Services

Introduction

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.

General

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

Strategy and Policy Development

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

Commissioning Management

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

Ongoing activities

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

Publishing

InSite Arts leads on the production of publications and support literature for each commission. Publications available from InSite Arts click here »

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