When putting shortlists together for a public art commission, Acoup suggest that one place is reserved for a new public artist. A shortlist could consist of two or three experienced practitioners and one new artist.
Obviously it is difficult for a new public artist to apply for work based on their track record, and until they have
undertaken public commissions, an allowance for their application to contain a proposal should be permitted.
Mentoring is one way for novices to gain experience, the RBS has a scheme, http://www.rbs.org.uk/
or possibly working for a foundry that casts and installs public sculptures http://www.bronzefoundry.co.uk/
Click here for tips from William Pye for artists starting to make public art
Obviously it is difficult for a new public artist to apply for work based on their track record, and until they have
undertaken public commissions, an allowance for their application to contain a proposal should be permitted.
Mentoring is one way for novices to gain experience, the RBS has a scheme, http://www.rbs.org.uk/
or possibly working for a foundry that casts and installs public sculptures http://www.bronzefoundry.co.uk/
Click here for tips from William Pye for artists starting to make public art