Participatory

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 

This report comes out of Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places programme and offers evaluation models, methodologies and tools.  A valuable resource for anyone evaluating their own collaborative/participatory practice. Other resources from CPP can be found here. Sarah Davies (ed) for Arts Council England, 2016 

This book gives a critical analysis of the role of the facilitator through the lens of pedagogy, practice and resilience. It presents a range of perspectives from practitioners.  For more from the Applied Theatre Series look here. Sheila Preston, 2016 

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