In a series of essays, Born Creative brings together the experiences of creative practices in early years education. Intended to show the importance of cultures, environments and networks in the enrichment of early years learning.
Joint Demos and CASE (Culture and Sport Evidence Programme) fellowship essay examining evidence in relation to public participation in culture and sport. Addresses the question: why should the state get involved in culture, and if it should, how?
Findings from a major longitudinal study undertaken between 2008 and 2010 of the early career patterns of more than 3,500 graduates in practice-based art, design, crafts and media subjects, qualifying in 2002, 2003 and 2004 from 26 UK higher education institutions.
Explores the barriers preventing greater equality of access to the creative and cultural sector.
Participation data for 2008-2009.
Paul Hamlyn commissioned long report into the life experiences of young undocumented migrants in the UK.
Action plan that focuses on generic skills that artists need to underpin their careers in a complex environment.
Findings from the first three years of the Taking Part survey.
Mapping report commissioned by the Liverpool Arts Regeneration Consortium from Impacts ’08.
Research undertaken between Sept 2008 and February 2009 intended to development of the Liverpool Thrive programme, and FindYourTalent.
Leading creative industries figures give their response to the 2008 “credit crunch” and their thoughts about the future.
Published in 2009 by the DCMS, this is the companion document to the “A Passion for Excellence” Strategy. It reviews the impact of the strategy one year on.
Visual Arts and Galleries response to the Arts Council proposal to institute peer reviews and self assessment.
Draft learning framework for artists who work with looked after children, covering principles and values, workforce knowledge and skills, quality indicators, training and networking, quality improvement of work and accreditation.
Summary of DCMS and CYPCT national arts programmes for children.
In the context of entrenched misunderstandings between economists and arts policymakers, leaders and funders, this paper offers a provocative reconsideration of “outdated and poorly-informed prejudices” which lie behind this divide.
Collection of essays by well-known arts leaders and thinkers on what it means for cultural policy if we are to lead “an expressive life.”
2008 study by Cockpit Arts and Cities Institute at London Metropolitan University exploring business activity and performance in the craft sector.
Headline data from the Taking Part survey 2005-06
Catherine Wilson explores the myriad ways artists can engage with specific communities via residencies, collaborations, cross-cultural projects and research.
Joint report issued by three funders of arts work with refugees, recording and analysing the work from 2000 – 2008.
Headline data from the Taking Part survey 2005-06
Headline data from the Taking Part survey 2005-06
Headline data from the Taking Part survey 2005-06
Headline data from the Taking Part survey 2005-06
An index of visual arts research, cultural policy, strategy and commentary collated from organisations across the UK creative sector.
Research topics include:
Creative industries
Cultural policy
Cultural value
Education
International contexts
Leadership
Participation
Public realm
Regeneration
Working practice
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