COLLABORATIVE LINKING & THINKING

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE)
Organisation which aims to promote a healthy, vibrant and sustainable rural community sector that is well connected to policies and initiatives at national, regional, sub regional and local levels. UK

Americans for the Arts Online Library
Online library which consists of publications, newsletters and Monographs published by Americans for the Arts, all available for free. Subject areas include arts advocacy, arts education, community development and the arts, cultural policy, economics and the arts and public art. USA

Art in the Public Interest (API)
Non-profit organization that provides resources, encourages information exchange, and promotes critical dialogue in the field of community-based arts through the Community Arts Network (CAN) and two print publications.RECOMMENDEDUSA

Artscape
Toronto-based organisation engaged in real estate and program development for the arts and creative sector, and committed to promoting international discussion on the relationship between creativity and place and the connection of arts and economic development.

Banlieues d'Europe
European network of officials, academics, researchers, cultural workers and artists working to move forward thinking about arts and culture as the driving forces of exchange, community reflection, and social inclusion.

Center for Arts and Culture
Based in Washington D.C., this organisation aims to inform and improve policy decisions that affect cultural life through its research, public roundtables, and publishing new voices and perspectives on the arts and culture. USA

Center for Cultural Policy Research
Based at the University of Glasgow, this leading institution in cultural policy research works collaboratively across the disciplines and plays a leading role in developing cultural policy through the provision of rigorous, independent and high quality applied research and commentary. UK

Centre for the Study of Art and Community
Association of creative leaders from business, government and the arts working to build bridges between community, public and private sectors through research, publishing, lectures, and advice on collaborating creatively. USA

Centre for Understanding of the Built Environment
Arts organisation which aims to enable children to learn the value of the built environment and take responsible action in affecting change within their cities. UK

Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE)
Organisation which aims to put design at the heart of government and industry decision-making by highlighting the critical role that the quality of buildings, and the spaces between them, play in a wide range of key policy areas. UK

Common Ground
Bridging the the arts and environmental fields, this organisation focusses upon the positive investment people can make in their own localities and offers ideas and inspiration through publications and projects. UK

Community Action Network (CAN)
Organisation committed to the development, promotion and support of social entrepreneurs, and which engages in high impact and innovative projects on its own and in partnership. UK

Community Arts Forum (CAF)
Umbrella body for community arts in Northern Ireland, with a membership spanning all art forms, which aims to provide greater access to the arts by providing advocacy and networking, training opportunities, research and development. UK

Community Arts Network (CAN)
Global online resource of documentation, articles and criticism relating to community-based artists and organisations working to promote the arts as part of education, political life, health, environmental protection, regeneration, and more. USA

Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies
Institute whose objective is to strengthen the basis for decision-making in public and private organisations by creating awareness of the future and highlighting its importance to the present. EU

Creative City Network
Organisation of people employed by municipalities across Canada working on arts, culture and heritage policy, planning, development and support to foster and sustain more creative cities.

Creative Clusters
Conference and resource network for people working in the development of creative industries, particularly in regeneration and development projects with cultural and economic goals. UK

Cultural Commons
Online resource and meeting space created by the Center for Arts and Culture, designed to attract new thinking about arts and cultural issues, engage a broad audience in exchange of ideas, and provide resources for event participation, employment, research, and collaboration. USA

Cultural Industries Development Agency (CIDA)
Specialist support organisation for the creative and cultural sector whose services to individuals, new and existing businesses and not-for-profit organisations include: advice & training; networking; online directory & e-bulletin; resource centre; and consultancy work. - UK

Culture Shapes Community
Organisation which recognises neighborhood based arts and cultural organisations as unique stakeholders in enhancing poor neighborhoods through programmes that make use of local identity and public space, promote social integration, offer opportunities and empower all to have a strong voice for change. USA

E-Mailout
Hosted by Mailout, the participatory arts magazine, this online resource is aimed at people working creatively in community settings by raising the profile of their work and keeping them in touch with current developments and changes in the field. UK

Economic and Social Research Council
Research funding and training agency that addresses social and economic issues, providing high quality research to business, the public sector, and government. UK

European Forum for the Arts and Heritage (EFAH)
Network of local, national, and European members who seek constructive dialogue with institutions and policymakers, acting to voice concerns and create opportunities that advance the role of culture in Europe. EU

Eventus
Non-profit company which devises and manages creative projects in partnership with organisations and agencies committed to social, economic and environmental improvement. UK

Global Business Network (GBN)
Worldwide membership organisation and scenario and strategy consultancy which engages in a collaborative exploration of the future, creating innovative tools for strategic action and adaptive advantage.

Heads Together
Organisation that uses the arts to inspire potential and achievement in individuals and communities, working within a range of formal and informal learning environments to develop individually-tailored creative projects. UK

Hybrid Vigor Institute
Research institute which has developed a systematic method for cultivating disciplinary diversity. An ideal Hybrid Vigor topic is one studied by several disciplines and which has great potential for shifts in traditional thinking, and/or future technological developments or breakthroughs. USA

International Federation of Arts Councils and Cultural Agencies (IFACCA)
Global network of national arts funding bodies which aims to benefit artists, arts organisations and communities worldwide through capacity building, improving information exchange and promoting cooperation between arts councils and national arts agencies.

International Futures Forum (IFF)
Established in response to a growing recognition of the complexity, interconnectedness and rapid change in the world, this international network aims to develop innovative ways of working, organising, living, and decision-making. UK

Leadership for a Changing World
Organisation which recognises and promotes leaders bringing positive change to their communities by providing networking, resources and financial support for emerging and established community leaders.

London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC)
Offers support to London Voluntary and Community sector network organisations by learning and sharing best practice; offering advice, publications and training; and creating a common voice to influence policy makers. UK

National Endowment for Science, Technology, and the Arts (NESTA)
Through a range of pioneering programmes, this endowment invests in ground-breaking ideas, working to improve the climate for creativity in the UK, acting as a catalyst for change and helping the UK fulfil its potential. UK

Sound Sense
UK development agency for community music, which promotes the significance and value of community music, and assists the professional development of people practising and participating in it. UK

Sustainable Development Commission (SDC)
UK Government's independent advisory body on sustainable development, working to encourage awareness and effectively address related issues through a network of policy-makers and practitioners. UK

Urban and Economic Development Group
Multi-disciplinary urban regeneration consultancy that combines practical consultancy work for a wide range of clients with research informed by practical experience. Work centres on ten specialties, including urban planning, urban regeneration, sustainability and capacity building. UK

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