A publication to guide participatory artists in thinking about the quality of their work. ArtWorks Cymru, 2019.
Proof of the Pudding
A resource for artists to help them demonstrate the value and impact of participatory arts and develop partnerships for funding work. Produced in collaboration with Artworks Alliance. People Dancing, 2020.
Making Digital Participatory Theatre
A video resource exploring the work of those making participatory theatre using digital means and platforms both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Introductions around key themes by Maya Chowdry followed by case studies by five very different artists. Collective Encounters, 2020. Â
Municipal Artist Partnerships
An excellent toolkit, described as: A “relationship guide” to forging strong and sustainable creative partnerships between local governments and artists. USA specific but with lots of relevance for practitioners internationally. Blade of Grass / Animating Democracy, 2020.
Starting Youth Theatre’s Post Covid-19
A summary document with advice, checklists and FAQs to support youth theatres reopening, with relevance for wider participatory drama initiatives. National Association for Youth Theatres, 2020.
Doing Art Research in a Pandemic
A DIY collection sharing reflections, research activities and methods that have emerged during Covid-19. Sections include: Narrating & Documenting, Creative Processes & Arts Practices, Social Engagement & Activism, Collaboration, Live to Digital, Tools & Processes, Reflections & Commentaries. Compiled by Vida Midgelow, 2020.
No Going Back
Part tool-kit, part think piece this publication puts the artist at the heart of imagining and activating a better future to come out of this crisis. Originating in the US but with relevance for practitioners globally. The Center for Cultural Power, 2020.
Activities & Games
A Googledrive Open Source document containing games and exercises of use during social distancing. Curated by Company Three, 2020.
Creative Network Shared Document
Googledrive working document capturing creative project ideas and a range of resources gathered in VAN's daily Creative Network meetings. Voluntary Arts Network, 2020.