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
Reflections on Collaboration - Feasibility and Sustainability
Public Art South West has commissioned public artist Lee Simmons to write about her practice, specifically the various collaborative methods she has been part of and how sustainable they may or may not be.
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The Art of Illumination: What role do artists play in lighting our public realm?Research
Public art researchCollaboration
How artists can work with design teams on capital projects: An Arts Consultant's Perspective More collaborationPractical advice
Guidelines for Commissioning and Selecting Artists and Craftspeople
The selection of an artist or craftsperson for a public art commission should be an intriguing and exciting task but it can also be fraught with difficulties.
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Policies, Strategies and GuidancePolicies and guidance
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council Public Art StrategyPolicies and guidance
Landcom Public Art Guidelines, New South Wales, Australia More practical adviceReports
Art at the Met Office
This is the first time that the Met Office has commissioned artists to work in collaboration with staff and to benefit from the unexpected insights that arise from dialogue between artists and scientists.
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