This study, commissioned by Creative Scotland, aimed to provide a foundation for a quality framework for the participatory arts in Scotland, rationalising, synthesising and condensing learning from the body of knowledge extant in the fields of arts, culture and education (and emerging from the Artworks programme), which could inform the development of a guidance toolkit at a later stage. In 2014, there was no commonly used reference point for quality in participatory settings, to aid staff within Creative Scotland and the sector for funding this work or planning organisational developments. Once developed it was to  feed into a new framework and guidance on Quality for the arts in Scotland, based on solid foundations of knowledge and best practice.

Blanche,R. (2014). Developing a Foundation for Quality Guidance for arts organisations and artists in Scotland working in participatory settings. Scotland: Blanche Policy Solutions.