Public Art Webinar
What is it, who makes it and who is it for?
Tuesday 13th May 2025 – Online
Times: 5pm – 7pm
Ages 16+
Public Art – what is it, who makes it and who is it for?
Public art is all around us — from large-scale sculptures and murals to temporary installations and unexpected creative moments in everyday places. But who decides what counts as public art? Who gets to make it? And most importantly, who is it for?
In this interactive online session, we’ll explore these questions together, using real-world examples from across the globe to understand the many ways public art can look, feel and function. We’ll consider how it can reflect community identities, spark conversations, and reimagine public spaces — including our own local environment along the River Ouse.
Led by artist and public art producer Sam Williams, this session invites you to think critically and creatively about the role of art in public life. Whether you’re an artist, a curious local, or completely new to the topic, you’ll be encouraged to bring your thoughts, questions and ideas. No prior knowledge needed — just an interest in how creativity can shape and reflect the world around us.
These online sessions feed into a series of community co-design events as part of our wider River/ Flow Connect project.
Image: Art by Sam Williams. Credit: Ashley-Hatton.
