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
The Art of Illumination: What role do artists play in lighting our public realm?Collaboration
An Artist's Perspective: Remember What Jack Said More collaborationPractical advice
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council Public Art Strategy
Weymouth and Portland, hosts for the London 2012 Olympic Sailing events, publish their public art strategy, The Commissioning Plan
Read moreContracts and copyright
Public Art Commissions - Good PracticeLocal authorities
Public Art and PlanningAdvice for artists
Guidelines for Commissioning and Selecting Artists and Craftspeople 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