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ABOUT US Our Chronology
Established in 1993, by
environmental artist, sculptor and
critic Francis Carr, the Network created a vital new platform for constructive dialogue between previously disparate disciplines, to encourage new ideas and projects involving the urban and rural environments.
The aims of the originally named Landscape & Art Group were to:
Improve our landscape and surroundings through art, design and creative activity
Establish local, national and international networks
Include all interested people and organisations and promote their interests
Break down professional and educational barriers
Provide a forum to air ideas and provoke debate
Ten years on, the Network has evolved into the best resource
for everyone interested in the arts and the environment
The Network has maintained relationships with a wide range of organisations and venues including The Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Forest of Dean Artists, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, The Design Museum, Art & Architecture, Public Monuments and Sculpture Association, Historic Gardens Society, Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust, The Landscape Institute, Writtle College, The Building Centre Trust and AININ.
Over the past twelve years we have influenced every aspect of art in the environment, including interdisciplinary working practices, creative opportunities, funding streams, academic policy, community involvement and international relationships.
The Network Advisors are:
William Arthurs, Charity advisor
Alan Baxter, Alan Baxter Associates, London. An engineering and urban design practice with wide experience of new and existing buildings and complex urban issues. Particularly concerned with the thoughtful integration of buildings, infrastructure and movement.
Edward Goldsmith, Co-founder of the International Forum on Globalization, and founder and publisher of the 30-year-old The Ecologist, Europe's leading environmental journal.
Professor David Goode, Head of Environment, Greater London Authority.
Trustees
Tam Giles
Francis Carr
Simon Gibbs
Tom La Dell
Company Secretary and Treasurer Simon Gibbs
Membership Secretary
Shiela Kellow
Events and Bulletin Tam Giles
The Landscape &
Arts Network has been a registered charity (No. 1073173) since January 1999.
(A company limited by guarantee No. 3431516 since 1998.)
Web site by
bosami@dsl.pipex.com
Last
updated 17th February 2010
The Landscape and Arts Network was launched in 1993 by artist Francis Carr with the aim of bringing together landscape architects, engineers, architects, artists, educationalists and ecologists: in effect, all those individuals, professional or otherwise, who feel passionate about improving and sustaining the quality of our urban and natural environment. Through an ongoing programme of seminars, visits, conferences and meetings it helps to broaden the context in which we understand art and landscape and continues to inspire practitioners of all kinds and break professional boundaries.
As a network one of its founding aims is to encourage collaboration and cross-fertilisation, both in theory and practice. Creativity is at the heart of its agenda, offering unique opportunities for members to explore and relate to a variety of challenges.
Contacts
Chair
Bobbie Millar
Inter-Faculty Knowledge Transfer
The University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
Tel. +44 (0)113 343 7609
b.j.millar@leeds.ac.uk
Journal Editor
Jeff Higley
26 Homecroft Road
London SE26 5QG
Tel: +44 (0)208 244 7440
jeffreyhigley@f2s.com
Membership
Sheila
Kellow
26
Homecroft Road
London SE26 5QG
Tel: +44 (0)208 244 7440
jhlan@f2s.com
Events & Bulletin
Tam Giles
The Studios
333 St. James's Road
London SE1 5JX
Tel: +44 (0)207 231 9041
Fax: +44 (0)207 237 3354
tamgiles6@yahoo.co.uk
Honorary Life President
Francis Carr
Flat 8
56 Nightingale Lane
London SE1 5JX
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)208 675