Common Ground provides artists with professional development support opportunities.

These include:

Working Agreements - these are developed between all partners so everyone develops, understands and respects each others roles, in particular that of the artist.

Artists Forums - artists participate in their own development through a series of forums that support and develop the artistic process, offering opportunities for both collective and self-assessment of work which explore the artist's professional role. These take place at least twice or three times a year. Past forums have been on practical tax compliance for artists and how Common Ground could support the further development of the artists in their work with, and in communities.

Collaborative Practice Forums - artists are supported in their work with the community through collaborative practice forums between artists and youth workers and regional practice forums. These forums also allow youth workers to explore arts practice in its own right.