FrancisKnight Public Art Consultancy announces its new podcast series!

Becoming an advocate for public art in urban design with Planning Director Kathy Putnam

The value of research, bringing an artist’s perspective and design team collaboration with Artist Katayoun Dowlatshahi

The value of outdoor space, the High Street and making distinctive places with Artist Chris Tipping and Landscape Architect Mark Fisk

Responding to people and place through public art with Artist Maria Amidu

The tables are turned as Talking Public Art Podcast Hosts and FrancisKnight Directors Louise & Laura talk about their own work with Writer Mark Hewitt

Discussing the role of public art in giving a place an identity, with guest speaker Mark Osborn

Guest speaker, Kerry Lemon, on escaping being pigeon-holed as an illustrator and getting into public art

Paul Cowell talks to us about how his early creative experiences in Bradford, led to him commissioning art works in the public realm

The days when local authorities still had money, with guest speaker, Caroline Hicks

Guest speakers Nicole Mollett and José den Hartog discuss the rewards of community engagement and tapping into local knowledge

Guest speaker Brigitte Orasinski on community participation and bringing the best that the arts can offer to people’s doorsteps

Chris Dixon discusses how building networks and relationships can create the conditions for public art to happen

Creating opportunities for disabled artists with guest speaker Jo Verrent

The journey from sculptor to international public art curator, with guest speaker Victoria Jones

Design and the importance of understanding the landscape, with guest speaker Joe Gerrard