FrancisKnight

Name: FrancisKnight
Address: The Business Terrace, King Street, Maidstone, ME156AW, GB
Telephone: 07956 437242/07855 180004
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Arts consultants, public art commissioners & project managers delivering temporary & permanent work in the public realm. Two busy Pisceans who love their job.

FrancisKnight is an independent public art consultancy commissioning artists in the public realm. Public art compliments, integrates and adds value within a regeneration or development scheme. From the development of ideas to the selection of artists we help you realise inspirational public art projects that inspire vibrant communities and places. FrancisKnight supports clients throughout the commissioning process, project managing high quality artwork and community engagement programmes.

03/06/2026

Our latest newsletter is now out! 💥

This month, we're exploring how public art can contribute to the circular economy through our new Sustainable Public Art collaboration with KaNect Limited, challenging the idea that public art should only be considered after key planning and design decisions have been made.

We're also sharing updates from projects across Kent, including:

🌿 The latest installation in julia Clarke's EXPLORE series at Conningbrook Lakes

🌳 Community engagement activities and artist-led placemaking at Crown Hill View

Whether you're a developer, local authority, architect, artist or placemaking professional, we hope you'll find something of interest.

🔗 Read more 👉 link in bio!

01/06/2026

🎨 Public Art Opportunity | Herne Bay

We are pleased to share a new public art commission on behalf of Canterbury City Council.

This opportunity invites an artist or artist collective to create a distinctive, site-specific artwork for Herne Bay promenade, helping to strengthen the connection between the local community, landscape and visitor experience.

📍 Herne Bay Promenade

📅 Deadline: Midnight, Monday 29 June 2026

💰 Artist Fee: £12,000
(inclusive of artist fee, community engagement, materials and installation)

The panel is particularly keen to hear from artists with a strong track record and a connection to East Kent, including those who live, work or have studied locally.

Community engagement is a key part of this commission.

⚠️ Before applying, please read the full brief carefully. Applications will be assessed against the published selection criteria and must follow the application process outlined in the brief.

Questions regarding this opportunity should be directed to [email protected].

🔗 Download the full brief via the link in our bio.

31/03/2026

Took a lovely break from the office to indulge in some art today. First stop was Timber Square, Lavington Street, London, SE1 to see ’s latest piece, Seedlinks. Can't reveal too much just yet but you can see an exhibition of her work at 5 Howick Place. Meeting Clare was fantastic, and hearing about her creative process was truly inspiring. Then, we took a leisurely walk through Green Park to the for the Rose Wylie exhibition. Rose's use of text, drawing and painting to comment on everyday life and popular culture is both witty and vibrant. We've always been fans of her work. At 92, she's a legend, and her success is well-deserved.

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The Business Terrace, King Street
Maidstone
ME156AW

Telephone

07956 437242/07855 180004

Website

http://www.francisknight.co.uk/

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