Gallery education

One of the many ways that artists can earn a living is working in a gallery education programme. Gallery education programmes often run in publicly funded spaces. They are a way for the gallery to engage with their…

Public art commissions and the law

An artist commission is when artist is paid to create a new piece of work. It’s important artists understand their legal rights when undertaking a commission. A commission might take the form of Commissions…

After a public art commission

After you finish a project, it isn’t always a case of walking away. Your project plan should cover what happens after your commission and contract have finished. How will the physical structure you have produced…

Running and programming your own artist-led space

If you are running your own gallery space it’s important to have an idea of the kind of programme you want. A clear curatorial vision will help attract visitors and funding to your…