This report draws on a range of literature to explore (i) how audiences and arts behaviours changed and whether such changes are showing signs of becoming persistent within our society, (ii) how and why the arts helped people to cope during the pandemic, and (iii) how those working within the arts and cultural sector have been affected. Bradbury, Warran, Mak & Fancourt (University College London), 2021
The Social Impact of Participation in Culture
A submission to the DCMS enquiry - presents a clear evidence base and analysis of the benefit/impact. MB Associates, 2018
Act Out Justice
An academic reflective collaborative inquiry on theatre for social change youth programming. The authors identify a nine-step process for collaborative teams utilizing a fusion of personal narrative, reflection, and dialogue. Brendel Horn, Caine, Katsadouros & Freeman, USA 2020
Collaborative Arts Resource Pack
A collective resource created by and for socially engaged arts and community practitioners. Create & Heart of Glass, 2020
Considering Co-Creation
Some reflections on co-creation from Heart of Glass and Battersea Arts Centre for Creative People and Places, Arts Council England, 2021
The Routledge Companion to Theatre of the Oppressed
Collection of writings on TO from practitioners and academics, outlining the range and breadth of both the form and the practice. Kelly Howe, Julian Boal, José Soeiro (ed), 2019
Arts & Social Impact Explorer
An excellent and in-depth resource from American's for the Arts around the many kinds of arts with social impact.
Social Art Network
Social Art Network is a UK based community of artists committed to building agency for the field of art and social practice. The site hosts useful resources and promotes events.
Centre For Cultural Value
A national research centre working with cultural practitioners, academics, funders and policy makers to make research more accessible and support developments in evaluation and reflective practice.
