Drawing up an Artists Brief with Kate from the Arts Team

Meeting to agree the final Artist Brief October 2010


The sub-group members had a meeting with Kate Gascoigne from the Arts Team to talk about what should be included in the artists brief for producing the decorative bollards and the signposts. After looking at all the sub-group meeting minutes, the information from public consultations about the project and a discussion of everyone's ideas, the final brief included the following things:

• The bollards or barriers need to be interesting objects for the community to enjoy as they pass by
• The designs should incorporate elements of the industrial & manufacturing heritage of Darlington
• Some designs could include nature and wildlife elements to reflect the green aspects of the area
• The designs should include some raised elements for people of all ages and abilities to explore
• The group would like the chosen artist to be working in the northern region if possible
• The chosen artist will run 2 art workshops to include ideas from members of the local community