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Co-production rests in the belief that each participant in the realms of clinicalÌýtreatment and research should have the equal right to express themselves and takeÌýpart in the process of ameliorating personal experiences of participation in artsÌýtherapies, arts in health and their effectiveness. Although many artists in health haveÌýgenuinely co-produced projects with their clients, co-production is sometimesÌýperfunctorily done. Indeed, objections need be understood and taken on board: manyÌýarts therapists will worry about impact on boundaries, roles, and dynamics within theÌýtherapeutic relationship. Co-production can also be challenging and time-consumingÌýand this creates barriers for artists in health within small organizations having to meetÌýcost-effective project deadlines. The seminar panel presentation will includeÌýpractitioners, participants and users of services and will aim to define co-productionÌýin the theory and practice of arts therapies and arts in health, specifically its role in
research, where arts therapists or artists in health and clients work together.

Donna Betts (PhD, ATR-BC)
ATR-BC, Board Certified art therapist, USA

Val Huet (PhD)
Co-director of the Oxford College of Arts & Therapies UK

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Part of the seminar series, The Spaces Between: Equity, Voice, Agency and Care Practices Involving the Arts and Arts Therapies

PhotoÌýby Kaz MadiganÌý