Our Profile

Who we are

Safle is an independent public art consultancy formed in 2007
through the merger of CBAT – The Arts & Regeneration Agency and
Cywaith Cymru . Artworks Wales.

The formation of Safle, one of the largest public art organisations in the UK, confirms Wales as a leading force in the development of public art practice both in the UK and internationally. Both former companies have worked extensively on art projects in the public realm with public and private sector clients and supported the success of many major regeneration initiatives by procuring a primary role for artists in regeneration schemes.

Safle’s mission is to promote, advocate, develop and implement art in the urban and rural public realm, throughout Wales and internationally. Through our many programmes and methods of working we strive to enliven and regenerate public spaces, support and initiate sustainability and educate and inspire local communities. Safle works in collaboration with artists, architects, residents, communities, public authorities and the private sector responding to the increasing demand for better public spaces.

In addition to managing public art commissions and developing bespoke strategies, the Stiwdio Safle programme supports short-term, temporary and innovative projects. This enables artists to work with communities on mutually beneficial projects, encourage a deeper understanding and appreciation of art and stimulates the formation of innovative creative professional partnerships.