What’s needed to make online arts education truly participatory?
Mind the Gap: an international research project inspired by the creativity and resourcefulness of arts education professionals during the Covid-19 crisis.
Digital technologies promise to increase participation, diversity and reach in arts education. However, educators often find themselves lacking the technical knowledge, equipment, skills or confidence necessary to engage with participants online, while the communities they work with are often affected by the “digital gap”.
Led by an international consortium of arts institutions, Mind the Gap aims to define best practices for online outreach, provide educators with tools for working digitally and ultimately, improve access to the participatory arts for all.