In recent years the public realm has become filled with public art, outdoor arts and outreach projects. On June 10th 2011 a conference in Bristol organised by ixia will consider the future of art in the public realm at a time of increased popularity but decreasing public and private sector support and funding.

The conference will bring together organisations and individuals with an interest or involvement in public art, outdoor arts and outreach projects to ask questions such as 'What can we learn from each other?' and 'Are there potential opportunities for new collaborations?'

Speakers at the conference which will take pace at Armada House on Telephone Avenue will include Mark Ball (Artistic Director, London International Festival of Theatre (LIFT)), Brigitte van der Sande (Curator, War Zone Amsterdam) and Sally Tallant (Head of Programmes, Serpentine Gallery)

The conference is free but places must be booked. For more information and to book your place click here

ixia is the public art think tank – it provides guidance on the role of art in the public realm, and the conference is supported by Arts Council England