ethics

Conference proceedings, recorded sessions and materials from the last 10 years of this USA socially engaged arts event. Creative Time, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

This article offers a broad range of insights into what academics and practitioners understand by the term Applied Theatre, and gives a good over view of the terrain. Research in Drama Education, 2004

This was one of the first books to set participatory theatre in an academic frame of reference. It looks at applied drama from a critical perspective asking important questions about purpose, efficacy, value and ethics. Helen Nicholson, 2005