David Gibbons
Lighshift
Lightshift
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust
InSite Arts locate themself in a unique position - to support and deliver the aspirations of its clients whilst also ensuring artists are given the confidence and the support to generate work of value to the specific context they are invited to work in.
One of the important aspects of InSite Arts work is to facilitate relationships to allow the effective flow of information between the artists and the key personnel within a development. InSite Arts play an important role in the preparation of information such as employers' requirements, liaison with contractors, fabricators, sub-contractors all of which is vital to the success of any public art programme. As project managers, InSite Arts position itself robustly within the design teams for any development.
Public art is not a process which is necessarily simple, but it is one, when set up appropriately, with the right people fully aware of the roles expected of them and the expectations of the artists, work can therefore be delivered most efficiently.
InSite Arts has many years' experience of working with clients in the private and public sector to ensure that this level of coordination and collaboration is achieved within all commissions.
InSite Arts is generally appointed at the earliest possible stage of a development or regeneration project. Its role runs right through to the completion of work and can often involve advising PR and press teams on how best to promote the artwork within a development.
InSite Arts offers curatorial and artistic advice in the formulation of policy, strategy and arts programming
Research artists for each commission seeking to work with established and emerging artists
Advise clients on the budgetary and procurements process for their art commissioning
InSite Arts is passionate about recording public art commissions and creating an appropriate form of legacy for permanent programmes and temporary work through its publishing activities
Development of public art strategy liaison with key partners
Creation of clear curatorial / artistic approaches to commissioning programmes
Production of public art commission programmes and action plans
Strategy for securing external funding where possible
InSite Arts is experienced in the production and management of:
Delivery programme - developed in partnership with clients specialist advisors
Budget - setting and management
Contract and legal issues
Development of detailed artists briefs and schedules of work
Artist research and appointment processes
The support and management of artists throughout commissioning process
Liaise with project teams, design and construction teams to ensure the effective integration of the artworks
InSite Arts also supports projects that it works on by:
Setting up and managing consultation process associated with the arts programmes
Liaise with the wider interested parties and groups
Consult with clients' PR and Press teams to support profile raising activities
InSite Arts leads on the production of publications and support literature for each commission. Publications available from InSite Arts click here »