Evaluation Title

The Lullaby Project: areas of change and mechanisms of impact

Type of evaluation

Data type Qualitative

Evaluation Focus Behaviour change, Confidence, Distinctive contribution of Arts, Emotional change, Impact of arts-based approaches, Improved model of delivery, Participation, Psychological change, Self-Esteem, Sense of self, Well Being

Key indicator Areas of change and mechanisms of impact responsible for that change

Project outputs Accreditation, Arts Award, Arts-based workshops, CD's, Performances, Radio broadcast

Methodologies Interviews, Observation, Questionnaires, Self-reporting

Summary of evaluation

Creative projects and their potential towards positive psychosocial change have been consistently evidenced, particularly with vulnerable groups. The Lullaby Project (developed by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute in New York) has now been implemented in UK through two pilot experiences where the Irene Taylor Trust (who led the initiative), brought together musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with refugee and migrant mothers and fathers in prison. The research aimed to understand how the project was experienced by each group via two sub-questions: what were the areas of change experienced through the project and which mechanisms were responsible for that change.

Key Quote

“The Lullaby Project is an act of love... An act of care... It allows greater closeness to your child. It inspires you, it stimulates your imagination, your creativity... It gave me that sense of accomplishment.”


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