We are delighted to announce that Artswork has been successful in its bid to receive continued funding as an Arts Council England National Portfolio/Sector Support Organisation until March 2022, extending our role as Arts Council England’s Bridge organisation for the South East.

"We continue to be inspired by our partnerships with the arts, education and voluntary sectors and relish the challenges and successes that come with a Bridge role and the real impact increased access to the arts and culture can have on the lives of children and young people. We thank Arts Council England for their recognition of our work and their continued support." (Jane Bryant, CEO, Artswork)

Find out more about Arts Council England's National Portfolio and investments in the region here...

On 15th June at Turner Contemporary in Kent, Artswork hosted a celebration event for Artsmark Primary and Secondary schools in the region. The day focused on celebrating the artistic passion and hard work of schools recently awarded Artsmark, as well as sharing best practice for those working towards the Award.

Read more about it here...

The Strike a Pose project was created to promote engagement with photography and expand Photoworks’ offer to families, children and young people through an Arts Award delivery pilot for family audiences.

“Working with Brighton Photo Biennial and Brighton & Hove Libraries Service, we wanted to develop a photography workshop for children and young people in the area, with free drop-in Arts Award surgeries taking place throughout the Biennial. From this, we hoped to create a new family database and tailored resources for families through Arts Award engagement.”

(Juliette Buss, Learning & Engagement Curator, Photoworks)

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This project ran as part of our Arts Award Festival Investment programme of work. Find out more here…

What will the arts be like in 25 years’ time? Can one person make a difference? Is imagination more important than knowledge? Join TV presenter Billie JD Porter to debate these questions and more at UPrising!

UPrising is a one-day festival event, created by ART31’s Youth Board, considering the biggest challenges young people are currently facing, including mental health and wellbeing, employment and education. Come together with young people, creative professionals and artists to challenge ideas and ignite change in the arts, through panel discussions, Q&As and workshops.

Tickets: £50 / free for under-25s.

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Experience the arts, see evidence of it working and be inspired to do more for young people

This one day conference provides opportunities for delegates to see and hear about the impact of arts and culture on the wellbeing of children and young people.

Organised by Artswork, the day will evidence how creativity can be used to enhance existing services and opportunities, through innovative case studies, interactive workshops and inspirational speakers.

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Mentoring: the Next Creative Generation

Bristol

Thursday 6th July

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Evaluating Youth Arts Projects

Gateshead

Wednesday 12th July

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Evaluating Youth Arts Projects

York

Thursday 28th September

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Navigating the Changing Educational Landscape

Milton Keynes

Wednesday 4th October

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Child Protection & Safeguarding in the Arts & Cultural Sectors

Manchester

Thursday 12th October

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Funding your Youth Arts Project

Bristol

Thursday 2nd November

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Child Protection & Safeguarding in the Arts & Cultural Sectors

Gateshead

Wednesday 8th November

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See the full list of our upcoming training courses here

"Arts Award is excited to be returning to Mozfest in London this year, the world’s leading festival for the open internet. We’ll be there from 27-29 October at Ravensbourne in London."

As part of Arts Award's presence at Mozfest 2017, they are looking for Arts Award centres, Supporters and young people who would like to deliver a session at the festival:

"This could be in the form of a workshop, a demo or a piece of work to exhibit. At the heart of our callout are digital arts and the creative use of technology."

Find out more details on how to apply here...

Our Future City are looking forward to the second in a series of #BeCollective network events, looking at aspects of arts, culture and creativity for children and young people in Brighton & Hove.

Join Our Future City and guests on Thursday 6th July for an evening focused on how arts, culture and creativity can help support wellbeing.

A range of speakers from across arts, education and health sectors will share their experiences of the benefits of engaging in creative practice for the purpose of wellbeing. There will be the chance to ask questions and share ideas and insights.

This will also be an opportunity to learn more about Our Future City’s #BeWell Programme that has worked with schools from the Brighton City Partnership for Education and organisations across the city.

Book your free place now. More information here...

Primary schools in Canterbury are being given the opportunity to ‘adopt an object’ in a new scheme run by the City Council’s Museums and Galleries service.

The project enables every school to take ‘ownership’ of a special object from the city’s museums collection, offering the chance to inspire and engage children outside the classroom.

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Artsmark-achievers Wincheap Primary School kicked off the event by adopting Bagpuss, with pupils also having the opportunity to meet his co-creator, Peter Firmin.

Find out more about Artsmark and how to get your school involved...

Some more inspiring words from @DarceyOfficial on the importance of an arts education. RT and like! #mondaymotivaton #culturematters pic.twitter.com/lbywMscOXa

We have a number of Arts Award adviser training dates across the South East. Follow the link below to find your nearest:

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Applications are now open for young theatre-makers to apply for a grant of £500-£1000 to help them make their first piece of theatre!

no strings attached is a grant scheme delivered by Farnham Maltings to help support young theatre-makers to create a new piece of theatre. You might use the money to put on a performance of your work or to fund the creation of costumes and props.

The scheme is designed with flexibility in mind; the funding is there to help you make the kind of theatre you would like to make.

Find out more here...

Wishing everyone at Jelly a huge congratulations for receiving The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service earlier this month! As the highest award given to local volunteer groups in the UK, it recognises Jelly’s outstanding work in their local community. We have been involved with Jelly and the work they do a number of times and we just wanted to wish them all the best as they go forth with this fantastic recognition under their belts!

Jelly's Open for Art 2017 programme of events is running from Friday 30th June to Sunday 2nd July.

Book something now and brighten up your weekend...

Competition closes Monday 31st July

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