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Public art websites

These specialist organisations are devoted to public art and the built environment. See also our page of support groups for artists and performers.

Arts Council

Arts Council England, South East works to get more art to more people in more places.

Art Plus

Competitive award scheme for improving our environment – whether streets, schools or other public spaces – by including the creativity of artists in their design.

Ixia – national support agency for public art

Ixia promotes excellence in public art through information, education and debate and aims to support critical discourse promoting the best opportunities for artists to contribute to the public realm.

a-n The Artists Information Company

Publications, information sheets, commissions contracts, advice on current rates of pay for artists and more.

Public Art online

National and international case studies, information sheets, examples of public art policies, advice on commissioning, current issues, consultant and agency listings.

CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment)

CABE is the champion for architecture in England. CABE’s role is to promote high standards in the design of buildings and the spaces between them. CABE offers advice to all those who create, manage and use the built environment.

Building for Life

Created by CABE, the Housebuilders Federation and the Civic Trust to advocate and support high quality design for housing schemes.

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