Leveraging the Full Potential of Artistic Research: A statement by the Artistic Research Alliance
The Artistic Research Alliance is a unified collective advocating for the recognition and promotion of artistic research (AR) at both European and global levels. Embracing the full diversity of artistic research, the Alliance brings together academic institutions and independent researchers across disciplines such as architecture, design, film, photography, fine arts, media arts, music, performing arts, creative writing, circus, and interdisciplinary projects.
During its meeting in Vienna on 27 September 2024, the alliance reiterated the importance of collective action on key policy and funding frameworks, building on foundational documents that continue to be relevant today: The Vienna Declaration on Artistic Research (2020), The “Florence Principles” on the Doctorate in the Arts (2016), and Proposed Changes to the Frascati Manual (2022). Through regular knowledge exchange, the partners will develop and implement a shared advocacy strategy. This will include joint campaigns, policy papers, representation in stakeholder consultations and participation in interdisciplinary forums for policy and discourse development.
Through this statement, the Artistic Research Alliance seeks to elevate the field of artistic research, expand its influence, and continue advocating for its recognition and integration into policy, education, and innovation frameworks.
We invite you to review the full statement and join us in advocating for the future of artistic research.
AEC – European Association of Conservatoires
CILECT – International Association of Cinema, Audiovisual and Media Schools
CAE – Culture Action Europe
EAAE – European Association for Architectural Education
ELIA – Globally connected European network for higher arts education
EQ-Arts
GEECT – European Grouping of Film and Television Schools
MusiQuE
SAR – Society for Artistic Research