Year
Show

In memory of Pauline Tambling

11-12-23
Our CEO, Steve Moffitt remembers and honours an exceptional friend, collaborator, thinker and strategist

Lets play Zip! Zap! Boing!

06-12-23
Lynne Brackley reflects on a co-planning session for I Am Festival 2024.

What are the ingredients of meaningful Youth Voice in the arts?

20-11-23
We share insights from our October Cultural Sector Masterclass.

How can we bring allyship into workshop practice?

25-10-23
Germma Orleans-Thompson and Faaria Ahmad roundup highlights masterclass

Emergent Strategies and Dandelions

03-10-23
Insights and reflections into the first Space for Change with the new cohort and what to expect next

Creativity Works: Audio Production Final Week & Showcase Round-up

04-09-23
A look back to the concluding week and celebration of the audio production course

Creativity Works: Digital Content Week #1 round-up

01-09-23
Pamella gives us a glimpse into her thought process during the first week of the Digital Content course

Royal Docks: POV Diaries w/ Saimah

08-08-23
Saimah shares the positive impact the Royal Docks traineeship had on her personal growth and career as she found the perfect role that aligned with her personality

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A with Joey from STEP 5

07-08-23
Joey candidly takes us on his winding witty journey to working as a trainee at the BBC; from facing ups and downs in formal education to navigating a pandemic job market

Learning the Ropes mentoring session - June

02-08-23
In an inspiring talk, BBC Three's Nasfim Haque, demonstrates the crucial role of BAME representation in the creative industry and the importance of backing your ideas

Exploring how activism can be made more accessible

01-08-23
Insights from the Accessible Activism event held as part of I Am Festival 2023.

STEP: POV Diaries w/ Salma

25-07-23
Salma reveals how the STEP programme led her to discover her creativity and explore a new career path

Creativity Works: Audio Production Week #3 round-up

04-07-23
Under the guidance of industry experts, our cohort hones their recording and creative sound design skills in preparation for their final projects

Creativity Works: Audio Production Week #2 round-up

04-07-23
The second week of Audio Production was jam-packed with masterclasses and valuable insights from our industry experts and mentors

The Bridge Network (2012-2023) Report

28-06-23
The new Bridge Report summarises the development of the Bridge network, and reflects on its collective achievements and ways of working.

Final Top Tips from A New Direction's Artsmark Consultants

27-06-23
Artsmark consultants Lynne Brackley and Sonia Hyams reflect on their time supporting Artsmark schools in London and offer some final top tips for having a productive Artsmark journey.

Learning the Ropes mentoring session - April

22-06-23
Mentee Raissa reflects on the strong bond the cohort has formed as they reunite with their mentors and enjoy a Mini Networking session

I Am Festival 2023 Highlights - Week Four

16-06-23
From the I Am Me Parade, to our panel discussion on Accessible Activism, Lynn Brackley looks back at some of the highlights from the fourth and final week of I Am Festival 2023.

Royal Docks: POV Diaries w/ Raju Ahmed

14-06-23
Raju highlights the importance of mentoring and the value of accessible, debt-free opportunities when navigating your career

Radical Rest for the Cultural Sector

13-06-23
Hear from educator and leader in the cultural sector, Kate Oliver on the importance of radical rest

I Am Festival 2023 Highlights - Week Three

09-06-23
From creative banner making to singing, chanting and shaking tambourines & maracas at the Southbank all in the third week of I Am Festival