Commission (art)
Hiring and payment for the creation of a piece of art / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In art, a commission is the act of requesting the creation of a piece, often on behalf of another. Artwork may be commissioned by private individuals, by the government, or businesses. Commissions often resemble endorsement or sponsorship.
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In classical music, ensembles often commission pieces from composers, where the ensemble secures the composer's payment from private or public organizations or donors.