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Resources for artists and organisations
This page brings together research, guidance and professional development resources for artists, arts organisations and cultural practitioners. Many of these resources were previously available on the Arts Development pages and continue to offer useful insight into creative practice, participation, inclusion, learning and organisational development.
Research and Reading
Research and reading that explores the value of arts and culture, participation in creative activity and the role of the arts in communities.
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Use or Ornament? The Social Impact of Participation in the Arts(opens in new tab)
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A Pedagogy of Uncertain Times
This document contains a paper on helping young people manage uncertainty, complexity and unclear information, especially when learning about sustainability issues such as climate change. It explains “uncertainty competences”, including critical thinking, openness to different views, creative action and judging information sources. It outlines teaching approaches that create safe, student-led, problem-based and interdisciplinary learning, while making uncertainty clear and manageable. The paper also discusses Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence and the need for further research into effective teaching methods.
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Structurally Fcked(opens in new tab)
Toolkits and Practical Guidance
Practical guidance, frameworks and resources to support artists, cultural organisations and community groups.
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Holding Conflict: A Resource Pack for Arts Organisations, Cultural Sector Workers and Practitioners
This document contains a resource pack for arts organisations, cultural workers and practitioners on handling conflict without avoiding it or causing further harm. It presents a values-led framework covering values, power, preparation, communication, wellbeing, and learning. The pack includes guiding questions, decision-making checks, rehearsal activities and practical tools for responding to controversy, complaints and culture-war pressures.
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Community Wealth Building Toolkit(opens in new tab)
Equality, Inclusion and Participation
Resources that support inclusive practice and help ensure arts and cultural activity is accessible to everyone.
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Further Support
The following organisations provide advice, resources and opportunities for artists, creative practitioners and cultural organisations.
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Have a resource to suggest?
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