Talking Public Art

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A series of stylishly produced conversational podcasts about the ins and outs and highs and lows of making high quality art in the public realm.Louise Francis and Laura Knight, co-directors of FrancisKnight, talk with a number of recognised experts in the field about best practice and why public art is so important.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Guest speaker Brigitte Orasinski on community participation and bringing the best that the arts can offer to people’s doorsteps

    In our first episode for Season 3 we talk to Artistic Director Brigitte Orasinski of Folkestone-based arts company, Strange Cargo. About: community participation and working with large numbers of people; on bringing the best that the arts can offer to people’s doorsteps; and on having a hand in the restoration of Folkestone Station.  Plus: the importance of celebration, 29 years of carnival and big old chunky guide books.  Contact Talking Public Art Podcast: LinkedIn connect @FrancisKnight Ltd  Instagram us at @artbirdsfk Email us at office@francisknight.co.uk Thanks for listening & keep podcasting! Contact Talking Public Art Podcast: Instagram us at @artbirdsfk Linkedin connect @ FrancisKnight Ltd Email us at office@francisknight.co.uk Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

    41 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Chris Dixon discusses how building networks and relationships can create the conditions for public art to happen

    This week we talk to Chris Dixon, Arts  and Cultural Industries Manager at Ashford Borough Council. About: surviving (or not surviving) in the arts; building networks and relationships, creative hooks and creating the conditions for public art to happen; and the need for vibrancy, fun and innovation.  Plus: ‘Network Rail grey’, fibre glass dogs and public art in football stadiums. Contact Talking Public Art Podcast: Instagram us at @artbirdsfk Linkedin connect @ FrancisKnight Ltd Email us at office@francisknight.co.uk Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

    53 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Creating opportunities for disabled artists with guest speaker Jo Verrent

    This week we talk to Jo Verrent, Director of Unlimited. About: Supporting disabled artists;  getting too big for your boots, rubbish off-the-shelf policies; and  Grantium, the dreaded Arts Council application portal.  Plus: being bloody-minded, life/work balance and reducing exploitation in the cultural sector.  Contact Talking Public Art Podcast: Instagram us at @artbirdsfk Linkedin connect @ FrancisKnight Ltd Email us at office@francisknight.co.uk Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

    53 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    The journey from sculptor to international public art curator, with guest speaker Victoria Jones

    In our fourth episode for Season 3 we talk to Victoria Jones the founder of T Projects an Arts consultancy delivering public art, creative strategies & artist development initiatives in Australia and the UK.     About: Waffle, shonky behaviour and the importance of being credited; On curating internationally and why public art can be a gateway drug to culture; And on her public art mentoring programme.  Plus: Liking BIG, stalking artists and the stress-free joys of pottery.  Contact Talking Public Art Podcast: Instagram us at @artbirdsfk Linkedin connect @ FrancisKnight Ltd Email us at office@francisknight.co.uk Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

    1 hr

  5. EPISODE 5

    Design and the importance of understanding the landscape, with guest speaker Joe Gerrard

    For our final episode in Series 3 we talk to Birmingham-based landscape architect, Joe Gerrard. About: His fascination from a young age with design and engineering; On understanding the landscape and designing with spaces and blobs; And on learning the language of artists and creativity; Plus: winning a lego competition as a kid, playing his retro synth and putting Birmingham’s jewellery quarter on the world stage.  Contact Talking Public Art Podcast: Instagram us at @artbirdsfk Linkedin connect @ FrancisKnight Ltd Email us at office@francisknight.co.uk Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

    1h 4m
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A series of stylishly produced conversational podcasts about the ins and outs and highs and lows of making high quality art in the public realm.Louise Francis and Laura Knight, co-directors of FrancisKnight, talk with a number of recognised experts in the field about best practice and why public art is so important.

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  • Creator
    FrancisKnight
  • Episodes
    16
  • Seasons
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Talking Public Art
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