. Price per one project panel of five seasoned professionals.
Description
Why Choose an External Committee?
Public art decisions often face scrutiny. An external review committee ensures that every artist is evaluated fairly, transparently, and without bias. Unlike unpaid volunteer panels or internal teams, a paid external committee values expertise and professionalism, bringing a higher standard of accountability to the process.
What’s Included
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Panel of 5 experts from diverse professional backgrounds
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Unbiased artist selection based on merit and criteria, not personal connections
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Collection assessments that ensure long-term cultural and financial value
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Curatorial guidance to align projects with community vision and impact
Meet the experts: Monochronicle Team
Why Paid Committees Are Better
Volunteer juries often lack consistency, time, or independence. A paid committee guarantees that each decision is made by dedicated, impartial professionals who are accountable to the highest standards. This model:
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Reduces bias and favoritism
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Encourages transparency in the selection process
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Improves trust with artists, funders, and the public
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Delivers professional-level evaluations that withstand scrutiny
Pricing
| Tier | Applications Reviewed | Price (USD) | What’s Included |
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| Standard | Up to 50 | $2,500 / project | Committee of 5 experts; unbiased scoring; shortlist + recommendations; brief summary report. |
| Extended | 51–100 | $3,500 | Everything in Standard, plus expanded review time and AI-enhanced tools for fairness and inclusivity. |
| Large Open Call | 101–250 | $6,000 | Everything in Extended, plus a structured rubric recommendation and detailed panel report. |
| Mega Open Call | 251–350 | $8,500 | Everything in Large, plus optional live panel session (virtual), expanded QA, and top-20 matrix. |
| Enterprise | 351+ (high volume) | Custom quote | Tailored scope. Suggested guide: $25 per application beyond 350, plus base service. In-person options available. |
Add-ons (optional): Applicant feedback summaries ($35/applicant); additional selection round / interviews ($500 per round);
public presentation / board briefing ($750 virtual; in-person by quote); on-site facilitation (by quote + travel).
All tiers include a 5-member impartial committee, conflict-of-interest checks, standardized rubrics, and final recommendations.
Benefits for Your Organization
An external review committee strengthens public trust in the commissioning process by ensuring fairness and transparency, while also demonstrating good governance to funders and partners. It saves valuable staff time by streamlining evaluations and delivering credible outcomes, and positions your program as a leader in adopting best practices for public art. Contact us for more information.
