Beyond Text

While I know of other arts-based research books, this one is unique. It is built upon a multi-year research study across several countries as those involved used the arts to study topics of mutual interest. I am struck by that which connects everyone but also by the differences that are discussed in each chapter. Reading this book made me think we don’t often get a chance to experience such a vibrant project unified in such a strong book. -- Rita Irwin, Professor of Art Education at the University of British Columbia and co-editor of Provoking the Field 'Beyond Text is organized in a way that helpfully allows readers to examine a single chapter that may be relevant to their interests or, for a broader perspective on ABR, read the volume from cover to cover. It will be of interest and value to anyone seeking to broaden their use of research methodologies, as well as to educators in all aspects of the arts. As well as Adams and Owens demonstrating their expertise in ABR, particularly in the visual arts and drama respectively, it is exciting to see contributions from emerging scholars and practitioners working in the arts. [...] This book would be an excellent resource for graduate students on courses which utilize participatory arts as methods, as well as being of interest to undergraduate students stepping into ABR for the first time. The range of applications for ABR here demonstrates its relevance to several disciplines, making it of great use to researchers in subjects where the active agency of participants is perhaps less foregrounded.' -- James Layton, PARtake: The Journal of Performance as Research 'The editors have curated this volume as an approachable invitation and guide for new ABR researchers. They have also explored a variety of settings in which this research could take place. [...] Beyond Text: Learning through Arts-Based Research is an excellent resource for ABR and action researchers who wish to learn more about how to effectively integrate ABR and action research into their work both in academic and applied settings. By continuing to reflect on how we as researchers can transcend text through arts-based approaches and action research can make our work more accessible and discover a reality that exists beyond the text.' -- Jen Hinkkala, Canadian Journal of Action Research