For many of us involved in community arts, funding proposals are a regular feature of the work. What can be frustrating is being asked to demonstrate how and why your project will create an impact. Many artists know that their work is making a difference, but don’t have the words to explain why. If you have ever experienced the challenge of demonstrating the value of community arts work, you might be interested in this research note from the Creative City Network of Canada.

Arts and Positive Change in Communities is a practical overview of research that shows how the arts matter to communities. This summary of research touches on the impact of the arts as it relates to public dialogue, creative learning communities, healthy communities, community mobilization, and community capacity.This is a great resource for anyone who wants to include links to existing research supporting their work.

To find out more about Arts and Positive Change in Communities, please visit the ArtBridges Resource Portal.