The MA Public Art and Performative Practices at London Metropolitan University is designed for artists and art professionals ready to shape the future of publicly engaged, performative, and immersive art. You will explore how contemporary art interacts with diverse audiences, gaining critical insights into public art, funding, and commissioning. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about creating impactful, interdisciplinary projects and wish to develop your practice within a dynamic academic and professional context. You will be immersed in a field where inclusivity and audience engagement are paramount, preparing you to lead and innovate.
This full-time, one-year MA is delivered on campus, offering a practical and industry-focused curriculum. You will engage with modules such as Public Art: Creating and Curating, and Professional Focus units covering funding, commissioning, and project management. Through studio workshops, gallery visits, and a significant final project, you will develop and produce professional-standard public art. You will graduate with a strong portfolio, enhanced research skills, and the confidence to pursue careers as an artist, curator, or facilitator in the vibrant public art sector.