{"id":18490,"date":"2025-10-21T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T00:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=18490"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:07:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T03:07:22","slug":"art-meets-access-griffiths-gateway-to-open-creative-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2025\/10\/21\/art-meets-access-griffiths-gateway-to-open-creative-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Art meets access: Griffith&#8217;s gateway to open creative research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In celebration of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openaccessweek.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Open Access Week 2025<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, we\u2019re shining a spotlight on how Griffith is championing openness in creative research through our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgriffith.figshare.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cs.stapleton%40griffith.edu.au%7Cba67e8e4849a49f7a05808ddffcd447a%7C5a7cc8aba4dc4f9bbf6066714049ad62%7C0%7C0%7C638947979277785741%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2B%2Fk0vdXLAnnFRWfLuv2Z%2BSLs2HlYB%2FwImTItAVDOgww%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creative Works<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> platform.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open access (OA) makes scholarly outputs freely available online without paywalls or subscriptions. While OA is often associated with journal articles and datasets, its principles apply equally to creative research. Creative Works brings this openness to creative fields, giving researchers and artists a space to share and showcase their work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is Creative Works?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creative Works is Griffith\u2019s dedicated platform for sharing creative research outputs, from visual arts, design and media to 3D models, audio and video. It provides a structured, university-supported environment where creative work can be openly disseminated, discovered and cited.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Creative Works supports open access<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open dissemination and discoverability<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depositing your work in Creative Works makes it publicly visible, indexed and searchable. Each item receives a persistent identifier (such as a DOI), improving citation, linking and visibility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Licensing and reuse clarity<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">All publicly shared items have\u00a0a clear license, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creative Commons<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> licences, so others know how they can reuse, remix or adapt your work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aligned with FAIR principles<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creative Works follows the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.go-fair.org\/fair-principles\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAIR principles<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), ensuring that creative outputs are not only open but also structured for discovery, integration and reuse.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trusted institutional infrastructure<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creative Works is part of Griffith\u2019s broader open access ecosystem, alongside the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/research-repository.griffith.edu.au\/home\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Griffith Research Online<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (GRO) repository. The Library supports researchers by verifying submissions, assigning DOIs, managing copyright and linking outputs to researcher profiles through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experts.griffith.edu.au\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Griffith Experts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compliance with funder and policy mandates<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many research funders now require open availability of data and creative outputs. Griffith\u2019s open access policies and infrastructure, including Creative Works and GRO, help researchers meet these requirements confidently.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spotlight: Temporal Landscapes by Robert Andrew<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A recent example of open creative research is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robotandrew.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Robert Andrew\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/griffith.figshare.com\/articles\/media\/Temporal_Landscapes\/21218516\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Temporal Landscapes<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which explores the artist\u2019s connection with Yawuru culture and Country. Robert consults with the Yawuru language group to grow his connection with culture and Country though language. His installation expresses the constant flux of the environment and the deep knowledge systems embedded in land and water. By sharing this work via Creative Works, Andrew ensures his research is freely accessible to a global audience. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore more of Griffith\u2019s creative research at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/griffith.figshare.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creative Works<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and learn how to deposit your own outputs via our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/research-publishing\/repository\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research repositories<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> webpage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18405 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/08\/the-library-here-to-help-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"red logo. 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While OA is often associated with journal articles and datasets, its principles apply equally to creative research.<a href=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2025\/10\/21\/art-meets-access-griffiths-gateway-to-open-creative-research\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"sr-only\">&#8220;Art meets access: Griffith&#8217;s gateway to open creative research&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":152,"featured_media":18480,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5],"tags":[202],"class_list":["post-18490","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academics","category-researchers","tag-library-news"],"acf":[],"modified_by":"Scott Cowie","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/10\/Wide-OAW-Gridresized.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18490","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/152"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18490"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18490\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18490"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18490"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18490"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}