Commission Artwork

Make Something Meaningful

Looking for artwork created specifically for your home, business, organization, or special occasion? Commission an original piece from a Daybreak Artist and bring their creativity into your space.

Every commission is an opportunity to support an artist experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity while bringing something one-of-a-kind into your life. From paintings and drawings to photography, mixed media, and other creative disciplines, our artists can create work inspired by your vision, story, space, or ideas.

Art Made With You in Mind

A commission gives you the opportunity to collaborate with an artist and become part of the creative process. Whether you have a specific concept in mind or simply know the feeling, subject, or style you're looking for, we'll help connect you with an artist whose work is a good fit.

Commissions can be created for:

  • Homes and personal spaces

  • Businesses and offices

  • Restaurants, hotels, and hospitality spaces

  • Community and nonprofit spaces

  • Gifts and special occasions

  • Custom artwork inspired by a story, person, place, or idea

More Than a Piece of Art

When you commission a Daybreak Artist, you're not simply purchasing artwork. You're creating an opportunity. Your commission provides an artist with paid creative work and the chance to develop their practice, build their portfolio, share their expertise, and have their work valued in the broader community. For artists who have historically had limited access to the art world, a commission can open the door to new relationships, recognition, income, and future creative opportunities.

How It Works

1. Tell Us What You're Looking For

Complete our commission inquiry form with information about your vision, space, budget, timeline, and any inspiration you'd like to share.

2. We'll Match You With an Artist

Our team will review your request and identify Daybreak Artists whose creative practice and interests may be a good fit.

3. Develop the Concept

You'll connect with the artist to discuss your ideas, expectations, and creative direction before work begins.

4. Support an Artist's Creative Work

The artist creates your original piece while receiving paid income for their work.

5. Receive Something One-of-a-Kind

Your finished artwork is yours to enjoy, display, and share—and you'll know the person behind it and the opportunity your commission helped create.

Ready to Commission Artwork?

Tell us what you're imagining. Whether you have a fully developed idea or are simply looking for something special, we'll help you find the right Daybreak Artist. Email us at creative@daybreakarts.org