Resources
This section contains a wealth of information and practical advice on all aspects of public art practice, from commissioning, through to research and useful links to other relevant sites.
Tree of Remembrance, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester. Artists & Photographer; Wolfgang & Heron
Collaboration
Consultation in Public Art Practice
‘Consultation’ within a public art commission can vary as widely as the nature of public art commissioning itself. This information sheet aims to highlight good examples and creative ways of working.
Read the articleCollaboration
How artists can work with design teams on capital projects: An Arts Consultant's PerspectiveCollaboration
An Artist's Perspective: Remember What Jack SaidCollaboration
Reflections on Collaboration - Feasibility and Sustainability More collaborationPractical advice
Public Art and Planning
Updated in June 2009, Public Art South West commissioned a new guide by their Planning Associate, Mark Luck. The report promotes a range of planning led approaches for securing the integration of public art, both within key development schemes and through the delivery of public realm improvements.
View the Public Art and Planning paperThe healthcare sector
When the Architects Leave: Maintaining artwork in the hospital environmentAdvice for artists
Insurance for ArtistsCommissioning
Commissioning Guidelines More practical adviceReports
Patient Environments and the Arts
The Patient Environments and the Arts conference was held at the Royal College of Physicians, Regents Park, London on 22 January 2007.
Read the conference report