As part of the ArtWorks Scotland Programme, Creative Scotland has commissioned a research project into the skills, knowledge and experience that artists (across all artforms) need to develop, to work to a high standard in participatory settings, such as schools, prisons or communities. The research will directly impact on and inform the direction and content of the ArtWorks Scotland Programme as well as developments taken forward beyond the life of ArtWorks to support artists to work with groups of people in Scotland.

The research will be conducted over two phases with the structure of Phase Two informed by the findings and learning from Phase One.

The report from Phase 1 of the research is now complete and you can download below:

Download Phase One Report (.pdf) ⇒

We are very interested to hear any feedback or comments on the findings and recommendations. If you would like to get in touch, please contact Andy Parkinson, Research Project Manager at artworks@creativescotland.com.

Phase Two will involve more in depth study through consultation with artists (through the peer to peer networks), employers, cultural organisations, HE and FE organisations and other bodies, to define the skills and support needed in detail. This will lead on to a gaps analysis against current provision in Scotland. Phase Two will also explore in detail some sector specific skills, knowledge and qualities to correlate with new areas of development in Creative Scotland.

An Advisory Group, comprising cross sectoral representation, has been formed to support the commissioned research team and bring expertise to the structure and content of the research.

Phase Two of the research continues until August 2012. If you wish to obtain further information regarding this commissioned research then please contact Research Project Manager Andy Parkinson on artworks@creativescotland.com or 07713 357386.   

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