Public Art Audit and Guidance for Barnsley

Barnsley Council

We carried out an audit of public art across the Barnsley borough laying the foundations for Barnsley Council to gain a better understanding of existing permanent and semi permanent public art to shape future activity, identifying gaps and potential opportunities. This work culminated in a working database and a populated googlemap.

A new Public Art Guidance document developed through desktop research and stakeholder consultation will build understanding about public art and its role, support a more cohesive approach to commissioning public art led both from within the Council and externally. It will streamline processes, encouraging best practice, resulting in high quality artworks and will enable the Council to track works being undertaken leading to more joined up approaches.