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
An Artist's Perspective: Remember What Jack SaidCollaboration
Reflections on Collaboration - Feasibility and SustainabilityResearch
Public art research More collaborationPractical advice
When the Architects Leave: Maintaining artwork in the hospital environment
This information sheet by Josie Aston considers the particular challenges of maintaining artwork in the hospital environment in the light of the experiences of arts curators at six NHS hospitals.
Read moreAdvice for artists
Guidelines for Commissioning and Selecting Artists and CraftspeopleFunding
Funding: Sources for Public ArtPolicies and guidance
Landcom Public Art Guidelines, New South Wales, Australia 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.
Read the report