Resources

Although this isn't directly an arts-toolkit, it is relevant and useful for arts practitioners interested in taking a radical approach to educational theatre/arts projects. Plenty of theory and practice, case studies and exercises. Radical Education Forum, 2012.

Arts Council England's ten year strategy from 2020 - 2030. Arts Council England, 2020.

A suite of resources from Arts Council England aimed to help artists provide evidence on the wider benefits of arts and cultural activities, focussed on Health & Wellbeing, Stronger & Safer Communities and Strengthening Public Life.

A detailed step by step guide book to the process used by Ann Jellicoe’s Colway Theatre Trust, and still of useful to anyone interested in staging a large scale community play. Ann Jellicoe, 1987 

This creative response offers an insight into what arts and health is, what it can be and what it means to people. For extensive writing and resources on arts and health visit the Arts For Health site.  Clive Parkinson, 2011 

This paper considers the ethics of change, introduces ideas around transformation and ethics, and explores the difference between liberal and radical change. Sarah Thornton, 2013 

An insightful and provocative article charting the depoliticisation of Community Arts in Britain between 1970 and 2011. A must read for all radically minded practitioners.  For more by this seminal thinker look here. Francois Matarasso, 2013 

An excellent report that reviews creative ageing projects, discussing key themes, tackling important questions, and offering case studies. An excellent read for anyone working creatively with older people.  More on creative ageing from Baring here. Kate Organ, 2013 

One in a suite of publications looking at national standards in participatory arts from Paul Hamlyn Foundation's ArtsWorks. It is a useful guide for anyone wanting to benchmark their practice and ensure the highest standards.  Kathryn Deane for PHF, 2014