A Realist Evaluation of Art of the Blues

Authors(s), Creator(s) and Contributors: Vicky Karkou , Joanna Omylinska-Thurston,Scott Thurston,Rebecca Clark,Emma Perris,Axel Kaehne,Mark Pearson

Publication Date: 02/01/2025

Categories: Whitepapers / Research

Funder(s): AHRC

Introduction

Developing a strategy to scale up place-based arts initiatives that support mental health and wellbeing: A realist evaluation of ‘Arts for the Blues’. Conclusions: "Our study allowed us not only to identify helpful mechanisms of how to scale up specific projects but also to formulate a unique scaling up strategy for place-based arts initiatives that support mental health and wellbeing. As a result, we are able to propose actionable recommendations for the wider healthcare system and the cultural sector, focusing on opportunities that can overcome implementation barriers."

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Tags: arts, health, mental health, creativity, wellbeing,

A Realist Evaluation of Art of the Blues
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