Why Public Art Teams Partner with Us
Capacity for Projects of Any Scale
Our 8-acre campus includes some of the largest and best-equipped art fabrication facilities in the world, allowing us to take on projects that many shops simply cannot accommodate.
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Experience with Complex Projects
We understand the realities of public art commissions, including engineering requirements, municipal review processes, fabrication schedules, transportation logistics, installation planning, and long-term maintenance considerations.
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Continuity Through Installation
Our team supports projects from schematic development through fabrication, installation, and ongoing support, providing continuity of care that few fabrication partners can match.
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Over 30 Years in the Industry
Since 1995, Creative Machines has created large-scale public artworks that transform spaces into destinations. Our multidisciplinary studio has deep expertise in engineering, fabrication, lighting integration, and project management. With more than 80 large-scale projects completed across the United States and internationally, we understand how to create durable, site-responsive experiences that resonate with communities and meet the practical demands of civic and commercial environments.
Delivering the Highest Standards in Art Fabrication
Creative Machines has been a leader in monumental art, kinetic sculpture, and large-scale public installations for more than 30 years. While we are best known for designing and delivering our own award-winning projects, we also partner with other artists to help bring their concepts to life. Our multidisciplinary team specializes in solving complex challenges that bring ambitious projects to life through research and development, engineering, fabrication, and installation.
We work closely with public art administrators, art consultants, commissioning agencies, and project managers who are seeking experienced fabrication partners for selected artists. Whether an artist requires technical support, engineering expertise, custom prototyping, fabrication capabilities, or installation assistance, our team can help bridge the gap between concept and completion.
Supporting Artists Beyond Concept Design
Many artists have a strong vision but need a trusted partner to help realize it at scale. Once a concept has been selected or approved, Creative Machines can support the project through every stage of technical development, including:
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Schematic Development
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Detail Design
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Licensed Structural & Electrical Engineering Coordination
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Fabrication Documentation
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Material & Systems Evaluation
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Prototype Development & Testing
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Custom Fabrication
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Lighting Integration
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Kinetic Systems
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Installation & Commissioning
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Long-Term Maintenance & Support
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Project Planning & Technical Coordination
Our role is not to redesign an artist's concept, but to help make it buildable, durable, and successful while preserving the original artistic intent. We are backed by sophisticated project management systems and decades of experience collaborating with artists, architects, engineers, contractors, and public agencies.
Creative Machines' Specialized Capabilities
Located in Tucson, AZ on 8-acres, with 77,000 square feet of fabrication space, 5 gantry cranes, and clear spans over 50 feet high. Creative Machines offers expertise in:
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Monumental Sculpture Fabrication
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Kinetic Sculpture Systems
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Architectural & Integrated Public Art
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Large-Scale Steel Fabrication
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Dynamic Lighting Systems
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Simple Lighting Solutions with High Visual Impact
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Dichroic Materials
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Point-Source Projection Systems
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Durable Stained-Glass Effects
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Koda XT Integration
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Building Facades & Architectural Features
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Interactive & Experiential Installations
With over 30 years of experience, we have successfully completed over 300 projects all over the world! Every project expands our technical knowledge, allowing us to confidently support projects of any scale.
A Trusted Fabricator for Artists
If you are an art consultant, public art manager, commissioning agency, or project administrator working with artists who need fabrication support, we invite you to share our work. We welcome conversations with artists at any stage and are happy to discuss fabrication approaches, technical considerations, budgets, timelines, and production strategies.
Our goal is simple: help artists successfully realize ambitious work while giving project teams confidence that the vision can be delivered safely, beautifully, and reliably.