Glossary

Activity

What happens in the project or programme

Aims

The changes you are trying to make

Arts Practice

The approach that an artist takes to their work

Indicators

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

Intention

What the project or programme intends to deliver

Journey

The travel log of a participatory arts activity

Legacy

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

Objectives

The activities or steps carried out to achieve your aims

Outcomes

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

Participant

The person taking part in a participatory arts activity

Participatory Arts

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

People

Who is involved in the project or programme

Professional Development

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

Programme

An ongoing participatory arts activity

Progression

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

Project

A time-bound participatory arts activity

Quality

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

Space

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

Stakeholder

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