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Public Art in Redbridge

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Public Art Programmegants hill beacon at night

Redbridge is in the process of an exciting new era for public art. As widespread regeneration work takes place, the council is determined to improve public art in Redbridge as it prepares for the 2012 Olympics.

'Expressions of Interests' from artists, crafts persons and designers have been requested to establish a register of creative talent and skills which will contribute to the development of Redbridge's public art programme.

The investment of art in the public realm is intended to enhance the built and natural environment for the whole community. By linking artists with developers the London Borough of Redbridge hope to improve urban design and bring high quality artistic experiences into everyday life. This might mean:

  • the addition of sculptures to public places
  • lighting schemes designed by artists
  • temporary displays of art through digital projection.

Gants Hill Public Art Project

A Gants Hill Enhancement Scheme Initiative

(In association with Transport for London and Design for London)

The London Borough of Redbridge in collaboration with Transport for London and Design for London are to commission an artist to create a major public artwork in Gants Hill. The new artwork will be located on the island described as the Gants Hill roundabout as part of the Gants Hill Enhancement Scheme Initiative and is expected to be in place by early 2009.

Read our latest statement (PDF 48.9Kb) which launches the project (appears in a separate browser window) or take a look at the proposed artist profiles.

The Gants Hill Public Art Project is part of the Gants Hill Enhancement Scheme and you can have your say on it's delivery by completing the on-line questionnaire.

For further information, please contact Simon Marshall, Public Art Officer for Redbridge on 020 8708 2818

"Beacon" (image shown above) by Chloe Clarkson and Rory McNally, Gants Hill, Redbridge, 2005.

Extension of the Gants Hill Consultation

The London Borough of Redbridge has extended the consultation for the Gants Hill Public Art Project until Friday 20 June 2008 so as to allow the public the opportunity to view the artists' models of their proposed artwork.

The artists' proposals, booklets and models can be located at the Ilford Central Library, Clements Road. Please ask for the Local Studies room on the second floor, opposite the Redbridge Museum.

We look forward to recieving your comments.

Publications

  • Redbridge Public Art Strategy (PDF 848.71 Kb)
    Details of the 2004 public art recommendations. Its vision developed through an intensive consultation process, reflects the desires and considerations across the whole community. 
  • Gants Hill Enhancement Scheme Initiative (PDF 128 Kb)
    Submitted proposal of the 2008 Gants Hill Public Art project. Including details of how to have your say on the final commissioned art work.
  • Gants Hill Public Art Questionnaire (PDF 81.6 Kb)
    Printable version of the public art consultation questionnaire. 
  • Site map (PDF 180.4 Kb)
    Map of the proposed location where the artwork will be sited.