COVID-19: Impacts on the cultural industries and implications for policy
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leeds
Department Name: Sch of Performance & Cultural Industries
Abstract
This project brings together the Centre for Cultural Value, the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre and a national consortium of researchers and partners to analyse existing datasets and conduct targeted empirical research on the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on cultural organisations, practitioners and audiences. It will provide a clear national picture and identify immediate and longer-term implications for policy and practice. We will map and track the sector longitudinally over 18 months using a mixed-methods design to assess the extent of organisational exit and sectoral adjustment, as well as evolving cultural engagement behaviours amongst the public.
We will use a workstreams approach to provide a holistic and nuanced analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 on the cultural industries. Workstream 1 will produce a meta-analysis of cultural sector surveys relating to COVID-19, bringing together the fragmented datasets observed to date, and developing a range of illustrative, representative case studies from the core sub-sectors of the cultural industries. Workstream 2 will examine cultural supply and demand in the digital space, incorporating a longitudinal tracking survey, social media analysis and analysis of content uploaded to an online community-based storytelling platform. Workstream 3 will analyse the impacts of UK policy responses and compare international policy responses. It will include a case study of a regional cultural ecology; examine impacts of intervention packages made available by the UK governments and funders; and convene a reference group of c.20 cultural industry membership organisations, trade associations, advocacy bodies, funders and policymakers.
We will use a workstreams approach to provide a holistic and nuanced analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 on the cultural industries. Workstream 1 will produce a meta-analysis of cultural sector surveys relating to COVID-19, bringing together the fragmented datasets observed to date, and developing a range of illustrative, representative case studies from the core sub-sectors of the cultural industries. Workstream 2 will examine cultural supply and demand in the digital space, incorporating a longitudinal tracking survey, social media analysis and analysis of content uploaded to an online community-based storytelling platform. Workstream 3 will analyse the impacts of UK policy responses and compare international policy responses. It will include a case study of a regional cultural ecology; examine impacts of intervention packages made available by the UK governments and funders; and convene a reference group of c.20 cultural industry membership organisations, trade associations, advocacy bodies, funders and policymakers.
Organisations
- University of Leeds (Lead Research Organisation)
- Northern Ireland Assembly (Collaboration)
- ARTS MARKETING ASSOCIATION (Collaboration)
- COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (Collaboration)
- University of Warwick (Collaboration)
- The Lowry (Collaboration)
- University of Sheffield (Collaboration)
- British Film Institute (BFI) (Collaboration)
- Musicians' Union (Collaboration)
- Government of Scotland (Collaboration)
- Chief cultural and leisure officers association (Collaboration)
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (Collaboration)
- Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) (Collaboration)
- Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Collaboration)
- University of London (Collaboration)
- Artists' Union England (Collaboration)
- Culture Counts Scotland (Collaboration)
- Creative and Cultural Skills Council (Collaboration)
- MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE (Collaboration)
- SafeLives (Collaboration)
- Science Museum (Collaboration)
- CREATIVE INDUSTRIES FEDERATION (Collaboration)
- Manchester City Council (Collaboration, Project Partner)
- Music: Leeds (Collaboration)
- Heritage Lottery Fund (Collaboration)
- National Museum Wales (Collaboration)
- Cultural Learning Alliance (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH (Collaboration)
- United Kingdom Research and Innovation (Collaboration)
- Cardiff University (Collaboration)
- The Arts Council for Wales (Collaboration)
- Thrive (Belfast) (Collaboration)
- Government of Wales (Collaboration)
- Museums Association (Collaboration, Project Partner)
- University of Bristol (Collaboration)
- Paul Hamlyn Foundation (Collaboration)
- University of Manchester (Collaboration, Project Partner)
- Creative Scotland (Collaboration)
- Royal National Theatre (Collaboration)
- SALFORD CITY COUNCIL (Collaboration)
- Screen Yorkshire (Collaboration)
- NESTA (Collaboration)
- Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy (Collaboration)
- Economic and Social Research Council (Collaboration)
- The Audience Agency (Collaboration, Project Partner)
- Arts Council England (Collaboration)
- Thrive Audience Development (Project Partner)
- Salford City Council (Project Partner)
- British Film Institute (Project Partner)
Publications
Feder T
(2022)
Cultural consumption and Covid-19: evidence from the Taking Part and COVID-19 Cultural Participation Monitor surveys
in Leisure Studies
| Title | Creative Commission Fraz Ireland Soundscape |
| Description | CCV wished to commission an artist to create a project or experience that would enhance the participant experience and provide a different take on research. the commission was focused on process-oriented proposals to tap into the growing field of participatory practices and transdisciplinary aesthetics. The artist selected, Manchester-based composer Fraz Ireland, conceived an engagement mode based on questioning the notion of "audience", inviting "voicenote" recordings in response to prompts and exploring an alternative virtual venue populated with contributions. They structured their approach in iterative phases, each conceived as a follow-up, addition or complement to the previous one. The resulting video is available on YouTube alongside a blog on the process published on the CCV website. |
| Type Of Art | Composition/Score |
| Year Produced | 2021 |
| Impact | https://www.culturalvalue.org.uk/4th-ought-sing-raved-ink-loud-fraz-ireland-on-the-ideas-and-processes-behind-their-creative-commission/ This work has had 84 unique views as of 04/03/24 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zdLciNv-wI |
| Description | Key findings - Workforce • The pandemic held a mirror up to a deeply unequal cultural sector. • Its impact was not experienced evenly across the sector, with younger workers, women and workers from ethnically diverse backgrounds among the hardest hit in terms of losing work and income. • For freelancers, who make up a significant part of the cultural workforce, the impact was major and sometimes devastating. Freelancers constituted 62% of the core-creative workforce before the pandemic and only 52% by the end of 2020. • The most dramatic decline in the cultural industries workforce was observed in music, performing and visual arts, where the professional workforce fell by around a quarter between March and June 2020, with no signs of significant recovery by the end of 2020, in comparison with other sectors. Key findings - Organisations • Places with a history of obtaining public investment - and the arts and cultural organisations based in those places - benefited most from the Culture Recovery Fund (CRF). • Networks played a key role in building resilience and, in light of the pandemic and Black Lives Matter, many cultural organisations re-evaluated their relevance to local communities. This was complemented by an increase of hyperlocal engagement due to lockdown restrictions on travel and behaviour. Key findings - Audiences • Despite the rapid take-up of vaccines, the population's confidence in returning to cultural venues has remained stubbornly low throughout 2021. • While the shift to digital transformed cultural experiences for those already engaged with cultural activities, it failed to diversify cultural audiences. • An increased digital offer did transform the cultural experiences of those who already engaged in cultural activities, especially disabled audiences and older audiences living away from major urban centres. • 80% survey respondents said that taking part in arts and culture was important to their wellbeing, positively affecting their mood and helping them to manage anxiety. |
| Exploitation Route | UK Government Policymakers- the findings of the research are already being fed into policy briefings, inquiries and consultations on the UK's recovery and 'Levelling Up' policy development Local authorities and regional government bodies- the findings of the research are already informing the development of regional and local government recovery plans in particular through ongoing partnership activity with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Greater Manchester Councils, and Metro Mayors group UK Cultural sector leaders and practitioners- findings of the research have been shared widely with cultural sector practitioners and leaders with recommendations and implications for regenerative practice and recovery planning in the sector. |
| Sectors | Communities and Social Services/Policy Creative Economy Leisure Activities including Sports Recreation and Tourism Government Democracy and Justice Culture Heritage Museums and Collections |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Culture_in_Crisis.pdf |
| Description | The Centre for Cultural Value is now working with policy partners to test and refine a set of policy recommendations based on the research findings, at a time when the critical importance of the cultural industries in supporting the Government's Levelling Up agenda is becoming clear. UK Government Policymakers- the findings of the research are already being fed into policy briefings, inquiries and consultations on the UK's recovery and 'Levelling Up' policy development Local authorities and regional government bodies- the findings of the research are already informing the development of regional and local government recovery plans in particular through ongoing partnership activity with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Greater Manchester Councils, and Metro Mayors group UK Cultural sector leaders and practitioners- findings of the research have been shared widely with cultural sector practitioners and leaders with recommendations and implications for regenerative practice and recovery planning in the sector. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2021 |
| Sector | Communities and Social Services/Policy,Creative Economy,Culture, Heritage, Museums and Collections |
| Impact Types | Cultural Societal Economic Policy & public services |
| Description | Ben Walmsley appointed as Expert Advisor to DCMS |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Blackpool Council - Tourism, Economy and Communities Scrutiny Committee Report (14/04/2021) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://democracy.blackpool.gov.uk/documents/s61594/Item%207%20-%20Impact%20of%20Covid19%20on%20Cult... |
| Description | Boundless Creativity report, DCMS (07/2021) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1005... |
| Description | Bruised, exhausted and burnt-out ENCC Report (06/2022) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://encc.eu/index.php/articles/bruised-exhausted-and-burnt-out |
| Description | Citation in House of Commons Policy Debate |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health |
| URL | https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2021-03-02/debates/E5DFD54A-7B00-4806-8EFF-592DD71A346D/Covid-... |
| Description | Citation in House of Lords Debate |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health |
| URL | https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2021-04-20/debates/9FC84A3D-8F5F-4679-B52A-9C3AFAD4A416/Covid-19... |
| Description | Creative Majority: An APPG for Creative Diversity report (09/2021) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/resources/reports/creative-majority-report-v2.pdf |
| Description | Cultural Hustings for West Yorkshire Mayoral Candidates - Co-Hosted with Culture Commons |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Cultural Investment Approach 2023 Onwards, Greater Manchester Combined Authority |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://democracy.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/documents/s23990/Appendix%20A%20-%20GM%20Cultural%20In... |
| Description | Cultural and Creative Industries In the Face of COVID-19 An Economic Impact Outlook (06/2021) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://socialprotection-humanrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/377863eng.pdf |
| Description | Culture in Crisis: Bectu comments on research into Covid-19's impact on UK cultural sector (08/02/2022) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://bectu.org.uk/news/culture-in-crisis-bectu-comments-on-research-into-covid-19s-impact-on-uk-c... |
| Description | DCMS Covid-19 Impacts and Policy Implications Briefing (x5) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health |
| Impact | Improvements in DCMS policy responses to the COVID-19 crisis and planning in the cultural sector. |
| Description | DCMS Round Table (x6) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Real-time bespoke briefings to policymakers on the Impacts of Covid-19 research have cultivated an appetite for policy-relevant evidence from the cultural sectors within DCMS. Stakeholder interviews show that the Centre's mode of engagement with policymakers - small bespoke roundtables - was key to building a receptive audience. . "My impression is that it is not standard practise for researchers to give these findings. But the pandemic is fast moving so we needed real time insight It was a very interactive process from beginning of planning to session to delivery" Senior Civil Servant "When briefings have been written to ministers, I have seen references to CCV's work. That is a tangible example how the research fed into decision-making. That's a firm example." Senior Civil Servant |
| Description | Dissemination (led by John Wright) Covid Research and digests into the Local Government Associations Levelling-up inquiry |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Dissemination of Covid-19 Research Project to ACE Race Advisory Group |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Dissemination of Covid-19 Research Project to APPG on Creative Diversity |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Dissemination of Covid-19 Research Project to APPG on Left Behind Areas |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Dissemination of Covid-19 Research Project to Cities of Culture Policy Summit |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Dissemination of Covid-19 Research Project to Industry and Parliament Trust |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Dissemination of Covid-19 Research Project to Institute for Government |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Dissemination of Covid-19 Research Project to Labour party Conference |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Dissemination of Covid-19 Research Project to PEC Industry Champions Panel |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Dissemination of Covid-19 Research Project to Shadow Front Bench DCMS teams |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Dissemination of Covid-19 Research Project to Trade Unions Council Conference |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Evaluation Report Brighton & Hove ABCD plan for Cultural Recovery |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/documents/s185378/ABCD%20Plan%20for%20Cultural%20Recovery%20F... |
| Description | Evaluation of the Wales Cultural Recovery Fund 2020-2021 Report (23/06/2022) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://www.gov.wales/sites/default/files/statistics-and-research/2022-06/evaluation-of-the-wales-cu... |
| Description | Evidence Submission for House of Lords Youth Unemployment Inquiry |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | Evidence Submission for Northern Culture APPG Inquiry |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Impact | Policy influence still being measured |
| Description | House of Lords Review on Youth Unemployment |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5802/ldselect/ldythunemp/98/9802.htm |
| Description | Levelling Up Inquiry Northern Culture APPG- The Case for Culture |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | https://northernculture.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/NCAPPG-The-Case-for-Culture-Report.pdf |
| Description | Levelling up Inquiry: DCMS Reimagining where we live: cultural placemaking |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | https://committees.parliament.uk/work/1744/reimagining-where-we-live-cultural-placemaking-and-the-le... |
| Description | Manchester City Council Report for Information |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://democracy.manchester.gov.uk/documents/s23415/Culture%20and%20Covid%20Support.pdf |
| Description | Museums Association - Pandemic has 'aggravated existing inequalities' in cultural sector (08/02/2022) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2022/02/pandemic-has-aggravated-existing-ine... |
| Description | Northern Culture All Party Parliamentary Group Report: The Case for Culture |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://northernculture.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/NCAPPG-The-Case-for-Culture-Report.pdf |
| Description | Policy briefing |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Priorities for an Incoming Government Report, SOLT & UK Theatre |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://uktheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/SOLT-UK-Priorities-for-an-Incoming-Governme... |
| Description | Response to the DCMS Committee 'Cultural Placemaking and the Levelling Up Agenda', Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (18/02/2022) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://creative-pec.files.svdcdn.com/production/assets/images/DCMS-committee-submission-on-Levellin... |
| Description | Scottish Enterprise - Economic Research alert (02/2022) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://www.evaluationsonline.org.uk/evaluations/Documents.do?action=download&id=1012&ui=browse |
| Description | Treasury Select Committee Briefing: Written evidence of the impacts of Covid-19 on the cultural sector and implications for policy |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| Impact | https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/21865/pdf/ Shaped policy responses to Ccovid-19 impacts on the cultural industries, including influence on recovery fund investment |
| URL | https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/21865/pdf/ |
| Description | Wandsworth Council - Arts and Culture Strategy 2021-2031 (25/09/2023) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/media/10132/wandsworth_arts_and_culture_strategy_appendix_1.pdf |
| Description | Research Consultancy |
| Amount | £6,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 08/2021 |
| End | 12/2021 |
| Description | Research England Policy Support |
| Amount | £95,335 (GBP) |
| Organisation | United Kingdom Research and Innovation |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2022 |
| End | 07/2023 |
| Title | YARN/ Valuing Culture |
| Description | We developed the existing online storytelling platform YARN to provide an engaging, user-friendly, online hub to enable members of the public to upload personal stories of cultural experiences and everyday creativity during the pandemic. This quantitative data is searchable using common criteria including date, geography (country/region/city), venue, production/event, key participants (e.g. actors, artists, directors) and art form. The data is building to form a living archive of individual experiences of cultural value. As part of our work with Leeds 2023, the Centre is further piloting this as a tool to support methodological challenges of capturing and communicating how different people directly experience mass cultural events and what that means in terms of individual and social perceptions of cultural value. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2021 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Impact | YARN is still used by the Centre for Cultural Value to collect evidence of individual experiences of cultural value. It has the potential to be adopted by a range of arts, cultural and community organisations of all shapes and sizes as a tool to support audience engagement and gathering of data to evaluate the cultural value of their work. Working with The Audience Agency we are exploring ways in which it can become a tool to capture and analyse qualitative audience data in a range of contexts. |
| URL | https://yarncommunity.org/ |
| Description | Advisory Board- Covid-19: Research Advisory Group |
| Organisation | Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | The Advisory Group reflects the core aims and activities of the research project - namely to understand and evidence the impacts of Covid-19 on the cultural sector and the highlight the implications for policy response and development. Professor Geoffrey Crossick has been appointed as the Chair. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The Advisory Group will offer advice on the project and its workstreams, including strategic and operational matters as appropriate, to the Principal Investigator and Project Leader (Professor Ben Walmsley, University of Leeds) and to the other Workstream Leads (Dr Abigail Gilmore, University of Manchester and Dr Dave O'Brien, University of Edinburgh). Group Membership Professor Geoffrey Crossick (Chair) Alistair Evans, Head of Knowledge & Research, Creative Scotland Sharon Heal, Director, Museums Association Harman Sagger, Head Economist for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, DCMS Sarie Mairs Slee, Head of Salford's Culture and Place Partnership Liz Thomson, Director of External Relations, SafeLives Michelle Wright, CEO Cause4/Director Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy |
| Impact | N/A |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board- Covid-19: Research Advisory Group |
| Organisation | Creative Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | The Advisory Group reflects the core aims and activities of the research project - namely to understand and evidence the impacts of Covid-19 on the cultural sector and the highlight the implications for policy response and development. Professor Geoffrey Crossick has been appointed as the Chair. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The Advisory Group will offer advice on the project and its workstreams, including strategic and operational matters as appropriate, to the Principal Investigator and Project Leader (Professor Ben Walmsley, University of Leeds) and to the other Workstream Leads (Dr Abigail Gilmore, University of Manchester and Dr Dave O'Brien, University of Edinburgh). Group Membership Professor Geoffrey Crossick (Chair) Alistair Evans, Head of Knowledge & Research, Creative Scotland Sharon Heal, Director, Museums Association Harman Sagger, Head Economist for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, DCMS Sarie Mairs Slee, Head of Salford's Culture and Place Partnership Liz Thomson, Director of External Relations, SafeLives Michelle Wright, CEO Cause4/Director Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy |
| Impact | N/A |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board- Covid-19: Research Advisory Group |
| Organisation | Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The Advisory Group reflects the core aims and activities of the research project - namely to understand and evidence the impacts of Covid-19 on the cultural sector and the highlight the implications for policy response and development. Professor Geoffrey Crossick has been appointed as the Chair. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The Advisory Group will offer advice on the project and its workstreams, including strategic and operational matters as appropriate, to the Principal Investigator and Project Leader (Professor Ben Walmsley, University of Leeds) and to the other Workstream Leads (Dr Abigail Gilmore, University of Manchester and Dr Dave O'Brien, University of Edinburgh). Group Membership Professor Geoffrey Crossick (Chair) Alistair Evans, Head of Knowledge & Research, Creative Scotland Sharon Heal, Director, Museums Association Harman Sagger, Head Economist for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, DCMS Sarie Mairs Slee, Head of Salford's Culture and Place Partnership Liz Thomson, Director of External Relations, SafeLives Michelle Wright, CEO Cause4/Director Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy |
| Impact | N/A |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board- Covid-19: Research Advisory Group |
| Organisation | Museums Association |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | The Advisory Group reflects the core aims and activities of the research project - namely to understand and evidence the impacts of Covid-19 on the cultural sector and the highlight the implications for policy response and development. Professor Geoffrey Crossick has been appointed as the Chair. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The Advisory Group will offer advice on the project and its workstreams, including strategic and operational matters as appropriate, to the Principal Investigator and Project Leader (Professor Ben Walmsley, University of Leeds) and to the other Workstream Leads (Dr Abigail Gilmore, University of Manchester and Dr Dave O'Brien, University of Edinburgh). Group Membership Professor Geoffrey Crossick (Chair) Alistair Evans, Head of Knowledge & Research, Creative Scotland Sharon Heal, Director, Museums Association Harman Sagger, Head Economist for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, DCMS Sarie Mairs Slee, Head of Salford's Culture and Place Partnership Liz Thomson, Director of External Relations, SafeLives Michelle Wright, CEO Cause4/Director Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy |
| Impact | N/A |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board- Covid-19: Research Advisory Group |
| Organisation | SafeLives |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | The Advisory Group reflects the core aims and activities of the research project - namely to understand and evidence the impacts of Covid-19 on the cultural sector and the highlight the implications for policy response and development. Professor Geoffrey Crossick has been appointed as the Chair. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The Advisory Group will offer advice on the project and its workstreams, including strategic and operational matters as appropriate, to the Principal Investigator and Project Leader (Professor Ben Walmsley, University of Leeds) and to the other Workstream Leads (Dr Abigail Gilmore, University of Manchester and Dr Dave O'Brien, University of Edinburgh). Group Membership Professor Geoffrey Crossick (Chair) Alistair Evans, Head of Knowledge & Research, Creative Scotland Sharon Heal, Director, Museums Association Harman Sagger, Head Economist for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, DCMS Sarie Mairs Slee, Head of Salford's Culture and Place Partnership Liz Thomson, Director of External Relations, SafeLives Michelle Wright, CEO Cause4/Director Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy |
| Impact | N/A |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board- Covid-19: Research Advisory Group |
| Organisation | University of London |
| Department | School of Advanced Study |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The Advisory Group reflects the core aims and activities of the research project - namely to understand and evidence the impacts of Covid-19 on the cultural sector and the highlight the implications for policy response and development. Professor Geoffrey Crossick has been appointed as the Chair. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The Advisory Group will offer advice on the project and its workstreams, including strategic and operational matters as appropriate, to the Principal Investigator and Project Leader (Professor Ben Walmsley, University of Leeds) and to the other Workstream Leads (Dr Abigail Gilmore, University of Manchester and Dr Dave O'Brien, University of Edinburgh). Group Membership Professor Geoffrey Crossick (Chair) Alistair Evans, Head of Knowledge & Research, Creative Scotland Sharon Heal, Director, Museums Association Harman Sagger, Head Economist for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, DCMS Sarie Mairs Slee, Head of Salford's Culture and Place Partnership Liz Thomson, Director of External Relations, SafeLives Michelle Wright, CEO Cause4/Director Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy |
| Impact | N/A |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Artists' Union England |
| Sector | Learned Society |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Arts Council England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Arts Marketing Association |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Chief cultural and leisure officers association |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Coventry City Council |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Creative Industries Federation |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Creative and Cultural Skills Council |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Cultural Learning Alliance |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Culture Counts Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Government of Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Government of Wales |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Heritage Lottery Fund |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Manchester City Council |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Music: Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Musicians' Union |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | National Museum Wales |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Northern Ireland Assembly |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Paul Hamlyn Foundation |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Science Museum Group |
| Department | The Science Museum |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | Screen Yorkshire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | The Arts Council for Wales |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | The Lowry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Policy Reference Group (x 26) |
| Organisation | United Kingdom Research and Innovation |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | We convened a group of policy experts and specialists which has served as a useful network for knowledge exchange. We are going to galvanise this activity now we have appointed a 0.6 Policy Officer. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Using the Delphi model, the PRG helped us to prioritise the policy reccs for the report we launched in the Houses of Parliament in May 2022 and to distil them into 12 clear recommendations for policymakers. |
| Impact | workshop, policy briefing paper |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Advisory Board: Responding to and modelling the impact of COVID-19 for Sheffield's cultural ecology |
| Organisation | University of Sheffield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Ben Walmsley, (PI) is advisor on the research advisory board for the AHRC funded project Responding to and modelling the impact of COVID-19 for Sheffield's cultural ecology |
| Collaborator Contribution | A project conducting related cultural ecosystem and workforce analysis in the South Yorkshire and Sheffield region, led by Prof Vanessa Toulmin, has been an invaluable partner throughout this award, benefitting both projects by allowing us to compare and contrast findings, as well as provide platforms to increase the reach of the findings. For example, researchers from the Sheffield project were invited to contribute directly to sessions at this awards two day research conference in November 2021. |
| Impact | N/A |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Description | Collaborative Partner - DCMS |
| Organisation | Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Since the end of the Covid-19 project, the Centre has continued to work positively and regularly with DCMS on shared agendas including their new Areas of Research Interest, the Cultural Data Taskforce, the Accessibility to Culture project and the Cultural Heritage Capital project. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The DCMS has worked with the CCV to amplify research outcomes at a local and national level. Together and alongside other core partners (The Audience Agency and Culture Commons) there is a shared ambition to quantify the impact of culture across the UK. |
| Impact | The outcomes are ongoing and will be documented in a summative analysis |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Collaborative Partner- DCMS |
| Organisation | Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The Centre engaged in one to one meetings, facilitated workshops, and bespoke briefings on research findings and policy implications to DCMS heads of research and ALB network to support evidence based policymaking. We have continued to deliver workshops with DCMS on the impacts of Covid-19 on audiences and on audience development. We have also collaborated on their Cultural Heritage Capital programme, helped to shape their Areas of Research Interest, joined the Cultural Data Taskforce, and advised and contributed to the Accessibility to Culture project and the Cultural Heritage Capital project. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Development of policy placements that can support an ongoing knowledge exchange process between the project and policy makers. Engagement with Centre for Cultural Value policy reference groups Support for collaborative research grant funding applications |
| Impact | Informing the DCMS Review: Valuing culture and heritage capital: a framework towards informing decision making which was acknowledged in their publication of 21 January 2021. Development of collaborative partnerships on data sharing with 10 arms length bodies and the development of a successful application to ESRC resulting in the research project ESRC Research Methods Development Grants: Making Data Work for Public Sector Policy. Has also led to discussions with DCMS on the development of shared evaluation data frameworks, DCMS the Cultural Data Taskforce, the Accessibility to Culture project and the Cultural Heritage Capital project. |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Collaborative Partner- The Audience Agency |
| Organisation | The Audience Agency |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Support for collaboration with researchers and policy makers informing shaping of participation monitor. Part funding of TAA research activity. |
| Collaborator Contribution | • Design and delivery of demand-side research, exploring the changing needs and habits of the UK population in terms of cultural engagement through COVID. • Making data and insight available to fellow researchers to contextualise their strands of research into the health of the sector and implications for future operation • Ensuring that all research findings from the project are shared and disseminated through TAA online Evidence Hub and through TAA networks of cultural organisations • Convening a group of sector support organisations and working with them to maximise the value of the insights generated by the research in supporting the bounce back of the sector |
| Impact | Design and delivery of participation monitor, exploring the changing needs and habits of the UK population in terms of cultural engagement through COVID. Publication of findings through TAA Evidence Hub and through TAA networks of cultural organisations (UK and international subscriber list is over 15,000 cultural practitioners) |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Collaborative Partner: BFI |
| Organisation | British Film Institute (BFI) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | research support to analyse data assessing impacts of Covid-19 on screen industries sector, briefing on emerging findings to support recovery. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Access to UK Screen Sector Task Force (industry and policy leads in the screen sector) for case study respondents |
| Impact | case study |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Collaborative Partner: Salford City Council |
| Organisation | Salford City Council |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | research support to analyse data assessing impacts of Covid-19 on Greater Manchester cultural ecology, briefing on emerging findings to support recovery. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Access to policy officers and stakeholders via Creative Leaders task groups, signposting to data for case study. |
| Impact | Stakeholder workshop, policy scoping report |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Collaborative partner: Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) |
| Organisation | Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Responsible for maximising the policy analysis and impact of the research through strategic planning, targeted campaigns and coordinated communications, which resulted in amongst other things two major two-week long campaigns highlighting the plight of freelancers in the creative industries, as well as the need for investment and support in 'Creative Places' amidst the Levelling Up framework. These campaigns included events with key industry stakeholders, reports, articles, visioning papers and policy briefings, all including direct input and collaboration from the research and research team of this award. This partnership began with the award funding in September 2020 and continues with the ongoing dissemination of policy recommendations. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Supporting policy development, communications, and industry engagement activity. Joint provision of shared policy officer post dedicated to policy outputs resulting from policy implications of the research findings. |
| Impact | Treasury Select Committee Briefing https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/21865/pdf/ Industry Champions Briefing: Recovery and Growth for Creative Freelancers https://www.pec.ac.uk/assets/publications/PEC-Industry-Champions-freelancers-panel-May-2021.pdf Industry Champions Briefing: Placemaking, Culture and Covid https://www.pec.ac.uk/assets/publications/Placemaking-Culture-and-Covid-Insights-from-PECs-Industry-Champions-November-2021.pdf Webinar: Covid-19 the Great Unequaliser https://www.pec.ac.uk/summaries/covid-19-the-great-unequaliser Research Findings Report: When Policy Meets Place: Levelling Up and the Culture and Creative Industries https://www.pec.ac.uk/blog/when-policy-meets-place Research Findings Summary Report: How differently has the creative workforce fared under COVID-19? https://www.pec.ac.uk/blog/how-differently-has-the-creative-workforce-fared-under-covid-19 Research Summary: One size can't fit all -Why the current approach to policy making doesn't work for creative freelancers https://www.pec.ac.uk/blog/one-size-cant-fit-all Research Findings Summary: A jobs crisis in the cultural and creative industries https://www.pec.ac.uk/blog/how-covid-19-is-impacting-the-cultural-sector-with-the-loss-of-55-000-jobs-in-the-arts |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Core Partners (x9) |
| Organisation | Cardiff University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | We are providing a central base for the research project, including administrative and strategic support for all of the research and dissemination activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | This consortium of partners provide academic leadership for the research strands and and strategic support for research delivery, dissemination and policy engagement activities. |
| Impact | Research blogs, policy briefing papers, webinars. |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Core Partners (x9) |
| Organisation | Manchester Metropolitan University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | We are providing a central base for the research project, including administrative and strategic support for all of the research and dissemination activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | This consortium of partners provide academic leadership for the research strands and and strategic support for research delivery, dissemination and policy engagement activities. |
| Impact | Research blogs, policy briefing papers, webinars. |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Core Partners (x9) |
| Organisation | Nesta |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We are providing a central base for the research project, including administrative and strategic support for all of the research and dissemination activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | This consortium of partners provide academic leadership for the research strands and and strategic support for research delivery, dissemination and policy engagement activities. |
| Impact | Research blogs, policy briefing papers, webinars. |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Core Partners (x9) |
| Organisation | University of Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | We are providing a central base for the research project, including administrative and strategic support for all of the research and dissemination activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | This consortium of partners provide academic leadership for the research strands and and strategic support for research delivery, dissemination and policy engagement activities. |
| Impact | Research blogs, policy briefing papers, webinars. |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Core Partners (x9) |
| Organisation | University of Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | We are providing a central base for the research project, including administrative and strategic support for all of the research and dissemination activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | This consortium of partners provide academic leadership for the research strands and and strategic support for research delivery, dissemination and policy engagement activities. |
| Impact | Research blogs, policy briefing papers, webinars. |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Core Partners (x9) |
| Organisation | University of Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | We are providing a central base for the research project, including administrative and strategic support for all of the research and dissemination activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | This consortium of partners provide academic leadership for the research strands and and strategic support for research delivery, dissemination and policy engagement activities. |
| Impact | Research blogs, policy briefing papers, webinars. |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Core Partners (x9) |
| Organisation | University of Newcastle |
| Country | Australia |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | We are providing a central base for the research project, including administrative and strategic support for all of the research and dissemination activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | This consortium of partners provide academic leadership for the research strands and and strategic support for research delivery, dissemination and policy engagement activities. |
| Impact | Research blogs, policy briefing papers, webinars. |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Core Partners (x9) |
| Organisation | University of Sheffield |
| Department | Department of Human Metabolism |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | We are providing a central base for the research project, including administrative and strategic support for all of the research and dissemination activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | This consortium of partners provide academic leadership for the research strands and and strategic support for research delivery, dissemination and policy engagement activities. |
| Impact | Research blogs, policy briefing papers, webinars. |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Core Partners (x9) |
| Organisation | University of Warwick |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | We are providing a central base for the research project, including administrative and strategic support for all of the research and dissemination activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | This consortium of partners provide academic leadership for the research strands and and strategic support for research delivery, dissemination and policy engagement activities. |
| Impact | Research blogs, policy briefing papers, webinars. |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Evaluating Policy Impacts in Research Centres Network (AHRC - ESRC) |
| Organisation | Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Ben Walmsley (PI) has been invited to become a member of this network which is exploring issues of how to link policy engagement more effectively to research to develop evidence based policy making practices. Through this activity CCV is sharing our knowledge and experience of policy maker engagement. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The network discussions are helping to inform the development of the Centre for Cultural Value's policy engagement strategy |
| Impact | n/a |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | Evaluating Policy Impacts in Research Centres Network (AHRC - ESRC) |
| Organisation | Economic and Social Research Council |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Ben Walmsley (PI) has been invited to become a member of this network which is exploring issues of how to link policy engagement more effectively to research to develop evidence based policy making practices. Through this activity CCV is sharing our knowledge and experience of policy maker engagement. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The network discussions are helping to inform the development of the Centre for Cultural Value's policy engagement strategy |
| Impact | n/a |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | collaborative partner: Manchester City Council |
| Organisation | Manchester City Council |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | research support to analyse data assessing impacts of Covid-19 on Greater Manchester cultural ecology, briefing on emerging findings to support recovery. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Access to policy officers and stakeholders via Creative Leaders task groups, signposting to data for case study. |
| Impact | stakeholder workshops, policy scoping reports |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | collaborative partner: Museums Association |
| Organisation | Museums Association |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | research support to analyse data assessing impacts of Covid-19 on museums sector, briefing on emerging findings to support recovery. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Access to UK museums network for case study respondents |
| Impact | case study |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | collaborative partner: National Theatre |
| Organisation | Royal National Theatre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | research support to analyse data assessing impacts of Covid-19 on theatres sector, briefing on emerging findings to support recovery. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Access to National Theatre audience data (including National Theatre Home) and venue data across the Theatre Nation Partnership |
| Impact | case study |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | collaborative partner: Thrive (Belfast) |
| Organisation | Thrive (Belfast) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | research support to analyse data assessing impacts of Covid-19 on NI cultural industries, briefing on emerging findings to support recovery. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Access to Changemakers programme -emerging cultural leaders -for case study respondents |
| Impact | case study |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Title | Valuing Culture |
| Description | We have redeveloped the community-based living archive platform YARN to create a new Valuing Culture platform. Valuing Culture is a free, co-produced, open digital resource where individuals can search, collect and upload their own their own media to share stories of their cultural and creative experiences during the pandemic. The platform has been designed to function effectively as a digital storytelling tool for a diverse range of communities and organisations as well as being a public archival resource adaptable for academic and community research. |
| Type Of Technology | Webtool/Application |
| Year Produced | 2021 |
| Impact | We are working with Leeds 2023 to roll out the use of the platform as a living archive of individual cultural experiences and as an evaluation tool to deepen understanding of how and why individuals and communities engage with culture and creativity and the value of those experiences to people's lives. |
| URL | https://valuingculture.community/ |
| Description | Arts Professional Article-Culture in Crisis (02/02/2022) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | In this article, the Director of the Centre for Cultural Value, Ben Walmsley, reports on the key findings from a 15-month research project into the effects of the pandemic on the cultural sector. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/351/feature/culture-crisis |
| Description | Arts Professional Article: Recovery isn't a black and white picture (04/02/2021) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | We have formed an editorial partnership with Arts Professional developing sector-facing editorial content in collaboration with our Co-investigators and project partners. In this article, Ben Walmsley, Abigail Gilmore and Dave O'Brien share findings from a research programme that shows there are silver linings among the storm clouds. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/article/recovery-isnt-black-and-white-picture |
| Description | Arts Professional Article: Reflecting on renewal and recovery (13/07/2021) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | We have formed an editorial partnership with Arts Professional developing sector-facing editorial content in collaboration with our Co-investigators and project partners. At key junctures in the project and in collaboration with Arts Professional we published two articles from the research leads, summarising the findings of the project thus far and the future direction and priorities for the research. The collaboration with Arts Professional allowed us to engage a far deeper and wider audience than our own avenues, whilst simultaneously increasing the profile of the Centre for Cultural Value and the research project itself. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/article/reflecting-renewal-and-recovery |
| Description | Blog: A bleak midwinter? A deep dive from our Covid-19 participation monitor |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Iterative dissemination and analysis of research findings from our Covid-19 participation monitor |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/CVIresources/a-bleak-midwinter-a-deep-dive-from-our-covid-19-participa... |
| Description | Centre for Cultural Value Advisory Group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Our advisory group includes researchers, artists, practitioners, policymakers and leaders from different disciplines and sectors. It acts as a link between the Centre and the audiences we work with and helps ensure that our work is shaped by a diversity of perspectives on questions of cultural value. The Advisory Group has a key role to play in the development and implementation of the activities of the Centre for Cultural Value. It provides recommendations and relevant information to and from the sector to transform thinking, policy and professional practice on questions related to cultural value. Advisory group members include a cross-section of researchers, artists, practitioners, policymakers and leaders from different disciplines and sectors. They bring an important diversity of perspectives for the Centre to draw on. The Advisory Group does not have a governance role which means it cannot make substantial changes to the core aims, objectives and outputs of the Centre for Cultural Value however it has significant influence on decision making through the following activities: Connecting the Centre to and from practitioners in the field and other networks Providing constructive challenge and recommendations to group discussions and decisions Providing information, advice and identifying risks in the development, delivery and prioritisation of the Centre for Cultural Value's activities. Making links between the Centre and other initiatives and networks. Helping to identify sources of external funding and resources. Contributing to the development of key strategic documents. Supporting advocacy for the Centre for Cultural Value |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2024 |
| URL | https://www.culturalvalue.org.uk/advisory-group/ |
| Description | Centre for Cultural Value Newsletter Covid-19 (x13) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Summarising and bringing together the projects engagement activities under one, easily digestible package every month was our Covid-19 newsletter, of which we released 13 editions between October 2020 and December 2021, receiving well over 15,000 opens amongst our cultural sector audience of 4000 subscribers. The newsletters were crucial in directing traffic to newly published blogs and articles, highlighting the work of our core and non-core project partners, as well as driving attendance to project events and our conference. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Centre for Cultural Value Resource Platform |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Our website www.culturalvalue.org.uk and resources platform https://www.culturehive.co.uk/cultural-value-resources/ were launched in October 2020. The resources platform is a dedicated section of the existing AMA resource CultureHive and is integrated into the Centre's website. Resources including research digests, topic based essential reading lists, 'how to' guides, tools and guides, podcasts, films, and case studies have been commissioned and developed. Case studies have been created according to a template built upon the work of Associate Directors Leila Jancovich and David Stevenson's AHRC-funded research project FailSpace, exploring how the cultural sector can better recognise, acknowledge and learn from failure. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020,2021,2022,2023,2024 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/cultural-value-resources/ |
| Description | Centre for Cultural Value Twitter |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | We have created a targeted presence on Twitter and use it to build awareness, generate engagement and drive users to content on our website and the CultureHive platform. It has attracted 6303 followers (as of 15/03/2022) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019,2020,2021,2022 |
| URL | https://twitter.com/valuingculture?lang=en |
| Description | Centre for Cultural Value Website |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Our website www.culturalvalue.org.uk was launched in October 2020. A micro site for the Covid-19 research project is integrated into the Centre's website. The microsite is the primary avenue for sharing Covid -19 research findings as they emerged which was achieved through regular release of blogs and articles with each item reaching hundreds of unique clicks in the days following release. These blogs allowed us to share insights to help inform cultural sector audiences, and zero in on specific issues from specific sub sectors. This included the impact on jobs in the creative workforce, the adoption of digital practices in the sector, and insights from place-based cultural activities. During this award we have published over 35 articles in this way between October 2020 and March 2024. The website reached over 97,500 users, 174,800 sessions, 306,800 page views and 42% engagement rate from launch until 6 March 2024. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020,2021,2022,2023,2024 |
| URL | https://www.culturalvalue.org.uk/ |
| Description | Centre for Cultural Value YouTube Channel |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | We have developed a YouTube channel to host our film content. Active promotion of this content is through embedded links in our website and social media communications channels not through direct traffic. We currently have 44 films hosted on the channel with 148 subscribers (as of 15/03/22) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020,2021,2022 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWHlh00gDmz1jgB8w7XLGQ/videos |
| Description | Centre for Cultural Value- Policy Reference Group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The Policy Reference Group is a test bed for real-time findings from the case study, policy research, from data analysis and the tracking study of the Covid-19 project. Members of the group contribute to policy discussions in two ways, participating in roundtable workshops and/or one to one consultation. The Policy Reference Group deliver the following key functions: Informing research planning. Acting as a sounding board for the research team, to discuss real-time findings and assess the applicability and scaleability of recommendations emerging from the research. Aiding in the development of knowledge around the policy drivers and levers at local national and international level. Informing and disseminating policy briefings and communications. The group is contributing to the development and implementation of the Centre for Cultural Value's Policy engagement strategy and models. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Covid-19 Research Advisory Group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The Research Advisory Group has a key role to play in the development and implementation of the research activities of this project. It provides recommendations and relevant information to shape the research approach, understanding and dissemination of findings. It also provides advice and guidance on the policy and professional practice implications of findings. Advisory group members include a cross-section of expert researchers, practitioners and policymakers. They bring an important diversity of perspectives for the research team to draw on. The Advisory Group does not have a governance role which means it cannot make substantial changes to the core aims, objectives and outputs of the project, however it has influence on decision making through the following activities: Connecting the project to and from practitioners in the field and other networks; Providing constructive challenge and recommendations to discussions and decisions; Providing information, advice and identifying risks in the development, delivery and prioritisation of the research activities; Making links between the project and other initiatives and networks; Supporting dissemination of research findings. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | DCMS Briefing Meetings and Reports (x5) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Over the course of the project the research leads and policy team on the project engaged policy leads in DCMS across 5 x 90 minute briefing workshops, in which live findings and insights were shared, along with a corresponding findings and policy briefing paper that accompanied each workshop which could be shared between government colleagues and reviewed. These briefings allowed the project to share live data on issues such as audience willingness to return to venues, job losses and reduction in working hours, as well as recommendations for targeted and specific support mechanisms for the sector. Further, DCMS provided specific questions or priority areas from their perspective that the project was able to directly input into, helping give an accurate and up to date view of the cultural issues DCMS were specifically tackling. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020,2021,2022 |
| Description | Greater Manchester Policy Stakeholders (Online Workshop) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This workshop attended by 10 cultural policy leaders from the Greater Manchester discussed the emerging research findings to consider the implications regional cultural sector recovery and to identify what future data and analysis priorities there are for the city-region. The production of rapid, region specific evidence has enabled agile and evidence based policymaking and local investment for recovery within the city region. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Industry Champions Panel - Creative places |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | In September 2021, we consulted a Panel of Industry Champions on their experiences of the development and sustainability of 'Creative Places', and how policy can support this. This Panel was commissioned in collaboration with the Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) and builds on their 'Creative Places' campaign as well a previous Industry Panels on how policymakers can support local growth. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.pec.ac.uk/policy-briefings/placemaking-culture-and-covid |
| Description | Industry Panel: Creative Industries Freelancers |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | In March 2021 we consulted a panel of Industry Champions to gain a deeper understanding of the impacts of the pandemic on creative industries freelancers across the UK. This Industry Panel was delivered in collaboration with the PEC and The Audience Agency. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.pec.ac.uk/policy-briefings/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-freelancers-in-the-creative-industr... |
| Description | National Conference Session: Webinar: Covid-19: Exacerbating existing inequalities? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This is a session from our conference Covid-19: Changing Culture? in November 2021. The conference shared emerging findings from our Covid-19 research project and discussed implications with practitioners and policymakers. Evidence shows that Covid-19 is exacerbating existing inequalities in the cultural sector. We'll discuss how and why this is, focusing on audiences and the cultural sector workforce. Guest contributors will share their perspectives on the impact of Covid and what needs to happen to build a more equitable sector. Chaired by Sarie Mairs-Slee. Speakers: Anna Ehnold-Danailov, Parents & Carers In Performing Arts (PiPA); Tal Feder, University of Sheffield; Karen Gray, University of Leeds; Jess Hunt, East Durham Creates; Oliver Mantell, The Audience Agency; Tajpal Rathore, Tribe Arts |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/CVIresources/webinar-covid-19-exacerbating-existing-inequalities/ |
| Description | National Conference Session: Webinar: Creative places & new localism |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This is a session from our conference Covid-19: Changing Culture? in November 2021. The conference shared emerging findings from our Covid-19 research project and discussed implications with practitioners and policymakers. Throughout the crisis it has become clear that place-based partnerships and local cultural resources have been pivotal in helping cultural communities respond, recover and rebuild. In this session we share and discuss findings from our research and explore the case for investment in local initiatives, and discuss the lessons learned from those who got it right. Chaired by Eliza Easton. Speakers: Benjamin Dunn, University of Leeds; Karen Dick, Creative Scotland; Abigail Gilmore, University of Manchester; Pam Johnson, Leeds City Council; Lindsay Taylor, University of Salford. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/CVIresources/webinar-creative-places-new-localism/ |
| Description | National Conference Session: Webinar: From implications to action: What now? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A session from our national 2 day conference Covid-19: Changing Culture? in November 2021. The conference shared emerging findings from our Covid-19 research project and discussed implications with practitioners and policymakers. In this closing session we bring together the lead researchers from our project, and you the audience, to collectively ask what now? What are recommendations and actions that we can all take with us to enact positive, lasting change? Chair: Suzanne Alleyne. Speakers: Abigail Gilmore, University of Manchester; Sue Hayton, Centre for Cultural Value; Dave O'Brien, University of Edinburgh; Anne Torreggiani, The Audience Agency; Ben Walmsley, Centre for Cultural Value |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/CVIresources/webinar-from-implications-to-action-what-now/ |
| Description | National Conference Session: Webinar: The future of cultural labour |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This is a session from our conference Covid-19: Changing Culture? in November 2021. The conference shared emerging findings from our Covid-19 research project and discussed implications with practitioners and policymakers. Covid-19 has dramatically impacted the cultural sector workforce, including a deepening of existing inequalities. Some workers have been hit harder than others, and we'll share findings from our research and discuss key findings and implications with guest contributors. How do we support those whose future in the sector is under threat, and build back a more representative workforce? Chaired by Lilli Geissendorfer. Speakers: Suzie Henderson, Contact; Holly Maples, East 15 Acting School Limited; Dave O'Brien, University of Edinburgh |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/CVIresources/webinar-the-future-of-cultural-labour/ |
| Description | National Conference Session: Webinar: The impact on audiences part 2: Virtual experiences |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A session from our national 2 day conference Covid-19: Changing Culture? in November 2021. The conference shared emerging findings from our Covid-19 research project and discussed implications with practitioners and policymakers. In this session we discuss the different models being used by organisations, the intentions and appetites of audiences, making the digital social, and the challenges and opportunities of changing modes of engagement. Chaired by Oliver Mantell. Speakers: Jenny Williams, Revoluton; Graham Main, The Big Burns Supper; Anne Torreggiani, The Audience Agency; Harry Weeks, University of Newcastle; Eva Nieto McAvoy, Cardiff University. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/CVIresources/webinar-the-impact-on-audiences-part-2-virtual-experience... |
| Description | National Conference Session: Webinar: Where next for the cultural sector? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This is a session from our conference Covid-19: Changing Culture? in November 2021. The conference shared emerging findings from our Covid-19 research project and discussed implications with practitioners and policymakers. The pandemic has forced the cultural sector to reassess, reimagine and regroup. We open the conference by asking leading voices in and beyond the cultural sector to share how we can build a fairer and more sustainable future and what our priorities should be to accelerate the pace of change. Chaired by Anne Torreggiani. Speakers: Cheddar Gorgeous, Drag Artist; Ellen Renton, Poet; Wanda Wyporska, CEO of the Society of Genealogists and Ex CEO of The Equality Trust |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/CVIresources/conference-where-next-for-the-cultural-sector/ |
| Description | National Conference Session; Webinar: Change, sustainability & relevance: New business models |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This is a session from our conference Covid-19: Changing Culture? in November 2021. The conference shared emerging findings from our Covid-19 research project and discussed implications with practitioners and policymakers. Covid-19 has shifted the core purpose, business model and strategic direction of many cultural organisations. In this session, we share what our research is telling us about this. You'll also hear from guest contributors about what this has looked like in practice. Chaired by: Ben Walmsley. Speakers: Jo Burns, Wirral Museums Service; John Wright, Cente for Cultural Value; Mark Robinson, Thinking Practice. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/CVIresources/webinar-change-sustainability-relevance-new-business-mode... |
| Description | National Conference: Covid-19 Changing Culture |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Reaching an audience of nearly 300 cultural sector practitioners, policymakers and researchers, our two day online conferencein November 2021 bought together nearly 40 speakers (including 22 guest contributors) to discuss the insights and implications of the awards research, provide first hand examples of innovative responses to the challenges posed by the pandemic, and suggest changes in behaviour, policy and structuring in order to work towards a more equitable and sustainable sector. Discussions at the conference helped frame and formulate the conclusions of our report, with one of the most significant outcomes of the conference being a shared desire amongst attendees and speakers alike to work towards a more 'regenerative' practice, a philosophy and framework that champions sustainable development rather than unsustainable growth. Sentiment emerging from the conference seemed the crystalise the end goal of the Centre for Cultural Value itself, championing research, evaluation and policy engagement activities with a view to developing a more diverse, equitable and regenerative cultural sector. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturalvalue.org.uk/a-call-for-regenerative-practice-reflections-on-our-covid-19-resear... |
| Description | National Conference: Webinar The impact on audiences part 1: Changing behaviours |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This is a session from our conference Covid-19: Changing Culture? in November 2021. The conference shared emerging findings from our Covid-19 research project and discussed implications with practitioners and policymakers. This was the first of of two sessions sharing findings from The Audience Agency's Cultural Participation Monitor, we explore the ways in which audience behaviour has changed, and the implications for the future. Guest contributors will share their perspectives on how organisations are radically rethinking their relationships with their audiences. Chaired by Stephanie Pitts. Speakers: Oliver Mantell, The Audience Agency; Sarah Price, University of Sheffield; Sally Shaw, Firstsite; Mark Taylor, University of Sheffield. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/CVIresources/conference-the-impact-on-audiences-part-1-changing-behavi... |
| Description | Pandemic and Beyond Advisory Group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Various members from the project team have contributed to the strategic planning of the Pandemic & Beyond coordination projects, which hopes to unify the various AHRC funded Covid-19 projects and amplify the findings to increase impact. Members of our communications team have contributed to P&D communications plans through involvement in a P&D webinar, and the award PI Ben Walmsley has been appointed to the advisory board of the P&D project to provide further guidance and advice on how best to maximise the reach of the project. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://pandemicandbeyond.exeter.ac.uk/ |
| Description | Podcast: Pandemic and Beyond Culture in Crisis |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Pandemic and Beyond Podcast -Conversations with researchers and the people they've worked with to understand the cultural, social, economic, legal and mental health impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and find creative solutions. To mark the publication of the Culture in Crisis report, Pascale Aebischer talks to the report's lead author, Ben Walmsley of the Centre for Cultural Value (University of Leeds) and Holly Donagh of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. They talk about the state of the industry, how the pandemic has exacerbated inequalities, about the future of digital performance and the importance of academics working hand-in-hand with policy-makers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://anchor.fm/pandemicandbeyond/episodes/Pandemic-and-Beyond-Episode-17-Culture-in-Crisis-e1ffpk... |
| Description | Policy Reference Group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Over the course of the project we engaged a 20 strong group of key cultural sector policymakers and stakeholders across 4 advisory meetings, in which the research leads shared live findings and received feedback and insights from the policy group on key priority areas, which in turn helped synthesise findings into concrete policy recommendations. These advisory meetings ensured the findings and recommendations were developed with the cultural sector and accurately reflected the hopes and desires of those working in the sector, with realistic and achievable recommendations and engagement plans. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Policy Roundtable - Culture, health and wellbeing Vision Paper with Culture Commons and Robyn Dowlen |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Description to add |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://www.culturecommons.uk/post/policy-roundtable-on-culture-health-and-wellbeing |
| Description | Presentation to Somerset Arts Business Cultural Alliance |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Our PDRA presented the key findings from our Covid-19 research to the Somerset Arts Business Cultural Alliance |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | Reflecting Value Podcast- Series 2 Bonus Episodes |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Reflecting Value's aim is to facilitate a reflective space for sharing successes and challenges associated with communicating cultural value, bringing together a range of new voices for discussion, debate and reflection. Each series focuses on practitioners understanding and interpreting different aspects of the research findings of the Centre's key research themes- In series 2 we created 2 bonus episodes particularly focused on aspects of cultural participation during and post-pandemic reflecting the findings of our Covid-19 research. Episode 4 Learning through crisis- this episode is hosted by Anna Woolf from London Arts Health Forum who explores the impacts of the pandemic on practitioners and the people they work with. Daniel Regan and Bablu Miah join Anna to reflect on their pandemic experiences, discussing what they will take forwards in their practice and what they will leave in the pre-pandemic world. Episode 5-Physically distant, socially connected-This episode is hosted by Lewis Hetherington of National Theatre of Scotland who brings together six people who have been participants in creative work during the pandemic. The group explores their experiences of taking part in creative activity during the pandemic, and the positive impacts it had on them while in lockdown. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.culturalvalue.org.uk/reflecting-value/ |
| Description | Waiting for the Jab: Covid-19 impact on the Creative and Cultural Sectors |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This event is organised by the European Liberal Forum asbl with the support of Institute Novum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | http://www.poligon.si/en/covid-19-impact-on-css/ |
| Description | Webinar: Covid 19 The Great Unequaliser |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | On Friday 12 March 2021 we brought together leading contributors from the academic and cultural sectors, and an audience of nearly 200 people, for our first Covid-19 research webinar - Covid-19: "The great unequaliser?" The webinar shared emerging findings from our national research into the impacts of Covid-19, with a focus on inequalities, and asked what we can do as a sector to ensure we build back a more equal future. We were joined by project researchers Mark Taylor, Karen Gray, Ben Dunn, John Wright and Oliver Mantell, as well as guest contributors, Dr Roaa Ali from the University of Manchester and Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity, and Lara Ratnaraja, a consultant who specialises in diversity, leadership, collaboration and innovation in cultural policy. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/CVIresources/webinar-covid-19-the-great-unequaliser/ |
| Description | Webinar: Recovery and Renewal- Creative approaches to the Covid Crisis |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | On Friday 18 June 2021 we held the second of our Covid-19 research project webinars, this time looking at creative responses to the crisis, highlighting stories of recovery and resilience from our case study interviews. We examined the challenges cultural organisations have had to overcome, how business models have adapted, and the innovation shown to continue to reach audiences and engage communities. Researchers John Wright, Karen Gray, Dani Child and Ania Ostrowska talked through emerging findings, and two of our case study participants shared their first-hand perspectives - Liz Chege, festival director of Africa in Motion, and Julia Negus, artist-producer with Theatre Absolute. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.culturehive.co.uk/CVIresources/webinar-recovery-renewal-creative-approaches-to-the-covid... |