Training
Public Art Professional Development Seminars
For 2009 and 2010, ixia has worked with Situations, Places Matter! and Arts Council England to develop and deliver two series of Seminars in order to disseminate its research and encourage networking and debate. The Seminars have been devised for artists, curators, public art consultants and representatives of public and private sector organisations that promote and commission public art. In addition to hearing from speakers, attendees will be encouraged to engage actively in discussions and to reflect upon their own work in relation to the issues discussed.
Each Seminar costs £60 per person, including refreshments and lunch.
For detailed information about the content and venues, and to book a place on a Seminar, please click on the Seminar titles below. You will be directed to either the ixia or Places Matter! websites.
“What Public Art Needs Now!”
ixia and Situations have developed a series of groundbreaking Seminars framed by a provocative response to the statement: “What Public Art Needs Now!”
The Seminars will examine different aspects of emergent and alternative models of contemporary public art commissioning by focusing on the role of the curator/commissioner within an exemplary international public art project. Organised through informal illustrated presentations, group discussions and critical responses, the three Seminars will provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from, and question, the commissioners behind the projects, the artists and other participants involved, and respondents from the contemporary public art sector.
Public Art Needs Outsiders
***SOLD OUT***
Project Focus: Grizedale Arts, Cumbria, UK
Seminar Venue: Lawson Park Farm, Coniston, Cumbria
Date: Wednesday 7th October 2009, 11am - 5pm
Public Art Needs Continuity
***SOLD OUT***
Project Focus: Beyond, Leidsche Rijn, Netherlands
Seminar Venue: Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Date: Tuesday 13th October 2009, 11am - 5pm
Public Art Needs Time Limits
***SOLD OUT***
Project Focus: One Day Sculpture, New Zealand
Seminar Venue: Spike Island, Bristol
Date: Thursday 3rd December 2009, 10.30am - 4.30pm
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“Places Matter!”
Places Matter! and Arts Council England have partnered with ixia to deliver a series of Seminars throughout the north-west of England. The Seminars will enable attendees to reflect upon contemporary public art practice and to develop their understanding of specific contexts and issues which support and influence the delivery of public art.
Public Art Needs Outsiders
***SOLD OUT***
Project Focus: Grizedale Arts, Cumbria, UK
Seminar Venue: Lawson Park Farm, Coniston, Cumbria
Date: Wednesday 7th October 2009, 11am - 5pm
The Seminar above is also part of “What Public Art Needs Now!” and has been developed with Situations.
Public Art Evaluation Toolkit
***SOLD OUT***
Seminar Location: Number One Hotel, South Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire
Date: Thursday 12th November 2009, 10am - 4pm
Public Art and Health
***SOLD OUT***
Seminar Location: milkandsugar, Liverpool
Date: Tuesday 8th December 2009, 10am - 4pm
Public Art and Building Schools for the Future (BSF)
***SOLD OUT***
Seminar Location: Urbis, Manchester
Date: Wednesday 27th January 2010, 10am - 4pm
Public Art and the Planning System
Seminar Location: Preston Guildhall, Preston, Lancashire
Date: Wednesday 24th February 2010, 10am - 4pm
For more detailed information about the Seminar content and venues - and to book your place - please click on the Seminar titles above. You will be directed to either the ixia or Places Matter! websites.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so please book quickly!