'Mapping Contemporary Art in the Heritage Experience’ (2017-20) was an interdisciplinary research project that critically examined the role and practice of temporary visual art commissioning within heritage properties in Britain, mapping the current landscape and exploring the impact of this activity on its producers and audiences. It approached this subject from multiple perspectives, bringing together the knowledge and experience of scholars, artists, heritage professionals, volunteers and visitors.

This three-year research project was funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The project was delivered in collaboration with UK heritage partners The National Trust, The Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and the sector support agency for contemporary art in heritage development, Arts&Heritage.

Public outputs from this research project include the production of six new commissioned artworks at heritage property sites in North East England in 2018-19, a major international conference on contemporary art in heritage practice and an exhibition at The Hatton Gallery in Newcastle in 2019. Key findings from the project are written up in our December 2020 'Mapping Contemporary Art in the Heritage Experience: Industry Stakeholders Report.