Modus Operandi Art Consultants Information

Modus Operandi is an independent specialist company providing consultancy services in the field of art in the public realm, art within architecture and artists' collaborations, installations and residencies. We identify and curate opportunities for unique, site-specific, artistic interventions by working closely with artists, clients, architects and design professionals, local authorities and communities. Modus Operandi’s long-standing expertise informs how we guide the client, design team and public stakeholders to develop strategies and selection procedures leading to appropriate choices of artist. Following this we manage the commissioning process through consultation, project management, installation and completion. Modus Operandi’s consultancy service is carefully tailored to the individual requirements of each project. Our activities may include: • Writing art strategies and public art policies • Identifying scope and opportunities for art commissions • Writing artists’ briefs • Researching appropriate artists and other practitioners • Organising selection panels, procedures and criteria • Forging collaborations between artists and others • Devising funding strategies and making applications • Organising stakeholder and community consultation • Coordinating documentation, exhibitions and publications • Giving presentations and organising conferences • Advising on contracts, ownership and maintenance • Budget planning and management • Applying for relevant permissions • Advising on fabrication and installation methods • Managing projects to successful completion • Evaluating the outcome. Sectors Modus Operandi works with a wide-range of sectors, including: • Transport • Healthcare • Education & Learning • Community • Regeneration • Commercial developments • Arts and Culture • Parks & Public Spaces