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.

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.

Design Council

The Design Council and CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) merged in April 2011 and are working to put architecture and design at the heart of Britain's social and economic renewal.

Building for Life

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

RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)

The Royal Institute of British Architects champions better buildings, communities and the environment.