The leaders of the group have conducted several national and international research and development projects. Together, they have more than 25 years’ experience of university teaching and supervision. Two of the team developed the Art Based Action Research (ABAR) model in regional and international research projects. Between them, the group have published widely in the form of books, monologues and articles Their expertise as researchers and practising artists covers areas including environmental art, art education, social and community-engaged art.