Public Art Mentoring
Understanding the Specialisms, Roles and Processes of Public Art Commissioning
Public art is a rapidly growing area within the creative industries, there are opportunities within the public and private sector, with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $1m+. But this area of practice is notoriously demanding for everyone involved. These commissions can be very challenging in a number of ways and can be overwhelming for inexperienced artists. Currently there are very few practical training or development opportunities for artists wishing to work in permanent public art.
T Projects are passionate about the development of artists as creative professionals. We have developed the Public Art Mentoring Program to bring together leading sector professionals involved at every stage of the development and delivery of public art. Together with our project partners, we share expert knowledge and perspectives from all the specialisms involved in public art commissioning.
This program that was first run as a pilot in May and June 2023. We are now rolling out the program as an annual ongoing professional development program for artists with little or no public art experience, who wish to develop and expand their practice to work within the public realm. Dates for the 2024 program, along with application details will be released soon.
Artist's Feedback
The Public Art Mentoring program provided an engaging and comprehensive overview of the entire process of devising, developing and realising quality public art projects. With its emphasis on collaboration and open-mindedness, it brilliantly illustrated how to effectively engage all stakeholders in matters of artistic vision and community connection. A thoroughly rewarding and empowering experience which I would recommend to anyone interested in pursuing a career in public art.
Gregory Carosi