Evaluation
We help practitioners and policymakers develop their evaluation skills so they can better capture and articulate the differences culture makes.
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Evaluation is crucial for gaining a well-rounded understanding of the impact of cultural activities. Yet, it can be difficult to do well. We provide opportunities for people to develop their evaluation knowledge and skills.
We work collaboratively with practitioners, cultural organisations, evaluators, policymakers and funders to create a culture of reflective learning across the sector. Our resources and events bring together a diversity of voices and provide actionable guidance.
Together, we are building a more proportional, robust and people-centred approach to evaluation.
Evaluation Principles
The Evaluation Principles provide a collective framework and language to shape how evaluation is carried out and used in the cultural sector.
Designed in collaboration with over 40 experts, the Principles support you and your stakeholders to set priorities, engage the right people and use appropriate methods to understand the holistic impact of your work.
We commission and curate guides, podcasts and events which help you apply the Evaluation Principles to your work.
Evaluation for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Principles and Practice
Evaluation for Arts, Culture and Heritage is a free-to-access online course to help you understand the principles and master the practice of evaluation.
Across two weeks, you’ll hear from academic experts and sector professionals and learn how to design, implement and communicate an evaluation plan.
Evaluation Learning Space
We want to make cultural sector evaluations easier to access, so we can all learn from the wealth of knowledge they contain.
Through the resources in the Evaluation Learning Space, you’ll find key insights from a variety of evaluations, as well as tips on how you can apply this learning to your own work.
