Inspired by the concept of the common - a shared place, Art Common works with artists, communities and clients to create cultural projects that reimagine public space through contemporary artistic expression and cultural conversation.
Ruth Della is an independent curator and consultant working across contemporary art and public art.
Through Art Common, she provides curatorial services, artistic leadership and specialist expertise to artists, cultural organisations, government and multidisciplinary design teams.
Ruth’s understanding of artistic practice and practical commissioning experience informs projects that are both artistically ambitious and responsive to the distinct qualities of people and place. Her approach is centred o artistic integrity, care, curiosity and respectful engagement
With extensive experience spanning the full commissioning process, from curatorial strategy and artist selection through to community engagement, design development and delivery, Ruth brings a considered and informed perspective to complex projects and collaborative teams, and experience leading and delivering curatorial projects and public art commissions for organisations including City of Moreton Bay, Belconnen Arts, HOTA Gallery, Tweed Regional Gallery and SWELL Sculpture Festival.
Ruth also participates in expert panels and selected collaborative projects.
Photo: Mia Forrest
Ruth Della Founder & Principal Curator
“I believe artists have an extraordinary ability to shape the way we experience and move through the world.”
- Ruth Della, Principal Curator
CURATORIAL PHILOSOPHY
Public art has the power to shift and shape communities.
Art Common is deeply grounded in place-based curation, where the unique history, geography, and culture of a site shape the curatorial vision.
We employ research practice and community consultation to ensure the resulting artworks and design, not only enhance the aesthetic of public spaces but also contribute to the well-being and identity of communities.
COLLABORATORS
Art Common operates as an independent curatorial consultancy, drawing on an established network of artists, creative practitioners and industry specialists, including designers, architects, engineers, fabricators and technicians, to bring together the right expertise.
This flexible approach combines specialist curatorial knowledge with the ability to assemble tailored project teams to meet the specific needs of each project.