A collaborative artist in this definition is a creative person who is willing and able to work (act as a team) with others, to be part of a group that provides feedback and training, accountability, and relationship.

This sort of group gives opportunity for creatives with all levels of skill and experience to experiment and gain confidence in the arts.

Together, as a collaborative, we pool our resources on projects, putting together a portfolio or presentation of our work which may take the form of an exhibition, one off event, festival, series of events, workshops etc. For example, dancers may work together with musicians, who in turn may provide backing for a video or multi media presentation, using spoken word artists to raise awareness of a particular issue or thought. This can be as small or as large as is possible or desired.