Engaging
Joyful
Accessible
Our aim is to create joyful public art made with love, that is accessible for all.
Public Art for everyone.
Our projects aim to broaden reach and invite more people to engage with art, community and the natural world.
Recent project.
Iridescence
Three sculptures for the Wildfowl & Wetland Trust, that celebrate the world of the dragonfly, inspired by its grace and significance in wetland ecosystems.
Photography by Agnese Sanvito
Creating together.
Sandal Castle, Wakefield.
The Healthy Hedgerow was a collaborative project celebrating art and nature as part of Wakefield’s ‘Our Year’ programme. It brought together tree planting around Sandal Castle with the Woodland Trust, partnerships with Wakefield Museums and Castles, and a bespoke arts programme encouraging local primary school pupils to care for and connect with the natural world.
“Aprille demonstrated a clear understanding of the artist brief, and her creativity and passion really brought the project to life with a stunning flower crown installation at Sandal Castle”
Wakefield Museums and Castles
We are all artists.
We love public art projects that actively involves communities in the creative process.
Case study.
Making Waves, Shropshire.
We collaborated with young people in rural Shropshire to co-design a flowing steel artwork for their local sports and arts centre. Through interactive workshops, participants led every decision, shaping concept, form, and detail. The curved design evokes movement, symbolising sport and art, while celebrating community voice, collaboration, and place.
About us.
Public Art Works is a collaborative practice founded by artist Aprille McShane, and architect Tony Broomhead, bringing together over 25 years of experience in the conception, design, and delivery of high-quality public art projects.
The practice operates across the UK and internationally, creating both temporary and permanent artworks for the public realm.
Recent project.
The Fantabulous Noise Machine
An interactive sculpture for the Roald Dahl Museum to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
Our approach.
From initial ideas and community engagement to detailed design and final installation, we work collaboratively to create projects that are meaningful, practical, and inspiring.