Working in Public Seminar series: Art, Practice and Policy

What is Working in Public?

Working in Public is a unique learning space. It draws together artists, theorists, curators and arts administrators whose work engages with issues relevant to social and cultural life, including policy.

At the heart of the series is the work of Suzanne Lacy who is involved in a formal process of reflection into the Oakland Projects, California (1990-2000). In this period Lacy worked with young people and policy sectors including health, education, justice and community relations. As an artist, Suzanne Lacy has opened up new possible ways of imagining human relationships and civic processes.

Working in Public is a partnership between On the Edge Research and Public Art Resource+Research Scotland (PAR+RS).

On the Edge is a practice led research programme developing critical thinking about the role of the artist in the public sphere.

PAR+RS is a new initiative being developed by the Scottish Arts Council that aims to promote excellence and innovation within public art, by building the capacity, knowledge and expertise of people working across Scotland in this field. Working in Public forms part of PAR+RS' aim to develop opportunities for learning, professional development and
dissemination.



The Henry Moore Foundation






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Seminar 1: Aesthetics and Ethics of Working in Public

Seminar 2: Representation and Power

Seminar 3: Quality and Imperfection

Seminar 4: A Public Conversation