Resources

In this section you'll find lots of useful information to help you plan an arts project with young people. Over the coming months, we will be adding more resources and keep you up to date with the latest information from the world of arts education.

Project Planning
Download a copy of Providing the Best This document gives guidance for artists and arts organisations on assessing the quality of activities provided for children and young people, and has useful information for teachers too.

It's important when preparing to collaborate with an artist, that you agree on the aims and objectives of the project at an early stage. To help you in this process, why not use our project planning form (Word) for guidance?

Celebrating Cultural Diversity
Ideas for multicultural weeks (PDF)

Successful Collaboration
Good Practice in Paying Artists

Contracting Artists
Sample Artist's contract (PDF)
Sample Artist's contract (Word)

Evaluation
Partnerships for Learning: A guide to evaluating arts education projects (PDF)
Comprehensive guide to evaluation including case studies.