UNESCO Observatory Projects - Click on images to view projects
The UNESCO Observatory brings together people with shared interests in the arts and encourages activities that cross disciplinary divisions, drawing on the combined expertise of national and internationally recognised researchers. The Observatory's focus crosses over the areas of architecture; the physical, natural, social and health sciences; well-being, culture, heritage, arts practice, education in the arts, community arts practice, research methodology, philosophy, ethics and program evaluation across pure, strategic, applied and action research.
Educating in the Arts: The Asian Experience, Twenty-Four Essays
L. Joubert, The University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Ed.)
Written by leaders in a wide range of creative fields and from all corners of the Asian region, this collection of essays presents arts and education programs which reflect traditional and contemporary practices.
Interesting and varied, written by regional experts across all art forms and areas. This book encourages the use of the arts in creating international understanding, celebrating cultural diversity, building cultural bridges and creating a cross-cultural dialogue throughout the Asian regions. Order form (186 Kb pdf)
Evaluation of the Community Arts Development Scheme
This evaluation of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation’s Community Arts Development Scheme (CADS) was undertaken by a multi-disciplinary team of researchers with expertise in the arts, health evaluation, ethics and sociology. More info.