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Research digest: Young people’s mental health

What is the impact of arts and cultural activities on the mental health and wellbeing of young people?

In our latest research digest, we summarise the evidence in this key topic area. An essential read for practitioners working with young people.

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Fusion Programme, Swansea 2019. Photo: Amina Abu-Shahba

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To Leaf is to Learn - public art by Juanjo Novella and Simon Armitage (Photo by Mark Webster)
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Research Digest: Culture and placemaking

A performance group called "Without Walls" performs “Belly of the Whale”. They are stood on top of a seesaw-like sculpture in front of Wakefield Cathedral at Wakefield Council’s Seaside in the City.
Wakefield Council (Photo by Andy Hardwick))
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My essential reads: Artists’ livelihoods

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Evaluation Principles

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Cottonbro Studio
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How to … share research and evaluation findings through performance

An ensemble of violinists, guitarists, percussionists and guitarists perform on stage at Bridgewater Hall in front of a concert audience. They are backed by yellow and white lighting.
The Oracle at Bridgewater Hall. Photo by Gaelle Beri
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How to … create intimate and intense ‘classical music’ experiences

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We Gather Exhibition at the Crafts Council Gallery, 2021. Vessels sculpture by Francisca Onumah. Photo by Ben Deakin.
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How to … amplify diverse voices in research and evaluation

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Discover curated resources designed to keep you up-to-date with current thinking and practice.

Cultural participation

Culture, health and wellbeing

Impact of Covid-19

Research and evaluation practice

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Broker a successful academic partnership

Are you interested in working with academics to create new knowledge and amplify understanding?

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Co-commission research

Have you ever wanted to do research but didn’t have either the resources or expertise to do it alone? If the answer is yes, this guide might be what you’re looking for.

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Cultural democracy

What is cultural democracy and how have ideas about cultural democracy – from the radical to the pragmatic – influenced policy and practice?

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Co-creating value though audience engagement

How can cultural value be co-created with audiences in a democratic and collaborative way?

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Value(s) in cultural participation

Are you thinking about participation and the different values we all bring to our experience of culture?

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Understanding audiences

When we think about audience research, are we hoping to engage people who are new to the arts, deepen the experience of those who already attend, or demonstrate the cultural value of live arts events?