Annual conference for socially engaged practitioners, this year focussing on creativity and organising in response to Covid-19. Four afternoons of curated presentations and provocations all available to watch at your leisure. Heart of Glass, 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.
Sharing the Stage
This report reflects on the learning and emerging themes from Gulbenkian funded arts projects based on partnerships between arts organisations and social partners. This is the first report in a suite of resources which can be accessed here. Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, 2016
Faster But Slower
Coming out of Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places programme, this report offers some valuable provocations and learning around community engaged arts practice. Useful thinking for any participatory/collaborative artists. Mark Robinson, 2016
Rethinking Relationships: Enquiry into the Civic Role of the Arts
This report comes out of extensive research into the civic role of arts organisations across the UK today. It draws out principles, asks questions and gives case studies. For resources from the enquiry look here. Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, 2017
Towards Cultural Democracy: Promoting Cultural Capabilities for Everyone
An important report highlighting cultural activity in the UK that promotes participation and celebrates everyone’s cultural capacity. Sets out a vision for what a more culturally democratic landscape might be. Kings College London, 2017
Power Up
An inspiring ‘think piece’ that explores power and shared decision making in participatory arts, looking at the ethics, values and politics of the work. An important read for all in the sector. Chrissie Tiller, 2017
Taking Bearings
Coming out of Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places projects, this toolkit offers a series of prompts and provocations to support a collaborative creative journey. Louise White for MBA Associates, Arts Council England, 2015
