Glossary

Activity

Definition: What happens in the project or programme

Aims

Definition: The changes you are trying to make

Arts Practice

Definition: The approach that an artist takes to their work

Indicators

Definition: Well defined information that shows how a project or programme is performing

Intention

Definition: What the project or programme intends to deliver

Journey

Definition: The travel log of a participatory arts activity

Legacy

Definition: The long term benefits and changes that happen as a result of your work

Objectives

Definition: The activities or steps carried out to achieve your aims

Outcomes

Definition: The changes, benefits, learning or effects that happen as a result of your work

Participant

Definition: The person taking part in a participatory arts activity

Participatory Arts

Definition: Any arts projects or programmes for non-professional participants led or facilitated by professional artists

People

Definition: Who is involved in the project or programme

Professional Development

Definition: Skills, knowledge and experience gained beyond initial training informally or formally as you work

Programme

Definition: An ongoing participatory arts activity

Progression

Definition: The change that a participatory arts activity provokes in a participant through active participation in the project

Project

Definition: A time-bound participatory arts activity

Quality

Definition: The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something

Space

Definition: The defined area or place that a participatory arts project or programme is delivered in

Stakeholder

Definition: Anyone who has an interest or concern in a participatory arts project or programme