Research and Publications

Mind the Gap research report

The Mind the Gap research report presents 10 key issues for working digitally with disadvantaged communities, reflects upon the responsibilities of arts organisations and offers recommendations for institutions looking to implement online participatory projects.  This report is based upon a literature...
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Getting Closer: Authentic Collaboration Through Opera, Music And Dance

RESEO Conference 2019 In partnership with La Monnaie / De Munt Opera, music and dance education is increasingly recognised as a valid medium to connect with local communities. Participatory intercultural projects empower communities to discover their own capacity for creation, while enabling...
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Get Close to Opera Platform

Discover a comprehensive resource platform specifically aimed at opera educators. As part of the Get Close to Opera project, an international consortium of organisations developed a series of training modules aimed at fostering the integration of migrants in Europe through opera education. The Get...
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Lasting Legacy: Ensuring the Longterm Impact of Arts Education

RESEO Autumn Conference 2018 In partnership with Det Kongelige Teater Creating long term community projects and partnerships through music, opera and dance education offers the potential to make a real impact on many levels. But how do we plan for and ensure...
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Get Close to Opera Report and Competence Framework

Opera and Arts Education Research Report and Competence Framework As part of the Get Close to Opera project, an international consortium including RESEO developed a European research study under the leadership of the University of Patras. The report explores the...
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Reflective Practice: Evaluation in Arts Education

RESEO Autumn Conference 2016 Debate and Exchange Day Why is evaluation essential to certain cultural institutions and of lesser importance to others? Can everything be evaluated? Are there limits to evaluation? How can practices be adapted to individual aims? Can evaluation help...
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Publication: European overview of the use of digital media for opera, music and dance education

How does digital technology impact the education and outreach work of performing arts institutions in Europe? How can the performing arts, in which audiences and artists share one physical space, adapt to a consumer model that places a screen between them?...
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Publication: Acts of Cultural Citizenship

European Symposia on Culture and Education 2009-2012 The Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, alongside partners RESEO (European Network for Opera and Dance Education) and AFO (Association Française des Orchestres), has issued Acts of Cultural Citizenship. Arising from strong engagement in the field of education...
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AMAZE ME: Opera for Young Audiences in Europe

AMAZE ME A RESEO Publication A European “best of” of productions for young audiences, both of new creations and repertoire revisited. Of well known stories - and contemporary subject matters. Of participatory operas, cross-arts adventures, small formats and main-stage productions. Find out...
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Education and Communication/Marketing: Friend or Foe?

A RESEO Study The Mapping of the Opera and Dance Education Sector in Europe, edited by RESEO in 2011, reveals that in 96% of all cases, communication/marketing departments are involved in the education departments’ activities. To know more about this cooperation,...
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