The phrase "major commission" refers to an important task or project that someone is hired or entrusted to carry out. It usually involves a significant amount of responsibility and may have a noticeable impact or significance. Full definition
She has curated a long row of international exhibitions and consulted on several major commissions for public and private institutions and companies. (vda.lt)
He has exhibited his work internationally, published widely, regularly receives major commissions, and has won numerous awards. (artviewer.org)
Richards» presentation for Cymru yn Fenis Wales in Venice 2017 — his first major commission at an international biennale — will consist of a new, site - responsive sound installation and a suite of additional works containing overlapping archival samples and musical extracts repeated or reworked into different forms. (artlyst.com)