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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 67 scale) research on a more strategic basis. Topical themes include the evaluation of social practice impacts, the involvement of audiences and participants in validation and social practice networks, the life-paths of artists, the funding landscape and commissioning system (Challenges addressed as a result: external roles and awareness; external commissioning and participation). 16. National ‘task force’ to lead and promote social practice. A new artistled taskforce to promote the social practice community of practice to promote the field of social practice and provide democratic leadership. (Challenges addressed as a result: external awareness & roles; external commissioning and participation). Launch of ‘Social Works? Open’ at Social Art Network event, Sheffield. Photographs by Julian Lister.