The Relationship is the Project

The Relationship is the Project is a book of provocations, tools and practical tips for those who are currently working or are interested in working with communities.

It is intended to be a solid starting point for organisations, project managers, artists, cultural workers and other community-engaged practitioners who want to bring new perspectives and ideas to their work.

This project began as a response to growing interest in working better with communities, and in finding out how to develop relationships that foster creativity, cultural engagement and audiences. It aims to be an accessible text that is a place to start learning and return to when you want to know more. In it, you’ll find wisdom from practitioners and thought leaders from across Australia, mostly working within the fields of arts, culture and community development (though their learnings can be applied across a range of sectors and contexts).

The Relationship is the Project features contributions by more than 40 thought leaders across the arts, cultural and community sectors.

Both editions of The Relationship is the Project were assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body. The first edition also received support from the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and the Sidney Myer Fund through its Creative Fellowship initiative.