UP Projects is the UK’s leading public art organisation specialising in socially engaged public art commissioning. We bring world class artists out of the gallery and into public spaces to create new work with communities that activates unexpected corners of the public realm across the UK and beyond.
Our 20 years’ experience advocates for a bold yet sensitive approach that champions underrepresented voices, often giving emerging talent their first chance to create new work in public spaces. Learning sits at the heart of what we do, and we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of socially engaged practitioners through our learning programmes.
We initiate projects that respond to some of the most pressing issues of our time as well as work with partners on a consultancy basis to create ambitious work that communities can shape. UP Projects have also led numerous progressive public art strategies that shape the way artists can become embedded within areas undergoing regenerational change.
Flagship projects include Newham Trackside Wall by Sonia Boyce OBE RA (2021); The National Windrush Monument by Basil Watson (2022); Gut Feelings Meri Jaan by Jasleen Kaur (2020); Globe Head Ballerina by Yinka Shonibare (2012), The Floating Cinema with various artists (2011-2017) and Laid to Rest by Serena Korda (2011).
