Value of Artists

This project, led by Bath Spa University’s School of Art, Film and Media, offered a paid training opportunity for 25 creatives to explore creative learning resources.

It then commissioned five artists from the training programme to create and produce a series of educational learning resources that explore the value of artists in society, the variety of roles they can play and the career pathways they can take.

"I think I'm still digesting everything, but the reach and impact of those two days – and the incredible programme you put together – will stay with me, and my practice, honestly I think forever. "

The training days were led by Lead Artist Abigail Hunt and included sessions by artists, educators and galleries including Chris Francis (ArtPedagogy), Morgan Tipping, Mónica Rivas Velásquez, Layla Gatens, Harold Offeh and Emma McGarry (Tate).

In summary, the Value of Artists project:

• Provided paid professional development/training for artist/creative practitioners from the West of England region
• Commissioned five arts practitioners/freelancers
• Developed a series of online and printed resources that explored the value of artists in society, the variety of roles they can play and the career pathways they can take
• Distributed a set of resources to schools and other relevant education providers in the West of England region that evidence the value of art education and the career pathways it opens up
• Offered a valuable practical and accessible resource that will expose the real work artists do in communities, education, climate action, health and wellbeing.