Developed with support from UAP | Urban Art Projects, GCDN’s 2025 research report is now available for download.
Authored by Kat Pegler and Helen Kearney, co-founders of Kerbside Collective and specialists in creative sustainability, the report asks the central question: ‘how can public art projects be made more sustainable?” The report reveals how cultural districts are emerging as vital agents of change in the move towards creating works that promote climate resilience.
In presenting case studies from around the world representing different approaches – from taking collective action across networked geographies, to working at a district level, and to commissioning one-off sustainable artworks – the report explores innovative ways to think about and implement sustainable practices in public art commissioning. The report concludes with tangible recommendations and resources for future action.
