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.
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 ...
3 Jul 2025
The journey from sculptor to international public art curator, with guest speaker Victoria Jones
Victoria Jones discusses her journey from sculptor to international public art curator, highlighting the importance of artist development initiatives and curating public art internationally in this interview.
5 Jun 2025
Creating opportunities for disabled artists with guest speaker Jo Verrent
Jo Verrent, Director of Unlimited, discusses supporting disabled artists and reducing exploitation in the cultural sector in an interview about creating opportunities.
15 May 2025
Chris Dixon discusses how building networks and relationships can create the conditions for public art to happen
Arts Manager Chris Dixon explores how cultivating networks and relationships fosters environments where public art can flourish, emphasizing vibrancy and innovation in the field in this interview.
24 Apr 2025
Guest speaker Brigitte Orasinski on community participation and bringing the best that the arts can offer to people’s doorsteps
Artistic Director Brigitte Orasinski discusses community participation and delivering high-quality art to local communities, highlighting the restoration of Folkestone Station in this interview.
30 Mar 2023
Guest speakers Nicole Mollett and José den Hartog discuss the rewards of community engagement and tapping into local knowledge
Artists Nicole Mollett and José den Hartog explore the value of community engagement and local knowledge in public art, highlighting the importance of trust and artistic freedom in this interview.
27 Feb 2023
The days when local authorities still had money, with guest speaker, Caroline Hicks
Caroline Hicks, Director of Growth & Community, discusses the financial landscape of local authorities, initiatives for young creatives, and public art commissions in an interview with the host.
19 Jan 2023
Paul Cowell talks to us about how his early creative experiences in Bradford, led to him commissioning art works in the public realm
Paul Cowell, Head of Culture & Libraries, discusses his Bradford upbringing and its influence on commissioning public art, highlighting the power of beauty in public spaces in this interview.
15 Dec 2022
Guest speaker, Kerry Lemon, on escaping being pigeon-holed as an illustrator and getting into public art
Artist Kerry Lemon discusses her journey of transitioning from illustration to public art, highlighting her commitment to social and environmental impact as a one-woman B Corp in an interview.
17 Nov 2022
Discussing the role of public art in giving a place an identity, with guest speaker Mark Osborn
Mark Osborn, Assistant Director of Housing, examines how public art shapes a location's identity and advocates for thoughtful, non-committee-driven designs in this interview.
29 Jul 2021
The tables are turned as Talking Public Art Podcast Hosts and FrancisKnight Directors Louise & Laura talk about their own work with Writer Mark Hewitt
Directors Louise and Laura of FrancisKnight discuss their experiences as public art consultants with Writer Mark Hewitt, emphasizing the challenges of prioritizing public art and integrating artists early in development in this interview.
22 Jul 2021
Responding to people and place through public art with Artist Maria Amidu
Artist Maria Amidu discusses with hosts Louise and Laura her transition to public art, emphasizing community integration and the evolution of projects from initial briefs in this interview.
15 Jul 2021
The value of outdoor space, the High Street and making distinctive places with Artist Chris Tipping and Landscape Architect Mark Fisk
Artist Chris Tipping and Landscape Architect Mark Fisk explore the value of outdoor spaces and distinctive place-making, emphasizing the importance of responding to local history and allowing creative processes to evolve in this interview with Louise and Laura.
8 Jul 2021
The value of research, bringing an artist’s perspective and design team collaboration with Artist Katayoun Dowlatshahi
Artist Katayoun Dowlatshahi discusses how an outsider perspective enriches development, addresses budget challenges, and emphasizes environmental consciousness as Louise and Laura interview her.
1 Jul 2021
Becoming an advocate for public art in urban design with Planning Director Kathy Putnam
Planning Director Kathy Putnam discusses her career journey and the importance of advocating for public art in urban design, highlighting the need to move beyond mediocrity in city planning; Louise and Laura interview Kathy Putnam.
28 Jun 2021
FrancisKnight Public Art Consultancy announces its new podcast series!
FrancisKnight Public Art Consultancy launches a new podcast series that explores public spaces and the role art plays in enhancing them through conversations with practitioners.
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Victoria Jones
Jo Verrent
Chris Dixon
Brigitte Orasinski
Nicole Mollett
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