Cathy Newbery Ltd
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Cathy Newbery Ltd
Sylcote, Wigton
# Cathy Newbery Ltd
Cathy Newbery Ltd is a public art curation and consultancy practice based in Wigton, specialising in the conception, commissioning and delivery of ambitious public art projects across the UK and internationally. The business works with local authorities, cultural institutions, heritage organisations and community groups to create meaningful public artworks that commemorate historical events, celebrate local identity and animate public spaces.
With extensive experience managing large-scale projects, Cathy Newbery has delivered over 28 permanent public art installations, including the celebrated Irwell Sculpture Trail across four local authorities and significant public realm improvements in Workington town centre. The practice excels at collaborating with contemporary artists, makers, designers and architects to produce distinctive commissions—from permanent sculptures and installations to temporary interventions and artist residencies.
What distinguishes this practice is a deep understanding of place-making and community engagement, demonstrated through projects like the Way of the Roses (a 170-mile long-distance route marked by public artworks) and the Borders Project featuring work by emerging artists. Cathy Newbery combines curatorial expertise with pragmatic project management skills developed within local authority structures, ensuring commissions align with corporate objectives whilst maintaining artistic integrity.
The business offers strategic guidance to clients throughout all project phases, from initial concept development through delivery and evaluation. Additionally, Cathy Newbery provides training and presentations on public art practice to artists, local authority officers and professional bodies, positioning the practice as a thought leader within the sector.
Cathy Newbery Ltd is a public art curation and consultancy practice based in Wigton, specialising in the conception, commissioning and delivery of ambitious public art projects across the UK and internationally. The business works with local authorities, cultural institutions, heritage organisations and community groups to create meaningful public artworks that commemorate historical events, celebrate local identity and animate public spaces.
With extensive experience managing large-scale projects, Cathy Newbery has delivered over 28 permanent public art installations, including the celebrated Irwell Sculpture Trail across four local authorities and significant public realm improvements in Workington town centre. The practice excels at collaborating with contemporary artists, makers, designers and architects to produce distinctive commissions—from permanent sculptures and installations to temporary interventions and artist residencies.
What distinguishes this practice is a deep understanding of place-making and community engagement, demonstrated through projects like the Way of the Roses (a 170-mile long-distance route marked by public artworks) and the Borders Project featuring work by emerging artists. Cathy Newbery combines curatorial expertise with pragmatic project management skills developed within local authority structures, ensuring commissions align with corporate objectives whilst maintaining artistic integrity.
The business offers strategic guidance to clients throughout all project phases, from initial concept development through delivery and evaluation. Additionally, Cathy Newbery provides training and presentations on public art practice to artists, local authority officers and professional bodies, positioning the practice as a thought leader within the sector.
Services offered
Public art curation and consultancycommissioning contemporary artists and designerslarge-scale public art project managementartist residencies and temporary installationspublic realm strategy and masterplanningtraining and presentations on public art practicecommunity engagement and co-creation facilitationexhibition curation and touring shows