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
An Artist's Perspective: Remember What Jack Said
Just because you are an artist doesn't mean you can collaborate. The collaboration, and the ability to collaborate, come first.
Read the articleResearch
Public art researchCollaboration
Consultation in Public Art PracticeCollaboration
How artists can work with design teams on capital projects: An Arts Consultant's Perspective More collaborationPractical advice
Commissioning Guidelines: Modus Operandi
These guidelines, prepared by Modus Operandi, recognise that every opportunity is different, and recommend that strategies for commissioning art should be as unique and site-specific as the artworks they seek to generate.
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Insurance for ArtistsPolicies and guidance
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council Public Art StrategyFunding
Funding: Sources for Public Art More practical adviceReports
Art in the Travelling Landscape: Hi-Views
Art & the Travelling Landscape is an art project focused on the National Cycle Network, a sustainable transport infrastructure with 12,000 miles of safe cycling and walking routes.
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