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What do we mean by artist-led?

In the context of arts activity in schools, 'artist-led' means that the artist or arts organisation is working directly with the schools and influencing the creative process through either in person delivery or live digital delivery. Your application should demonstrate that teachers and leaners are being supported to directly influence their own creative learning within your project. In the context of arts activity in schools, 'artist-led' means that the artist or arts organisation is working directly with the schools and influencing the creative process through either in person delivery or live digital delivery. Your application should demonstrate that teachers and (...)Read more

What do we mean by partnership working?

In the context of arts activity in schools, ‘partnership working’ means that the artist or arts organisation can demonstrate that schools are active collaborators in the project and that appropriate joint planning has taken place to ensure the project is adding value to the learning experience and enabling access to quality cultural experiences for all learners. Please see the ArtWorks Scotland Artists and Teachers Resource and Creative Scotland & Education Scotland’s Creative Learning Action Plan for further guidance. Read more