A lot of thinking goes into a piece of public art. We take on board the objectives and vision of our clients, whether developers, architects, local councils or communities. We then create a strategy for the space that will bring together all these strands to create a work of public art that has a real sense of integrity.

As public art consultants, we can advise clients on incorporating public art into the planning stage of their development. If your development already has a Section 106 Public Art requirement, we can project manage the entire process. We can also help with applications for artwork planning consent.

Public consultation is one of the first steps in involving the community in your development plans. We are highly experienced at setting up workshops, exhibitions and interviews for community dialogue. We’ve also designed many rewarding community arts programmes which can make a hugely positive impact.

At Art Contact we maintain a considerable database of artists and artworks which often forms the first step in any selection process. The choice of an artist can then be made, whether for commission, or buying an existing artwork. We can advise and guide you on which artists work at the scale and style which would best fit your space, and follow the process through to the final installation.

As public art consultants we work with an experienced in-house team of experts, from our consultants to our framers, packers, transporters and installers. We can project manage the entire process of commissioning and installing, bringing in an extensive network of specialists in all associated areas.