Practical advice
The information here covers all aspects of the commissioning process from developing a public art strategy, finding an artist and funding - to managing a commission as an artist or project manager.
Tree of Remembrance, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester. Artists & Photographer; Wolfgang & Heron
Commissioning
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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Policies, Strategies and Guidance
Includes examples of public art policy, strategy and guidance documents adopted by District, County Unitary Authorities, and national governments in the UK. Also, a links page for national planning policies and guidance.
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Public Art Commissions - Good Practice
This paper has been commissioned by Public Art South West from Henry Lydiate, a barrister who has specialised in the law relating to the visual arts since 1978. This paper explores key lessons learned from artists, commissioners and art lawyers who have experience of these matters over many years.
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