Public art

Streatham War Memorial, designed by Albert T. Toft

Details of key organisations and resources for Public art are listed below.

Events and activites are listed on the public art - what's on page.

If you'd like your event or organisation listed on these pages, please email us at: artsweb@lambeth.gov.uk (providing concise details, contacts, times and access information) or submit your details for inclusion in the Lambeth Arts Database.

Public art in Lambeth

Lambeth Arts offer an advice and support service for commissioning art in the public realm.

If you would like to commission public art in Lambeth please contact us.

Local organisations


Camberwell Arts

An independent arts organisation involved in developing participatory and socially engaged practices on local estates, schools and collaborative networks with local agencies.

Studio Octopi

Architects and designers based in Southwark.

Southbank Mosaics

The qualities of mosaic include durability, rhythm, colour, form and narrative. Southbank Mosaics use them in the public realm to enliven the streets.

WEmake

Design firm based in Crystal Palace.

National organisations and resources


Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE)

The government's advisor on architecture, urban design and public space.

Free Form

This cluster of art and design professionals provides the full range of arts and creative services for the built environment, to place art at the heart of urban regeneration.

ixia

The public art think tank. It provides guidance on the role of art in the public realm; works with artists, policy makers and implementers within the public and private sectors; carries out research, supports events and delivers training; and commissions new writing and publications.

Public Art Online

This resource provides a wealth of information on how artists and creative activity can contribute to the built and natural environment, regeneration initiatives, sustainable development, architecture and urban design.

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