We’re pleased to share with you a series of quick read articles for use by artists and commissioners when thinking about public art projects.

Following concept stage Artists may conduct further research or engagement activity, meetings with stakeholders or conduct technical research to further refine and develop a plan for a detailed design of the artwork. This will result in a detailed design report giving all detailed of the planned public artwork and may include –

* Detailed description of project idea including any visualisations/ models.

* Detailed budget and costings.

* Detailed timeline for delivery.

* Detailed materials specifications.

* Structural engineers report (if applicable).

* Details of any foundations or fixings.

* Details of any subcontractors.

* Artist and subcontractor insurances.

* Information to support planning applications/ permissions (as applicable).

* Risk assessment method statement (RAMS) for artwork during installation and once installed.

* Maintenance details.

* Decommissioning plan.

For more detailed guidance and resources visit Wakefield’s Public art web pages https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/culture-and-heritage/public-art/

These resources were developed as part of UNBOUND, an artist training & mentoring development programme for artists seeking to develop their practice to deliver artworks in public spaces, which was delivered by BEAM and YVAN in 2024/25. It was part of Our Year, and was funded by Wakefield Council, Cultural Development Fund and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.