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
How artists can work with design teams on capital projects: An Arts Consultant's Perspective
Written by Sam Wilkinson in 2004, this paperwork considers the benefits of having an artist work as part of a design team, with the opportunity to have a fundamental influence on the outcome of the development.
Read the articleCollaboration
An Artist's Perspective: Remember What Jack SaidResearch
Public art researchCollaboration
The Art of Illumination: What role do artists play in lighting our public realm? More collaborationPractical advice
When the Architects Leave: Maintaining artwork in the hospital environment
This information sheet by Josie Aston considers the particular challenges of maintaining artwork in the hospital environment in the light of the experiences of arts curators at six NHS hospitals.
Read morePolicies and guidance
Landcom Public Art Guidelines, New South Wales, AustraliaContracts and copyright
Public Art Commissions - Good PracticeFunding
Funding: Sources for Public Art 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