HIGHLIGHTS

Freelance Survival Guide

A series of events for freelancers designed to help build confidence & connections

I Am Festival – 20-24 June

A unique creative celebration with D/deaf, disabled & neurodivergent young people

The Arts in Schools

A new conversation on the value of the arts in and beyond schools

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Schools & teachers

Expand your school curriculum

Creative & cultural sector

Develop your career with insight and knowledge

Young people

Find opportunities, information, events, employment and more

EMPLOYMENT & SKILLS

Creative Connect

Personal & tailored support for young people taking their first steps towards a creative career

Moving On Up: Makin' Moves

A six week programme empowering young Black men in Newham to achieve their full potential

Create Jobs

Our online platform connecting talented, creative young people with employers & opportunities

The best events for creatives to attend this Pride Month

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EDUCATION

Artsmark Award

The creative quality standard for schools

Dreamachine

A unique learning experience connecting pupils across the four nations of the UK

Teaching for Creativity

Supporting teachers to develop young people’s creativity through a broad and diverse curriculum

RECENT BLOG POSTS

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I Am Festival: Creating a sensory opera experience with ENO

Molly Bertrand shares insights from developing an accessible opera workshop for her PMLD students
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16 initiatives to receive Challenge London Legacy Funding

New funding will embed a legacy of self-assured, sustainable partnerships in London
3.
The best events for creatives to attend this Pride Month 

We’re marking the beginning of Pride Month with a list of arts & culture events that celebrate queer culture

4.
I Am Festival: It takes a village… 

Ross Bolwell-Williams reflects on his experience of delivering our Cultural Ambassadors work experience programme
5.
Youth voice, leadership and activism

Top Tips for co-creation with young people

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10 Tips for Teachers: Lesson planning life hacks 

Top tips to help with lesson planning to start the new school term or next academic year

CULTURE

Principles into Practice

Case studies exploring best practice in work for children & young people through the lens of the ACE Investment Principles

LookUp

An online platform connecting teachers with resources & opportunities from London's arts & cultural sector

Artsmark Co-creation Programme

An exciting opportunity for arts organisations & creative freelancers to collaborate with schools

I Am Festival 2022

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PLACE

Challenge London

Partnership investment programme supporting cultural education across our city

Local Cultural Education Partnerships

Strategic partnerships improving cultural education for young people

Place Strategy 2022

Outlining London’s cultural context & A New Direction’s principles for place-based work