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Collaboration

The Saltley Geyser by David Cotterrell. Commissioned by Shillam+ Smith Architecture and Urbanism. Photo: Grant Smith.

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.

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Collaboration

How artists can work with design teams on capital projects: An Arts Consultant's Perspective

Collaboration

An Artist's Perspective: Remember What Jack Said

Collaboration

Reflections on Collaboration - Feasibility and Sustainability More collaboration

Practical advice

Banksy, Park Street, Bristol. Photo: Mark Luck

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.

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The healthcare sector

When the Architects Leave: Maintaining artwork in the hospital environment

Advice for artists

Insurance for Artists

Commissioning

Commissioning Guidelines More practical advice

Reports

Architen Landrell, ‘Kites’ - interior courtyard, Princess Royal University Hospital, Kent, 2003 - King’s Fund: Enhancing the Healing Environment programme

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.

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Environment & landscape

Art in the Travelling Landscape: Hi-Views

Regeneration

Positive Places, Look Ahead Housing and Care, Public Art Programme

Reports

Art at the Met Office More reports

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