Public Realm Art Commission

Newcastle City Council


Job Summary

Newcastle City Council is looking to commission artist(s) to deliver a public realm art project next to Hadrian Square in Byker, Newcastle. The aim of the project is to redesign and retrofit the guardrail at the front of the square.

Job Description

This commission is open to individual artists and/or collaborative teams, who are encouraged to share roles and responsibilities to best support the project’s delivery. The commission will include community engagement with key stakeholders with designs developed collaboratively during the project, that informs the final artwork which should enhance the area and celebrate Byker’s distinctive character.

Key Objectives:
Engage the local community in the design and creation of the artwork.
Create an imaginative piece that helps create a sense of pride in the area.
Be responsive to the context of the space.
Ensure the final artwork is safe, robust and easy to maintain.

Key Outputs:
Regular engagement with key stakeholders (at the start, during the process and in the final stage of the commission).
Redesign and retrofit of the guardrail at the front of Hadrian Square.

You can view the full brief using the ‘Artist’s Brief’ link further down the page.

Job Requirements

We are keen to hear from artist(s) who have completed similar projects before, and who have tried and tested approaches to improving public spaces. Any proposed approach must be robust, have longevity and be developed in collaboration with the local community and relevant stakeholders.

The commissioned artist(s) will be required to engage with key stakeholders and the local community to redesign the guardrail at the front of Hadrian Square which clearly:
Connects to the local area, surrounding context and identifies Hadrian Square.
Engages key stakeholders and the local community at all stages of the project – at the start, during the process and in the final stage of the commission.

The commissioned artwork will need to:
Be original and of a high quality.
Include the designs/ideas/concepts provided through engagement session(s).
Consider environmental/sustainable methods.
Be fit for purpose including being safe, robust and easy to maintain.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Public Realm Art Commission
  • Salary: £15k-£20k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Design
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 06 Sep 2026

  • Location:

    North East

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