What is public art? A student design guide
Create public art for an audience and a setting beyond your private workspace. Your project can respond to a shared place, a local story or the way people move through an environment. Decide whether you want the work to stay permanently or appear for a limited time, and consider how people will encounter it and use the site.
When you prepare your brief, research who owns or manages the space, who uses it, what context matters and whom you should consult. Consider visibility, access, safety, care and how people will interpret your work. Do not assume that a public location is available for installation; secure the right permissions for your project.
The National Museums of Kenya’s heritage training offers context for cultural and heritage learning. Explore KENCID’s Sculpture course for related three-dimensional and site-based study.
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Explore the Sculpture course at KENCID, or browse all KENCID courses. Contact Admissions to confirm current course details before you apply.