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How can we make emotionally safe spaces for participants?

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:02:20 +0000

Insights and learnings from our February Cultural Sector Masterclass.

Connecting with Our Friends at Home

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:48:00 +0000

Beatrice Tate School share their project as part of I Am Festival 2024.

In memory of Pauline Tambling

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:45:00 +0000

Our CEO, Steve Moffitt remembers and honours an exceptional friend, collaborator, thinker and strategist

Lets play Zip! Zap! Boing!

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000

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

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

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:50:00 +0000

We share insights from our October Cultural Sector Masterclass.

How can we bring allyship into workshop practice?

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:22:00 +0000

Germma Orleans-Thompson and Faaria Ahmad roundup highlights masterclass

Emergent Strategies and Dandelions

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:16:00 +0000

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

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:25:00 +0000

A look back to the concluding week and celebration of the audio production course

Creativity Works: Digital Content Week #1 round-up

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:47:00 +0000

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

Royal Docks: POV Diaries w/ Saimah

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:06:00 +0000

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

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:28:00 +0000

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

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:28:00 +0000

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

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:54:08 +0000

Insights from the Accessible Activism event held as part of I Am Festival 2023.

STEP: POV Diaries w/ Salma

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:48:00 +0000

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

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

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

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:30:00 +0000

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

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:38:00 +0000

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

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:18:12 +0000

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

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:03:00 +0000

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

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:53:15 +0000

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

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:21:00 +0000

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

Radical Rest for the Cultural Sector

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

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

I Am Festival 2023 Highlights - Week Three

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:24:00 +0000

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

Schools in the sky

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:33:00 +0000

A New Direction's CEO, Steve Moffitt, reflects on ten days spent with Arts For Transformational Education Change in Hong Kong

Learning the Ropes mentoring session - March 23 edition

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:33:00 +0000

Former BBC Radio 1Xtra radio presenter, YouTube sensation, and TV personality, Reece Parkinson, joins our Learning the Ropes mentees as a special guest

The Arts in Schools: Drama in schools

Wed, 31 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Sally Bacon and Pauline Tambling talked to Geoff Readman, Chair of National Drama about the role of drama in schools

Shaking up how cultural organisations work with freelance artists

Tue, 30 May 2023 13:03:00 +0000

Ways to make working with freelancers more sustainable

I Am Festival 2023 Highlights - Week Two

Fri, 26 May 2023 13:15:41 +0000

Beth Robertson and Lynne Brackley share the highlights from the second week of I Am Festival 2023.

How can the cultural sector support schools to teach for creativity?

Mon, 22 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Tips from our masterclass on our Teaching for Creativity programme

I Am Festival 2023 Highlights - Week One

Fri, 19 May 2023 10:52:47 +0000

Lynne Brackley shares the highlights from the first week of I Am Festival 2023.

The Arts in Schools: Music in schools

Wed, 17 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Sally Bacon and Pauline Tambling talked to Naomi McCarthy from the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) about the role of music in schools

Hear from the Hirers/ at The Podcast Show

Mon, 15 May 2023 14:55:00 +0000

A New Direction's third panel in its annually programmed talks series gathered some of the biggest names in audio production interrupting the scene & hiring new talent.

The Arts in Schools: Dance in schools

Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Sally Bacon & Pauline Tambling talked to Laura Nicholson, Head of Children and Young People’s Dance at One Dance UK, about the role of dance in schools. One Dance UK is the national support organisation and Subject Association for dance.

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Sara Berkai

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:19:00 +0000

Sara is on a mission to encourage kids to build. Read up on how she launched her social enterprise ‘Ambessa Play’ on Kickstarter.

A new era for A New Direction

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:35:00 +0000

Our CEO, Steve Moffitt, looks ahead to a new era as A New Direction joins Arts Council England's 2023-26 National Portfolio

I Am Festival 2023 – Save the date

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:27:00 +0000

We’re pleased to share details of our upcoming I Am Festival 2023 with you.

The Arts in Schools: Art and design in schools

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:41:00 +0000

Pauline Tambling & Sally Bacon talked to Michele Gregson, General Secretary of NSEAD, about the issues facing art and design education in English schools

Arts Award: Top Tips for Strategic Partnerships

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:07:00 +0000

Ruth Clarke hosts three cultural organisations who tell us about how the Arts Award provides a framework

DYCP Funding success stories: POV Diaries w/ Rebekah Williams

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:06:00 +0000

Interested in securing funding for your creative project? Rebekah shares her experience applying for and securing the DYCP fund with tips on how to prep your application

Young people respond to The Arts in Schools

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:53:00 +0000

13 young people from across England share their thoughts on the original Arts in Schools report, their experience of education, and what the future holds for the arts in schools

Learning the Ropes: Meeting the Mentors

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:20:00 +0000

As the cohort is paired with their mentors, course participant Shania highlights the importance of mentoring and networking for underrepresented creatives

Creativity Works: Audio Production Week #1 round-up

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:29:00 +0000

From icebreakers to inspiring creative workshops, follow along with the first week of Audio Production

Creative ways to mark International Women's Day

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:38:00 +0000

Take a look at our ideas for marking International Women’s Day on 8 March to educate and inspire your pupils about gender equality

Learning the Ropes Week #1 round-up

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:16:00 +0000

Course participant Sara takes us through the exciting kick-off to the Thames and Tuskar TV Production Bootcamp

How to teach Relationships, Sex and Health Education Creatively

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Looking for ways to teach the latest Relationships and Sex Education curriculum guidance? We’ve gathered some creative resources to get you started.

The Revelation of Taster Cards

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Caroline O’Gara and Abdelkader Benamara from Ashley College, Brent, in conversation with Erin Barnes

Lessons from Inspiring Learning

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:14:00 +0000

Case studies curator Sarah B Davies reflects on the learning across a new suite of 24 case studies marking the 40th anniversary of the seminal report The Arts in Schools.

LGBTQI+ History Month: 10 creative events you won’t want to miss

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:37:00 +0000

Check out our round-up of free or cheap events that shine a spotlight on LGBTQI people's hard work and contributions to film and cinema ‘Behind the Lens’

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Rechmail Miller

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:05:00 +0000

From athlete to creative: Rechmail Miller takes us through the importance of DIY learning and combining the different parts of your character to create authentic content

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Parwinder from STEP

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:07:00 +0000

STEP trainee Parwinder shares her experience working at Sadler’s Wells and emphasises the importance of making time for creative hobbies

The Arts in Schools: The purpose of education & the role of the arts

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Sally Bacon discusses the purpose of education and the role of the arts over the past 40 years

How can ‘learning from failure’ improve your work?

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:53:00 +0000

Corinne Micallef shares insights from the event

Top Tips for Young Producer and School Arts Council Projects

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:30:00 +0000

Jordana Golbourn spoke with Francesca Gkotsi, Creative Learning Producer and Arts Award Adviser and Hannah Peaty, School Leader and Arts Leader at Soho Parish School to explore the topic further.

Now is the time for Action. Not advice.

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:10:00 +0000

Following our Arts Awards programme webinar ‘Arts Leadership and Youth Voice’, led by Ruth Clarke, Jordana Golbourn spoke with Christopher Gorry, Artistic Director of The Spark. He shared the following provocation and advice.

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Juliana

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:56:00 +0000

Producer of ‘No Shame In My Name’ podcast Juliana shares lessons on facing fear, bouncing back from rejection and creating community

The Arts in Schools: Accountability, Assessment and the Arts

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Sally Bacon discusses accountability, assessment and the Arts over the past 40 years

The Future Academy: POV Diaries w/ Lourice

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:49:00 +0000

Lourice dives into her journey; from first picking up a camera during her Creativity Works course, to living her fashion photography dream with The Face X Moncler

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Mohammed Z. Rahman

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:59:00 +0000

Visual artist, writer and zinemaker Mohammed reveals his favourite projects of 2022 and the intricacies of representation in the creative industry

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Sandro from Bake Off

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:41:00 +0000

Local community champion and Great British Bake-off finalist Sandro sits down for an exclusive interview

What is trauma-informed practice?

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:04:00 +0000

Alex Evans, Artistic Director of Kazzum Arts, shares his insights

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

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:24:00 +0000

Content Production 2022 finale! Abiola breaks down what the group got up to in their last week on the acclaimed course

The Future Academy: POV Diaries – Quinn

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:54:00 +0000

Quinn recounts his time on Creativity Works and reveals how The Future Academy helped shape his creative career trajectory

How can we improve inclusive progression routes into the arts?

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:48:00 +0000

Chloe Randall shares her insight from the inclusive progression routes event

Fun festive events for creatives this December 22'

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:33:00 +0000

Get in the festive spirit this holiday season with our special round-up of free events with a creative twist

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Chioma from Flipside

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:10:00 +0000

Chioma takes us through her product design journey w/ top tips for any emerging designer

Creativity Works: Content Production Weeks #3 & #4 round-up

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:05:00 +0000

Course participants Alex and Greta give us the rundown of how Weeks 3 & 4 of Content Production unfolded

The Arts in Schools: Beyond the School

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Pauline Tambling discusses the role beyond the school delving into communities over the past 40 years

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Carlos from Flipside

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:15:00 +0000

From Flipside trainee to Junior Product Designer, Carlos shares his golden nuggets of advice for fellow creatives finding their feet

Creativity Works: Content Production Week#2 round-up

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:49:00 +0000

As our cohort gets started on their brief, course participant Bellara Huang tells us how the group is getting on

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Jazmine from Flipside

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:59:00 +0000

Read about how Jazmine tackled imposter syndrome and built her confidence through Flipside

The Future Academy: POV Diaries – Tia

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:55:00 +0000

Hear from Tia on what it takes to be an intern for The Face and her stand-out projects to date

The Arts in Schools: Cultural Capital, knowledge and skills

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Pauline Tambling discusses the role of cultural capital, knowledge and skills over the past 40 years

In Conversation with: Ruth Boley and Martha Holder

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:05:00 +0000

Exploring the partnership between Royal Museums Greenwich and Mulgrave Primary School

Creativity Works: Content Production Week#1 round-up

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:51:00 +0000

Course participant Sara gives us the download from her first week on our content production training course

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Britney from Flipside

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:40:00 +0000

With applications now open for Flipside 2022, Britney shares how the programme has helped kickstart her career

Co-creating with Artsmark schools and partner organisations

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:29:00 +0000

Written by Lynne Brackley, Artsmark Consultant for A New Direction

Connecting to Climate Change

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:10:00 +0000

John McLaverty (Oxfam Education) explores Climate Education, and the factors to consider when selecting Climate resources for schools.

Top Tips for Delivery Arts Award in SEND Settings

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:55:00 +0000

Finding Inspiration Arts Award in SEND Settings

The Future Academy: POV Diaries – Marcus

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:05:00 +0000

With the Future Academy Mentorship well underway, we hear from Marcus Austin about his transformative experience

The Arts in Schools: The Arts in Secondary Schools

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Pauline Tambling reflects on the Secondary Schools provision & the arts sector over the last 40 years

The Two Cultures: Did we make a mistake?

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:15:00 +0000

Ali Gibson writes about their experience of “the two cultures” of science and creativity.

5 Creative ways to teach your students about mental wellbeing

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

A range of resources to support teachers and students to explore and express their feelings

The Arts in Schools: Primary School Provision

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Sally Bacon reflects on the Primary School provision & the arts sector over the last 40 years

Black History Month 2022: top creative events to attend this October

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:21:00 +0000

We've put together the best free and cheap events spotlighting black history and creative talent this month and beyond

The Arts in Schools: The Role of Arts Organisations & Artists

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:52:00 +0000

Sally Bacon reflects on the relationship between schools & the arts sector over the last 40 years

The Arts in Schools: The Arts, Creativity & the Whole Curriculum

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:43:00 +0000

Pauline Tambling discusses the role of creativity in education over the past 40 years

Creatives in the Industry: James Kaguima

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:33:00 +0000

Our alumnus James is on a mission to empower the skate community. Here’s how he built his award-winning platform, Skate Cabal

10 Tips for Teachers: Creative icebreaker activities

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:16:00 +0000

Fun, quick and creative warm-up activities to kick off the new term & meet your new class

Using the natural world to deliver Arts Award

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:13:00 +0000

“Having fun and being creative outdoors can help young people make a positive effect on their world”

10 Tips for Teachers: Creative Summer Holiday Homework

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:08:00 +0000

Imaginative activities and projects to pack your students' summer holidays with creativity

6 in-demand freelance jobs for 2022 – how to get started

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:35:00 +0000

Top tips and insights to make your transition into freelance life a much smoother ride

I Am Festival: Creating a sensory opera experience with ENO

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:13:00 +0000

Molly Bertrand shares insights from developing an accessible opera workshop for her PMLD students

16 initiatives to receive Challenge London Legacy Funding

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:49:00 +0000

New funding will embed a legacy of self-assured, sustainable partnerships in London

The best events for creatives to attend this Pride Month

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:49:00 +0000

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

I Am Festival: It takes a village…

Wed, 25 May 2022 12:46:00 +0000

Ross Bolwell-Williams reflects on his experience of delivering our Cultural Ambassadors work experience programme

Youth voice, leadership and activism

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:33:00 +0000

Top Tips for co-creation with young people

10 Tips for Teachers: Lesson planning life hacks

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:25:00 +0000

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

5 tips for teaching poetry

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:46:00 +0000

Advice and resources for teaching poetry to your students

10 tips for exploring materials creatively with your students

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:29:00 +0000

Artist Varjack-Lowry recommend ideas & activities for teachers

6 ways to teach Science creatively

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:44:00 +0000

A selection of resources for teachers looking to emphasise creative skills and thinking in science

Words by Maïs: Giving LGBT+ Muslims a Voice

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:23:00 +0000

For LGBTQ+ History month, we heard from queer Muslim Maïs on the experience of existing with both a religious and LGBT+ identity.

Who are the Young Challenge Group?

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:41:00 +0000

At the halfway point of the 2021-22 Young Challenge Group, Jack Redfern reflects on the work of A New Direction’s youth voice initiative

Teacher & practitioner wellbeing exercises

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Simple exercises to help practitioners & teachers check in on their own wellbeing

How to turn an internship into a job offer

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:28:00 +0000

We've collated these top tips to help establish your career

A Poetry Collection by Shaan Bharkar

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:47:00 +0000

Our Creativity Works: Podcasting alumnus shares his latest collection of poetry

Creative ways to mark LGBTQ+ History Month in your school

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:57:00 +0000

Explore, embed and honour LGBTQ+ history within your lesson plans

Inspiration for a Wellbeing focused Arts Award

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:59:00 +0000

Ruth Clarke shares creative initiatives, activities & resources that support young people's resilience & wellbeing

2021 – our year in review

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:56:00 +0000

Our CEO Steve Moffitt shares highlights from across the year and looks ahead at what’s to come

Anti-racism at A New Direction

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:04:00 +0000

Reflections, insights, and lessons from our year-long programme of anti-racism training

Creative invention challenges for young people

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:11:00 +0000

Encourage young people to have a go at inventing something new at home with these top tips from Little Inventors

Creativity Works at Grierson Awards 2021

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:27:00 +0000

On Wednesday 10th November, I alongside five other Creativity Works: Content Production 2021 alumni, worked as a runner at the 49th annual Grierson Awards

POV: UK MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:47:00 +0000

Thanks to Create Jobs, a group of us from the most recent course- Creativity Works: Creative Content Production- were able to attend the 2021 UK Music Video Awards (MVA’s.)

Creativity Works: Content Production 2021 (WEEK SIX)

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:09:00 +0000

Programme Officer Jordan Reilly takes us through the last week of Creativity Works: Content Production

Creativity Works: Content Production 2021 (WEEK FIVE)

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:24:00 +0000

Programme Officer Jordan Reilly talks us through week five of Creativity Works: Content Production

8 creative ways to teach students about the climate crisis

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:23:00 +0000

Ideas & resources for teaching students about the impacts of human activity on the environment and solutions to tackle it

Creativity Works: Content Production 2021 (WEEK FOUR)

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:50:00 +0000

Programme Officer Raymond Sichilima talks us through week four of Creativity Works: Content Production

Creativity Works: Content Production 2021 Cohort

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:10:00 +0000

Meet the creatives who are currently undertaking the Creativity Works Content Production 2021 programme

Creativity Works: Content Production 2021 (WEEK THREE)

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:48:00 +0000

Programme Manager Anningwaa Boakye breaks down for us how week three of Creativity Works: Content Production course went.

Meet our 2021 Flipside Trainees

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:46:00 +0000

Learn more about the trainees who are currently working as part of Flipside with our Partners

Creativity Works: Content Production 2021 (WEEK TWO)

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:38:00 +0000

Programme Officer Raymond Sichilima gives us a summary of how week two of the Creativity Works: Content Production course went.

How to re-imagine Black History Month in your school

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:43:00 +0000

Tara Okeke shares resources & ideas to help schools embed Black history across the curriculum & throughout the year

Creativity Works: Content Production 2021 (WEEK ONE)

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:54:00 +0000

Programme Officer Lucy Carasco gives us a run down of what happened on the first week of the Creativity Works: Content Production course

Learning Under Lockdown: Adapting workshops & performances

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:34:00 +0000

Emma Bellerby, Creative Learning Assistant Manager at The Place, tells us how they adapted their school dance programmes in response to the pandemic

5 creative thinking routines to warm up your class

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:33:00 +0000

Use the five Creative Habits of Mind as lesson starters or brain breaks and introduce students to creative thinking routines

Learning Under Lockdown: Creating a digital offer

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0000

Chi Onuora and Ruth Boley tell us how Royal Museums Greenwich have adapted their work to provide a digital learning offer

Summer Arts Boredom Busters – Raise Your Voice

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:34:00 +0000

Resources & activities to get young people thinking about the wider world and their place within it

Summer Arts Boredom Busters – Let’s Experiment

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:06:00 +0000

Challenge young people to unplug, get those creative juices flowing, and try something new with this round-up of ideas & activities

Summer Arts Boredom Busters – Get Moving

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:11:00 +0000

A round up of creative ideas, activities and resources to help young people stay active and healthy over the summer holidays

10 tips for running online programmes with young people

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:59:00 +0000

Corinne Micallef shares advice for other organisations looking to run participatory projects online

Summer Arts Boredom Busters – Take Care

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:53:00 +0000

Take some time to reflect, check in, and focus on wellbeing with this round up of creative ideas & activities

Find out what it is like building your own Startup during adversity

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Our Alumni, James from our last Future Startup Now will share his entrepreneurial journey and what it’s been like being part of the programme

Creative ideas for summer schools

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:47:00 +0000

A collection of ideas, resources, and activities to help support the wellbeing and engagement of your summer school pupils

A (remote) celebration of creativity & disability

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:17:00 +0000

Moving I Am Festival online this year presented a unique set of challenges & opportunities. We share some highlights & reflections from across the week

Music, movement & student wellbeing – new KS3 resource

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:24:00 +0000

Fran Lobo from The Roundhouse tells us how their new Teaching for Creativity resource uses the power of music to help students explore their emotions

Meet A Mentor: Zaf and Steph

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:36:00 +0000

In the spirit of our 3-for-3 Inspiration Sessions, mentor Zaf & mentee Steph thought they could each pick 3 highlights inspired by their weekly meetups during the programme.

What you need to apply for Creativity Works: Content Production

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:37:00 +0000

You don't need much to apply for our Content Production programme but we do ask for...

Application Guide for Creativity Works: Content Production

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:31:00 +0000

We break down each question on the Creativity Works application form to help you answer them as best you can

Applications for our Young Challenge Group are now open

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:02:00 +0000

Aged between 16–24? Want to make a difference to the lives of young Londoners? Join A New Direction’s Young Challenge Group and help us push for change

Flipside: Application Guide

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:32:00 +0000

Flipside FAQs

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:25:00 +0000

Got some questions about Flipside? Find your answers here

Colonialism & the environment – new KS3 resource

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:24:00 +0000

Bridget McKenzie & Beckie Leach McDonald explain how their new resource can help introduce students to complex factors surrounding the climate crisis

Case study: creating VR experiences with PMLD students

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:45:00 +0000

Justin Allder & Richard Elson talk us through their innovative VR project with The Vale school, delivered as part of I Am Festival 2021

Creative ways to teach historical social change

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:53:00 +0000

Aileen Gonsalves tells us how drama techniques can be used to help students understand the perspectives of historical figures fighting for change

Meet the first Kickstart cohort

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:35:00 +0000

Learn more about the creatives who are currently working as part of the Create Jobs x Kickstart scheme

Meet our STEP trainees - Class of 2021-2022

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:10:00 +0000

STEP (Shared Training and Employment Programme) is a traineeship for young east Londoners that brings together employers from across the cultural and creative sectors; its mission is to increase representation in the creative industries

Creative ways to bring nature into the classroom

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:15:00 +0000

Seyi Adelekun tells us how her Teaching for Creativity resource encourages students to learn from nature & use ecologically sustainable ideas in design

Poetry Collection by Shaan Bharkar

Mon, 17 May 2021 12:47:00 +0000

Alumnus Shaan from Creativity Works: Podcasting '20 programme makes a reappearance with another poetry collection, this time reflecting thoughts around mindfulness

Creative ways to teach Black British history

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:24:00 +0000

Hannah Kemp-Welch from the London Metropolitan Archives tells us how their Teaching for Creativity resource uses sound archives to connect with the past

Artsmark Partner Case Study: Algorithmic Art Project

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:03:00 +0000

Francesca Gkotsi tells us how a cross-curricular arts project enabled new & exciting ways of working in partnership during COVID-19

Celebrating creativity

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:07:00 +0000

Our CEO, Steve Moffitt, shares details of some exciting new work to coincide with this year’s World Creativity and Innovation Day

Creative ways to teach Relationships and Sex Education

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:10:00 +0000

Artist Abigail Hunt tells us how her new Teaching for Creativity resources can help teachers address embarrassing & delicate subjects

'The arts are vital' – an interview with Andria Zafirakou

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:26:00 +0000

A New Direction CEO, Steve Moffitt, chats to the award-winning teacher, author, and founder of Artists in Residence about her new book

My 6-Week Life Change with Create Jobs

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:39:00 +0000

Meet Shauna Fergus from our Future Creative Content Now programme

A missed opportunity

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:38:00 +0000

A New Direction CEO, Steve Moffitt, and Director of Employment & Skills, Oliver Benjamin, respond to the recent report published by the Commission on Race
and Ethnic Disparities

Challenge London check in: Inspiring Futures

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:49:00 +0000

Amelia Hart tells us how Inspiring Futures engaged over 1,200 young people across Barking and Dagenham in an ambitious Arts Award project during lockdown

STEP FAQs

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:22:00 +0000

Get your questions answered about STEP

Week five of Future Now

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:22:00 +0000

There's only one week left until the pitches take place where our young creatives will be showcasing all the work they've been doing. Hear the highlights and find out how they're preparing themselves to ace it next week!

Learning Under Lockdown: Building new partnerships

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:23:00 +0000

Jane Bell shares how Artburst have adapted their practice & formed new partnerships to pilot a new British Sign Language project with young people

Sweeney Studios

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:37:00 +0000

Meet Mia Sweeney who is on our Future Startup Founder Now programme who talks us through her journey in starting her company Sweeney Studios.

Week four of Future Now

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:37:00 +0000

Only 2 weeks to go until pitch week & the final showcase! Check out what our young creatives have gotten up to this week in preparation

10 Tips for Teachers: Drawing projects to enhance curriculum topics

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:48:00 +0000

Author and illustrator Emily Fellah shares her top tips for creative drawing projects in schools including how to link them to curriculum

Cracking the cultural sector – careers advice for secondary students

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:03:00 +0000

To mark National Careers Week, Salwa Rogers shares some advice for students at secondary school who are thinking about a career in the cultural sector

Artsmark Partner Case Study: Music Making Project

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:38:00 +0000

Sonia Hyams tells us how Pegasus Opera had to adapt quickly during Covid-19 to create an engaging digital programme for young people

National Careers Week 2021

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:22:00 +0000

National Careers Week is a celebration of all things careers guidance, which aims to support young people leaving education and moving on to employment in the UK.

Week three of Future Now

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:37:00 +0000

We're half way through the programme and the creatives are starting to really put things into shape

5 Habits of Highly Productive People at Work

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:06:00 +0000

Why not try out these tips and kickstart your day into something more clear, focused & calm?

Talking to your employer about access

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:55:00 +0000

Your employer should make certain changes (known as 'reasonable adjustments') to make sure you're not substantially disadvantaged when doing your job.

How to prepare for your first day on a new job

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:59:00 +0000

We've created 10 top tips to boss your first day at work

What to do before your first day

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:52:00 +0000

Preparation is key! Whether it’s starting a freelance gig, part-time role or your dream job, we’re here to get you ready with six simple tricks to help you hit the ground running in your new role.

Application guide for STEP

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:16:00 +0000

Here are some tips on how to submit your best application and a breakdown of what we're looking for in each question we ask on the form

London Borough of Culture – a teacher’s view

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:40:00 +0000

Teachers involved in the Brent 2020 education programme reflect on their year as the Borough of Culture

Young people share their lockdown experiences in new digital zine

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:53:00 +0000

Corinne Micallef introduces a new collaborative zine created by participants from We Belong – our arts enrichment programme for young people in care

Week two of Future Now

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:06:00 +0000

Another busy one for the future creatives taking part in our creative content, software developer and startup founder programmes

5 creative ways to host a virtual school trip

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

With traditional school trips unlikely to return anytime soon, we've compiled a list of creative ideas to help teachers recreate the experience online and in the classroom

A New Direction announced as operator of Good Growth Hub

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:34:00 +0000

London Legacy Development Corporation has appointed A New Direction to run the Good Growth Hub on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Challenge London check in: Waltham Forest CEP

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:15:00 +0000

Sharon Trotter, Waltham Forest CEP Lead, looks back on the first two years of the partnership & shares the successes and challenges of embedding cultural learning in the borough

Week one of Future Now

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:17:00 +0000

That's a close on the first week of our Future Now programmes, check out our highlights

Half Term Boredom Busters – Start Something New!

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:50:00 +0000

Spark creativity and celebrate new beginnings this half term with our selection of cross-arts family activities

Arts Council England launch new Creativity Exchange website

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:41:00 +0000

Designed for school leaders, teachers & cultural organisations who work with schools, the platform provides a space to share innovative practice in education

10 Tips for Teachers: Follow-on activities for quick remote learners

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:59:00 +0000

A selection of self-directed creative activities for students who complete their remote learning lessons early

Creativity Works: Photography Roundup

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:17:00 +0000

Celebrate the graduation of our latest photography programme, class of '20

Creativity Works: Content Production Roundup

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:44:00 +0000

Celebrate the graduation of our latest content production programme, class of '20

Creativity Works: Podcasting Roundup

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:02:00 +0000

Celebrate with us the graduation of our Podcasting programme, class of '20

Challenge London check in: 11 by 11 Culture Bank

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Maggie Connolly tells us how the pandemic has provided opportunities to more fully focus their work on the needs of their communities

Arts Award – maintaining a creative curriculum during the pandemic

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:44:00 +0000

With much of the focus for Covid recovery on core subjects, how do we ensure the arts aren’t neglected? Emma Deba-Smith thinks Arts Award could provide the answer...

10 Tips for Teachers: Ideas for active breaks while learning remotely

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:50:00 +0000

Creative ideas and resources to help your students take regular screen and brain breaks while learning at home

Startup Founders 2020

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:08:00 +0000

Here's what we got up to in 2020 when we first launched our brand new Startup Founders programme to help young entrepreneurs kickstart their businesses

Challenge London check in: Barnet and Culture for Youth

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:49:00 +0000

Francesca Cross from Barnet and Culture for Youth reflects on the successes of their lockdown work and how they've overcome challenges with digital delivery

What is a startup founder?

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Ahead of our Future Startup Founder Now programme, we ask, what is a startup, what is a founder and what can you gain from the programme?

What is creative content?

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:25:00 +0000

Ahead of our Future Creative Content Now programme, we’ve answered some questions about the programme and the creative content industry.

What is a software developer?

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:29:00 +0000

Interested in our Future Software Developer programme? We let you know what’s involved with being a software developer, why you should work in tech, and what the opportunities in the industry are like.

Poetry Collection: Nocturnal Nights

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:04:00 +0000

Our recent alumnus from Creativity Works: Podcasting shares his collection of poetry titled 'Nocturnal Nights'

Holiday Support

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:57:00 +0000

We've listed a few places where you can find help and support, especially during the winter blues...

Place-based working & partnership investment – what we've learned

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:34:00 +0000

As we look ahead to the penultimate year of Challenge London, Senior Partnerships Manager, Corinne Bass, shares some reflections & lessons from the programme so far

Winter Boredom Busters – Holiday, Make and Play!

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:15:00 +0000

We’ve got you covered this holiday season with another round-up of creative ideas to keep the family entertained, engaged and happy

Creativity Works Roundup - LAST WEEK

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:35:00 +0000

Our Programme Officers run us through the last week of Creativity Works before the trainees get ready for their Showcase in exhibiting their work

Challenge London check in: Cities of Learning

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:14:00 +0000

Tom Kenyon reflects on The RSA’s Cities of Learning London Competition and shares insights from running an accelerated online programme in response to COVID-19

Steve McQueen Year 3 wins at 2020 South Bank Sky Arts Awards

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:57:00 +0000

The project and exhibition delivered by A New Direction alongside partners Tate, Artangel and Steve McQueen, has been announced as the winner of this year’s visual arts category

The Curse of Productivity

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:51:00 +0000

Our trainee Destiny Williams from Creativity Works: Content Production runs us through how to take care of one's mental health when being captured by 'the curse of productivity'...

Application guide for Future Startup Founder Now

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Beth Kahn breaks down each question on the Future Startup Now Founders application form to help you answer them as best you can

Lockdown Photography Challenge: Can you shoot professional photos using everyday items?

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 13:05:00 +0000

Our Creativity Works: Content Production trainee Lara Sokunbi shares experimental tips on how to recreate professional-looking photographs using household items. Can you also rise to the occasion?

Application guide for Future Software Developer Now

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:40:00 +0000

Here is a breakdown of each question on the application forms to help you answer them as best you can.

Application guide for Future Creative Content Now

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:38:00 +0000

Here is a breakdown of each question on the application forms to help you answer them as best you can.

What you need to apply for our Future Now Programmes

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:23:00 +0000

You don't need much to apply for our Future Now programme but we do ask for...

Report: National Cultural Organisations and Bridges

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:02:00 +0000

A summary of key findings from a short investigation into how national cultural organisations, Bridges and schools currently work together

Creativity Works: Photography WEEK 4

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:05:00 +0000

Programme Officer Keanna Williams shares the highlights and takeaways as it comes closer to the end of Creativity Works: Photography

Creativity Works: Content Production WEEK 4

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:56:00 +0000

Programme Officer Vanessa Owusu shares the highlights and takeaways as it comes closer to the end of Creativity Works: Content Production

Introducing our new Challenge London investments

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 14:52:00 +0000

Senior Partnerships Manager, Corinne Bass, shares information about eight new investments being made through our Challenge London programme

Creativity Works: Podcasting WEEK 4

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 14:22:00 +0000

Programme Officer Lucy Carasco shares the highlights and takeaways as it comes closer to the end of Creativity Works: Podcasting

5 creative ways to promote the arts in your school

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:26:00 +0000

Suggestions from teachers on how to include student voice when championing the arts in your school community

Creativity Works: Digital Production Design CHECKIN

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:18:00 +0000

YSYS have partnered with us and Mayor Of London to deliver a 6-week training programme giving young people between 18–24 years of age in London Boroughs to learn the soft and hard skills you need to break into the digital design industry.

Creativity Works: Photography MIDWAY CHECKIN

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:04:00 +0000

Programme Officer Keanna Williams shares the highlights and takeaways from the first half of Creativity Works: Photography

Creativity Works: Podcasting MIDWAY CHECKIN

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:39:00 +0000

Programme Officer Lucy Carasco shares the highlights and takeaways from the first half of Creativity Works: Podcasting

Creativity Works: Content Production MIDWAY CHECKIN

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:28:00 +0000

Programme Officer Sapphire Paston shares the highlights and takeaways from the first half of Creativity Works: Content Production

COVID-19 & young London – a Challenge London response

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:46:00 +0000

Hannah Wilmot shares statistics and research outlining issues faced by young people in the wake of coronavirus, and considers them through the lens of our six Challenge London themes

The role of creativity in schools

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:52:00 +0000

Author and illustrator Andrew Hammond breaks down the creative process and offers advice on how to support your students with their own creative journeys

How to introduce careers to primary students

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:34:00 +0000

Salwa Rogers explores the benefits of careers-related learning for primary-aged children, and shares some creative ideas and resources to try with your students

Learning Under Lockdown: Back to school

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:43:00 +0000

Adam Annand, Speech Bubbles' National Lead, tells us about their experience of going back into schools post-lockdown and shares his tips for other arts practitioners

Half Term Boredom Busters – Let's Craft!

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:26:00 +0000

Think outside the box, get hands on and make something new – this half term we invite you and your children to make, create, and get crafty at home

Black activism in Post Modern Britain

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Part of The Black Creative Voice series, written by our alumni Seyi Alawode and team

21st Century Black Creatives who are Killing It

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Part of The Black Creative Voice series commission written by our alumni Seyi Alawode and team

Artsmark Case Study: Curriculum design

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:27:00 +0000

Dan Silverman from Alexandra Park School tells us how Artsmark has supported them to develop an arts curriculum which is engaging and sustainable

6 Black Voices that Moulded Creative Britain

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:37:00 +0000

Part of The Black Creative Voice series commissioned by our alumni Seyi Alawode and team. This article looks at Celebrating 6 black voices that moulded Creative Britain.

Scrap Events

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:25:00 +0000

Our STEP trainees have curated Scrap Events, a series of workshops and an open call to celebrate the culture and creativity of East London

Supporting young people to speak & be heard

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

As we begin to plan the next phase of delivery for We Belong, our arts enrichment programme for young people in care, Marina Lewis-King reflects on what we've learnt so far

Introducing our Reset Collaboration Plan

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 09:11:00 +0000

Culture Consultant Karen Birch introduces our new cross-sector planning tool and shares insights on cultural learning, collective action, and creating space for innovation

7 creative ways to mark Black History Month in your school

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:40:00 +0000

A list of creative resources to support teachers in making the most of Black History Month, compiled by Marina Lewis-King and Salwa Rogers

Black History Month

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:11:00 +0000

Black History Month always provides a great opportunity for us to recognize the outstanding contributions people of African and Caribbean descent have in the creative industry. We share some of our amazing talents on this blog

How we're helping organisations access the Kickstart Scheme

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:17:00 +0000

Oliver, our Director of Employment and Skills at A New Direction, tells us why and how Create Jobs is going to act as a Kickstart Gateway to help organisations access the government scheme

7 creative ways to use music in the classroom

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:18:00 +0000

Music teacher Max Kinmans shares some easy activities and resources to help embed music into everyday teaching, regardless of musical knowledge & ability

Artsmark Case Study: Strengthening arts provision

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 08:27:00 +0000

Marta Dobrowolska from Ripple Primary School shares her top tips for engaging students in the Artsmark process and increasing teacher confidence around the arts

Learning Under Lockdown: Moving work experience online

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:47:00 +0000

Laura Turnage shares how the Museum of London has transitioned its successful work experience programme into an online offer for students aged 14 -18 years old

Application requirements for Creativity Works

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0000

You don't need much to apply for Creativity Works but we do ask for...

Summer Arts Boredom Busters – Feel Good!

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:46:00 +0000

In our final Boredom Buster of the summer holidays, we invite you and your children to express yourselves and celebrate your community

Meet Cassandra

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:20:00 +0000

Cassandra took part in our Creativity Works: Broadcasting programme

Meet Ryan

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Ryan took part in our Flipside programme - a paid, industry-led bootcamp introducing you to the basics in digital product design.

Creativity Works Application Guidelines

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:53:00 +0000

Creativity Works: Content Production, Photography and Podcasting all share the same application form and Creativity Works: Digital Product Design has it's own. Here is a break down of each question on the application forms to help you answer them as best you can.

Meet Nathaniel

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:51:00 +0000

Nathaniel took part in our Creativity Works: Advertising programme

Meet our STEP trainees class of 2019-2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:44:00 +0000

Summer Arts Boredom Busters – Time Travel!

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:55:00 +0000

Explore the past, document the present, and imagine the future with this week's creative boredom busting activities

Report: Creative & Cultural Education National Survey

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 08:02:00 +0000

A New Direction worked with colleagues across the country to find out the needs and aspirations of schools ahead of the new academic year

A mentor's influence on Future Startup Now Founders

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:25:00 +0000

Mentee and Future Startup Now Founder, Sara Berkai explains the impact mentor Gabby Cummins had on her time on the programme

Learning Under Lockdown: Bridgwater Carnival

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:01:00 +0000

Artist & educator Shermaine Slocombe participates in Bridgwater Carnival every year. She chats to us about how lockdown has affected the event and the creative ways they are keeping their beloved tradition alive

Summer Arts Boredom Busters – Rise Up!

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:55:00 +0000

This week, we invite you & your children to find your voices and make positive change by exploring the issues which are most important to you

Support the failsafe zine Kickstarter

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:57:00 +0000

We're working with failsafe, a collective creating a handbook about failure, made for and by emerging artists looking for solidarity and their first paid commissions

Founders: Pitch Week

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:05:00 +0000

Create Jobs' Beth Kahn lets us know what happened in final week of Future Startup Now Founders

Summer Arts Boredom Busters – Go Wild!

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 07:34:00 +0000

Go wild and explore the natural world with this week's selection of creative arts activities for families

Founders: Week 4 & 5

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Create Jobs' Beth Kahn lets us know what happened in week five of Future Startup Now Founders

Launch of Meet a Mentor Round 8!

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:16:00 +0000

Meet a Mentor round 8 launched with a BANG with over 70 mentees and mentors collaborating virtually

Summer Arts Boredom Busters – Take Off!

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0000

The first blog in our new summer series offers some fun, creative ways for families to take off and stretch their imaginations...

Meet the Future Startup Now Founders

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Meet the young entrepreneurs taking part in Future Startup Now Founders, our training programme to help diverse founders, and learn about their business ideas

Keeping Creative at Home: How to travel the world from your sofa

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:20:00 +0000

Missing out on a summer holiday this year? Why not take a virtual trip and travel the world from your living room! Programmes Officer Marina Lewis-King shares ideas based on her own adventures during lockdown

Founders: Week 3

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Create Jobs' Beth Kahn lets us know what happened in week three of Future Startup Now Founders

Elsa and Diedrick on Meet a Mentor

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:30:00 +0000

Hear from mentee Elsa and mentor Diedrick on their experience of our programme, Meet a Mentor

Founders: Week 2

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 11:04:00 +0000

Create Jobs' Beth Kahn lets us know what happened in week two of Future Startup Now Founders

Keeping Creative at Home: How to create an immersive art adventure

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:16:00 +0000

Artist and arts researcher Sarah B. Davies shares some activities which use artwork as inspiration for learning, exploring and collaborating with your children during home education

6 creative ways for schools to connect remotely

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:08:00 +0000

Teacher Laura Nichols shares her tips for connecting with other schools remotely, drawing on her experience of running the Southwark Arts Network

Keeping Creative at Home: How to play with time

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 07:51:00 +0000

Stretch time, catch time, and take your time with these fun creative activities from Nimble Fish’s Greg Klerkx

Building a 21st-Century Museum

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:30:00 +0000

Our STEP trainee Christine Pungong talks about her vision of building a 21st - century museum

Founders: Week 1

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 12:45:00 +0000

Create Jobs' Beth Kahn's lets us know what happened in week one of Future Startup Now Founders

Power Ranger Jesus and other flights of fancy

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 08:42:00 +0000

Digital artist Jason Wilsher-Mills tells us more about the workshops he ran with two schools as part of I Am Festival, where students came up with their own artistic creations using iPads

Capturing the space between actions

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:43:00 +0000

Artist Justin Allder writes about his work for I Am at Tate Exchange Festival creating filmed sensory portraits with two SEND settings

I Am Festival artist partnerships

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:17:00 +0000

As part of I Am Festival, a number of schools were partnered with disabled & non-disabled artists. Creative Content Producer, Lynne Brackley, takes us through some of the work they did together

Starting a new job in Lockdown: Tope Onanuga at Amazon

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000

We speak to Create Jobs Alumna, Tope Onanuga on what it's been like starting her new role as Junior Campaign Manager at Amazon during lockdown

How to organise a V&A Friday Late

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:45:00 +0000

STEP participant, Christine talks us through her job at the V&A Museum and how she helped deliver a V&A Friday Late Event

Exploring power through theatre

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Jenny Sealy from Graeae theatre takes us through a session she ran with Sixth Form students at Highshore School exploring the theme of 'power'

Learning under lockdown: Jack Tizard School

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Art teacher Jonathan Cassels tells us about his experience of teaching during lockdown at a special school, and shares his top tips for teachers

Keeping Creative at Home: Let’s take some photos

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Filmmaker & cross-arts facilitator Justin Allder specialises in working with at-risk and vulnerable young people, as well as those with special educational needs. Here he shares some accessible photography activities to try at home

Learning Under Lockdown: London Bubble Theatre

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:51:00 +0000

Marie Vickers, Senior Project Leader for Young People’s Programmes at London Bubble Theatre, tells us how they have been adapting their education projects during lockdown

Keeping Creative at Home: How to sail away using storybooks

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:04:00 +0000

Pop Up Projects works with children’s authors & illustrators to inspire children's creativity in school. In this blog, they provide some simple ways to bring literature to life at home, alongside some reading recommendations

Announcing I Am At Home Festival 2020

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:20:00 +0000

Join us for a unique online celebration of creativity with SEND settings and disabled-led organisations

An open letter to the PM: commit to a new Opportunity Guarantee

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:52:00 +0000

A New Direction has joined over 200 organisations across the UK calling on the Government to publicly commit to the new Opportunity Guarantee employment scheme

Keeping Creative at Home: How to reimagine a map of your local area

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Elisabeth Del Prete from UP Projects shares some activities to help your children or students discover and map the unusual places in their own neighbourhood

Opportunities Guarantee

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:43:00 +0000

We, along with 200 organisations across the UK, have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling on the Government to publicly commit to a new Opportunity Guarantee. Read it here...

Online events for young creatives

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Looking for things to do but have no place to go? Christine Pungong has put together a collection of 10 online events to keep you productive and entertained during lockdown

New Museum School Podcasts

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:38:00 +0000

A series exploring the experiences and cultural learnings from our New Museum School trainees

Artsmark Case Study: Engaging students

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:46:00 +0000

Zoe Hyman, Art & E-Safety Lead at Parkfield Primary School, tells us how they've engaged students in the Artsmark process

Keeping Creative at Home: How to explore inner & outer space

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:45:00 +0000

Shermaine Slocombe and Maria da Luz Ghoumrassi share activities which use objects and places in your home to invent movement and ignite imagination

Seizing the ‘unfrozen moment’

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:38:00 +0000

On her final day at A New Direction, Deputy CEO, Holly Donagh, took time to reflect on her time at the organisation and consider how the sector should respond to the COVID-19 pandemic

What you'll learn through Future Startup Now Founders

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Here is a breakdown of how the structure of each week of the programme will be with a list of each of our guest lecturers

Find out what it's like building your own startup

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000

We asked our Create Jobs Alumna, Naomi from Future Startup Now Bootcamp what it's been like starting up her own business

7 Common Branding Mistakes Made By Founders

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Head of Creative at Printed.Com and speaker on Future Startup Now Founders, Marius Bogdanas gives an insight into the 7 most common branding mistakes that founders make when branding a new company.

10 Tips for Teachers: How to build partnerships in the community

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:34:00 +0000

Amazing things can be achieved when local communities and organisations collaborate with schools on creative projects. Kate Gorely shares her tips for forming your own partnerships

Creative resources for SEND students learning from home

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:39:00 +0000

Drama teacher & SEND Network member Tom Underwood shares some arts and culture resources specifically helpful with home learning for D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people

How to get started with local history (during lockdown)

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0000

STEP participant, Tamyra talks us through her job as a Gallery Assistant at the Bow Arts’ Nunnery Gallery

5 actions to make today to support BLM

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Programmes Officer, Pagan, speaks on our work, Black Lives Matter, and the actions we can all make to ensure change happens

Keeping Creative at Home: How to create your own clown show

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Sam Holdsworth and Halima Habil from Clowns Without Borders share their steps on how to get clowning at home

7 creative ways to teach a recovery curriculum

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:38:00 +0000

Marina Lewis-King highlights some of our existing creative learning resources which could be particularly useful for re-opening schools adjusting to new spaces, split class groups and reduced equipment use

Learning Under Lockdown: Pegasus Opera Company

Fri, 29 May 2020 11:26:00 +0000

Sonia Hyams shares how Pegasus Opera Company have changed the way they operate during lockdown, including moving music programmes for students online

"Why I'm applying for Future Startup Now Founders"

Thu, 28 May 2020 12:31:00 +0000

Kieran Akhtar, Co-Founder of digital content production company, Rococo World tells us why he's applying for Future Startup Now Founders

5 things I learned about child-focused education while in lockdown

Thu, 28 May 2020 12:22:00 +0000

What lessons can we learn from teaching during lockdown to improve education practice in future? Kadir Karababa, Class Teacher and Creative Links Coordinator at Orchard Primary School, shares his thoughts

Children's arts packs to be distributed across London

Wed, 27 May 2020 14:40:00 +0000

A New Direction will coordinate the delivery of Let’s Create packs in London as part of a national Arts Council initiative to ensure children can stay creative while away from school

Keeping Creative at Home: How to get crafty using household materials

Tue, 26 May 2020 07:15:00 +0000

Want to get your children or students involved in more making & less screen time? The Craft Council’s Zoe Dennington and Rebecca Goozee share some ideas for crafting at home

10 Tips for Teachers: How to get creative on the cheap

Thu, 21 May 2020 08:47:00 +0000

The arts are often considered to be resource and expertise heavy, but what if you don’t have the budget? We asked teachers for their tips on how to cut the cost of creative activities at school

How young creatives are coping in lockdown

Tue, 19 May 2020 15:01:00 +0000

Find out what happened when we asked young creatives how they were coping, creating and working during lockdown

Keeping Creative at Home: How to turn your kitchen into a castle

Tue, 19 May 2020 08:55:00 +0000

Writer and performer Amy Gwilliam has long sought unusual spaces in which to perform theatre. Here she explores how to create a show in your own home

Creative Wellbeing at Home: Take some time out to ‘write the moment’

Mon, 18 May 2020 13:16:00 +0000

To mark Mental Health Awareness week, we some simple exercises from our first Creative Wellbeing at Home webinar

Learning Under Lockdown: Willow Nursery & Preston Manor

Wed, 13 May 2020 10:02:00 +0000

We spoke to two educational settings covering early years up to secondary age to find out more about their experiences of lockdown & their tips for other teachers

Creativity Quarantined

Tue, 12 May 2020 19:03:00 +0000

Creativity Quarantined is the podcast that explores the impact of Covid-19 on the creative and cultural industries

Keeping Creative at Home: How to get creative with sound

Tue, 12 May 2020 08:23:00 +0000

Musician and sound artist Lucy Claire shares a range of creative arts activities which use soundscapes and listening to engage and inspire

The Power of Starting

Mon, 11 May 2020 09:11:00 +0000

Create Jobs Alumna, Juliana knows the pressure to create and the potential to procrastinate but shares the techniques she used to get her latest podcast off the ground

Starting a new job in Lockdown: Crystal at Museum of London

Mon, 11 May 2020 08:50:00 +0000

We speak to Create Jobs Alumna, Crystal Mah-Wing on what it's been like starting her new role as Project Assistant at Museum of London during lockdown

The Technical Side of Podcasting

Mon, 11 May 2020 07:36:00 +0000

Digital Content Producer Trainee at London College of Fashion with our STEP programme, Will Asare gives the technical 101 on how to make your own podcast

Taking an ecological perspective to partnership working

Wed, 06 May 2020 12:51:00 +0000

Senior Partnerships Manager, Corinne Bass, revisits our research exploring cultural learning ecologies and asks, can taking an ecological approach help partnerships' thinking during this tricky period?

Connecting schools with London's arts & cultural sector

Tue, 05 May 2020 09:35:00 +0000

At A New Direction, we've been working hard on updating and improving our LookUp platform

Keeping Creative at Home: How to turn your living room into a stage

Tue, 05 May 2020 08:04:00 +0000

Simon Batchelor and Paul Andrew, aka The Drama Geezers, share a variety of fun drama activities and games that families can play together at home

Keeping Creative at Home: How to research & make your own art project

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:36:00 +0000

Photographer & facilitator Jessica McDermott explores how research can be used to create an original art project and challenge perceptions of what art can be

10 Tips for Teachers: How to teach maths creatively

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:28:00 +0000

Looking for inspiration on how to set creative maths activities for your students? We share some useful resources & ideas

Finding your Funding

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:32:00 +0000

We’ve put together some of the top opportunities to fund new work, or just to keep the bills at bay.

Learning on Lockdown

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:04:00 +0000

Beth Kahn, Create Jobs' Relationship Manager, shares her tips on how to use lockdown as a time for learning and what free resources are available

Keeping Creative in Lockdown with Naana Orleans-Amissah

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:46:00 +0000

Brand strategist and creative mentor, Naana Orleans-Amissah, led a session on keeping creative in lockdown. Hear from Create Jobs Alumni, BritnyV on the answers she got from the workshop.

6 Golden Rules for Writing Accessible Museum Labels

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:18:00 +0000

Mohammed Rahman from UCL Culture, shares six tips on how to format good accessible museum labels, drawing on his first four months on placement as part of STEP

Learning Under Lockdown: Woodfield School

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:49:00 +0000

Art and DT Lead Deepa Vakaria shares her school’s experience of lockdown so far, and how they are trying to overcome the challenges of teaching and learning from home

Leonn Ward’s Perfectly Imperfect Collage

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:32:00 +0000

Create Jobs Alumni, Edem Wornoo, talks about director and photographer, Leonn Ward's talk at our the last Meet a Mentor session

Keeping Creative at Home: Creative collaboration from a distance

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:19:00 +0000

Artist, educator and creative producer Chloe Osborne, and creative learning specialist and teacher Maggie Delwiche have explored new ways to stay creatively connected in this uncertain time. A New Direction have compiled their top picks in a list of easily accessible activities for you to try out

How to design a curriculum – 5 tips for subject leads

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:15:00 +0000

Have you been tasked with curriculum planning for a particular subject area? Curriculum Lead Kerri Sellens offers her suggestions to get you started

How we linked pupil wellbeing and the arts

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 08:39:00 +0000

Lucy Stiles, Art Lead at Hatcham Temple Grove Free School, shares learning from our Artsmark Connects event focused on pupil wellbeing and creativity

Checking in with yourself

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:11:00 +0000

Create Jobs Alumni, Cristina Conde, shares the life skills she's learnt in order to focus on wellbeing and being well

Keeping Creative at Home: Five easy ways into poetry

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:33:00 +0000

Alice Watson & Helen Bowell from The Poetry Society share tips for getting young people into reading and writing poetry

Remote jobs and where to find them

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:38:00 +0000

We've got together some of our favourite job sites to help you find work to get you paid from anywhere in the world

Keeping Creative at Home: How to get moving with dance

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:35:00 +0000

Choreographer and artist Shermaine Slocombe offers this easy and fun way to create an original dance performance for the whole family using your home or garden and a few simple materials

Creating theatre in the youth justice system

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:56:00 +0000

Marie Vickers, Senior Project Leader at London Bubble Theatre Company, tells us how they're using Challenge London funding to conduct significant new research in the participatory arts sector

Keeping Creative at Home: How to transform your home into a museum

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:10:00 +0000

Arts researcher and practitioner Sarah B Davies outlines ideas for creating and displaying historically interesting artefacts all about you

Artsmark Case Study: Range of offer

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:27:00 +0000

Jane Werry, Director of Music at Hayes School, tells us how Artsmark has helped them develop the range of their arts offer available to students

How To Ace At Being Productive

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

We've listed the top things that you can do to stay motivated and productive whilst being stuck at home

10 Phenomenal Women to Inspire You Whilst Working from Home

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Salwa Rogers at Create Jobs shares her 10 most inspirational women who've helped her whilst WFH

Keeping Creative at Home: Rediscover your home as a creative space

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:53:00 +0000

Experienced artist-educator Greg Klerkx looks at how you can use a space common to all of us – our home – as inspiration for creative activities

Support for renters

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:38:00 +0000

Here's the latest from government and associate sources on employment and finance rights during the Coronavirus pandemic

Support for freelancers and the self-employed

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:23:00 +0000

Here's the latest from government and associate sources on employment and finance rights during the Coronavirus pandemic

Support for the employed and unemployed

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:10:00 +0000

Here's the latest from government and associate sources on employment and finance rights during the Coronavirus pandemic

10 Tips for Teachers: How to plan a student-led Arts Week

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:57:00 +0000

Hannah Peaty, Senior Leader at Soho Parish Primary School, shares her top tips for establishing an Arts Council and embedding student voice across school arts projects

International Women's Day

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:50:00 +0000

We're celebrating and empowering women throughout March for International Women's Day 2020 #EachforEqual

Artsmark Case Study: Building partnerships

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:50:00 +0000

Lindsay Corbin from St Joachim's Catholic Primary School tells us how partnership working helped them achieve Artsmark Gold

What is Digital Design?

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:37:00 +0000

This blog will analyse what exactly digital design is and how it can be applied in the workplace.

Reasons to be Cheerful

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Watch all 23 'Reasons to be Cheerful', a series of short films from 2019's Creativity Works: Content Production in partnership with 4Creative at Channel4.

What does 'power' mean to you?

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:29:00 +0000

This year, nine young adults who identify as disabled will be joining us to help deliver I Am At Tate Exchange Festival. Avni Patel shares what they've been up to

What's your London?

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:32:00 +0000

Take a look at the photographers who took part in 2019's Creativity Works: Visual Storytelling and their responses to the brief. 'What's your London?'

Ajay Pabial: LGBT History Month

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000

It’s LGBT history month, a month which provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBT community.

Be generous & share your privilege

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:23:00 +0000

Korantema Anyimadu reflects on what needs to be done to open doors for young people in the creative industries

Readjusting the world – life with a disabled child

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:10:00 +0000

Artist Sobia Khan talks about her experience of being a parent of a child with a disability, and invites other parents to join her for cake and coffee at I Am At Tate Exchange Festival!

Artsmark Case Study: Leadership & range of offer

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Emily Jupp from Engayne Primary School tells us about the impact Artsmark has had on her school

Facing anxiety as a creator

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:54:00 +0000

As part of Time to Talk Day we're hearing from Creativity Works: Content Production alumna, Elsa Gore on how she deals with her anxiety as a creative.

How Create Jobs Opens Doors

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:54:00 +0000

Future Startup Now alumna, Yeside Williams talks about her experience on the bootcamp

LGBT+ History Month

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 10:16:00 +0000

Throughout February we're celebrating LGBT+ History Month

Exploring life sciences through visual art

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:52:00 +0000

For our first Creative INSET of the academic year we were joined by The Linnean Society and Geological Society

Five tips for delivering Arts Award Bronze in a week

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:08:00 +0000

Roisin Walsh, Engagement Manager at Jacksons Lane, shares five tips for seamlessly delivering Arts Award Bronze in a week

How to: Create an Instagram story for an arts organisation

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Tasnim Siddiqa Amin shares insider tips on how to use social media at a professional level

Meet Block9

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:33:00 +0000

Meet the team behind Glastonbury Festival's "hedonistic hub" and our latest partners on Creativity Works: Festival Makers, Block9

A New Decade

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:14:00 +0000

Welcome to our 2019 Annual Review. We are proud to share some of our programmes, successes and achievements from the past year, and highlight some of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Willowfield School's journey to Artsmark Platinum

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:11:00 +0000

Debbie Chapman-Andrews tells us how the Artsmark process has benefitted her school, and shares details of their innovative CPD programme

Scale, equality & fairness - a strategy for Barking & Dagenham

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:43:00 +0000

Martin Russell tells us why Barking & Dagenham's Local Cultural Education Partnership Strategy gives him hope for the future... and sleepless nights!

Why we do what we do

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:32:00 +0000

Our Chair, Professor Maggie Atkinson, recently delivered an inspiring speech reflecting on the rights of children and our role in upholding them

Partnerships in practice - Arts Award Action Research

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:17:00 +0000

Ruth Clarke, an Associate Research Consultant and Facilitator, explains how cultural organisations and special schools came together to test new ways of working for our Arts Award Action Research Programme

What can we expect from the next 5 years?

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:07:00 +0000

In the wake of the recent election result, Deputy CEO, Holly Donagh, considers some of the promises made in the Conservative manifesto and what they could mean for the arts & education sectors

Learning creative content

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:03:00 +0000

Creativity Works: Content Production participant, Britny, shares her top takeaways from Here East Insights: Creative Content

Digital opportunities for children young people

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:45:00 +0000

Create Jobs Alumnus Kieran Akhtar tells us about his experience of being involved in last month’s Big Change cultural sector event

I Am At Tate Exchange Festival 2020 - save the date!

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:59:00 +0000

2020 will mark the fourth year of I Am At Tate Exchange Festival – our unique celebration of creativity with D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people. We look ahead at what’s to come…

SEND pupil voice in the arts

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:30:00 +0000

How do you provide support while maintaining the authenticity of youth voice?

Catch up with the Brent 2020 Education Programme

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000

It’s been a bumper fortnight of activity for the brilliant Brent 2020 educators. Corinne Micallef catches up on the London Borough of Culture Education programme.

A year with Year 3

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:51:00 +0000

Marina Lewis-King reflects on how children have been put centre stage in Steve McQueen's new artwork Year 3

Why Year 3?

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

A New Direction CEO, Steve Moffitt, reflects on our involvement in realising Steve McQueen's ambition for Year 3

7 Steps towards Inclusion

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:43:00 +0000

7 steps to guide creative organisations to be more inclusive to young, diverse talent.

New Creativity Works announced at BBC Music Introducing LIVE

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:55:00 +0000

Block9 and Create Jobs announce new programme which will provide young Londoners with experience in festival production to support diverse voices into the industry.

Artsmark Connects: exploring consortium working

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:14:00 +0000

Our first ever Artsmark Connects event showcased an innovative model of artists working with schools. A New Direction Advocate Ben Jones tells us more

The future of content

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:16:00 +0000

We hear from four leading creatives about the future of content at the recent Future x Skills event at the Barbican

Being an Advocate for collaboration and change

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:53:00 +0000

Specialist Art Teacher Kerri Sellens reflects on her experience of being part of A New Direction's Advocates CPD programme

Exploring SEND progression routes with Arts Award Bronze

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:18:00 +0000

Avni Patel, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Programme Manager at Museum of London, tells us about her experience of working with Greenvale School on our recent Arts Award Bronze programme

Flipside FAQs

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:34:00 +0000

Got some questions about Flipside? Here are some answers

Creativity for moral purpose - reflecting on the Durham Commission

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:24:00 +0000

Deputy CEO, Holly Donagh, considers what the next steps should be following the publication of Arts Council England & Durham University's new landmark report

Making a difference, one small change at a time

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:17:00 +0000

Dr Dawn Langley introduces Small Change® - our CPD programme for the cultural sector designed to help you explore change and transition and how it impacts on your work

Testing the arts – how to work at scale

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:10:00 +0000

Deputy CEO, Holly Donagh, considers whether the Finnish model for youth arts engagement could provide a useful template for the UK

Bringing the Comfort Zone to Life

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 06:59:00 +0000

Fizza, a STEP 2019 participant, gives a peek into the Comfort Zone at this year's Great Get Together

STEP into the Smithsonian Zine

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 12:46:00 +0000

A collection of experiences from a cultural exchange

"It’s all in the Mind"

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:38:00 +0000

O’phia Rigabie explains just why your mindset is everything whilst on a Creativity Works course – from breakfast all the way through to checking out.

How I learnt that We Belong

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:27:00 +0000

Shabnam Karim from our Care Leavers Collective reflects on her experience of co-creating the We Belong programme

Digital skills CPD for the creative industries

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:18:00 +0000

Caitlin McMillan from TechPathways London gives an introduction to our upcoming Big Change CPD session for London's creative and cultural sector

Inside the Connected Lab

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:46:00 +0000

Lawrence Becko shares insights and learning from our Connected Lab programme, and offers some useful tips on how to approach the process of peer learning

A day in the life of a Tate Year 3 Project photographer

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:41:00 +0000

Cora James & David Lennon have traveled the length and breadth of London over the past few months photographing thousands of children. Here they give us a glimpse into their experiences of working on the Tate Year 3 Project

Rembrandt’s Hat

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 13:34:00 +0000

A New Direction CEO, Steve Moffitt, speaks to De Rode Loper op School about their awe-inspiring arts education project

Cultural leadership in schools - a year in review

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 13:14:00 +0000

Greg Klerkx shares his reflections on our Advocates and Cultural Leadership Community teacher CPD programmes

Classroom activity: Reading the Photograph

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:11:00 +0000

Tate Year 3 Project Photographer Jessica McDermott shares details of a photography-based classroom activity to try with your students

‘No questions at all’

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:08:00 +0000

Looking back on his time on the Creativity Works: Advertising, Seun Areoye drops his four top tips for getting the most out of the programme.

What Do Young Londoners Care About? Part 2: On Screen

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:08:00 +0000

Watch all the short films from the Creativity Works: Rushes course

What Do Young Londoners Care About? Part 1: In Pictures

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:33:00 +0000

See what went down during the final screening for Creativity Works: Rushes in this two-part recap

Head, hand, heart: youth-led creative evaluation

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:14:00 +0000

Members of our Young Challenge Group were invited to facilitate the creative evaluation at this year's Royal Opera House Bridge Thriving Child Conference

Classroom activity: Drawing Attention to Life

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:14:00 +0000

Hannah Peaty from Soho Parish Primary School shares some classroom activities which use mindfulness to help develop students' creativity

An Evening at Here East Insights

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:39:00 +0000

Stephanie Okoye gives us the rundown of Sports Interactive's event at Here East, including getting stuck into e-gaming and games testing

#STEPSmithsonian: The Many-Headed Beast

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:44:00 +0000

In the next installment of his thoughts on the STEP into the Smithsonian experience, Mohammed Rahman explores the diversity of the Smithsonian's facilities, from more than one angle.

#STEPSmithsonian: Food For Thought

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:18:00 +0000

Next up in his recap of the Smithsonian trip to DC, Mohammed Rahman talks all things food - including biscuits, but not as we know them...

Big ideas are borderless

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:43:00 +0000

Amy Walker reports back from the TEDxLondon event our Young Challenge Group attended in May

Woodfield School's journey to Artsmark Gold

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:55:00 +0000

Deepa Vekaria, Art and DT lead at Woodfield School, tells us how the Artsmark process has had a valuable and inspirational impact on her school

Creative and Cultural Opportunities Programme

Thu, 30 May 2019 06:56:00 +0000

10 days of professional training and development to support young east Londoners into careers in the creative industries.

Rushes: New Skills, New Experiences

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:05:00 +0000

Yolanda Idehen talks us through the skills she picked up while on the Creativity Works: Rushes course earlier this year, and how she put them to use

What lessons can culture learn from local change programmes?

Wed, 29 May 2019 09:51:00 +0000

This month A New Direction will publish two new papers in a building collection of place-based intelligence, focused on learning beyond the arts. Sarah Davies introduces the papers

Becoming a Digital Production Intern

Wed, 22 May 2019 12:36:00 +0000

From Fashion Week to Forbes, Malik Fields tells us all about his internship at LCF, what it meant to him, and how he feels about leaving...

If you’re reading this, it’s not too late

Tue, 21 May 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Creativity Works: Advertising participant Asher Harris tells us how the course helped to restore his confidence and inspired him to start his own agency

£2 million investment announced to boost young Londoners’ creativity and cultural engagement

Mon, 20 May 2019 08:42:00 +0000

Organisations come together to match £900,000 investment, totalling around £2 million investment in cultural education for young Londoners over the next 3 years

A radical new mode of arts & cultural management

Fri, 17 May 2019 10:49:00 +0000

Partnerships Director, Holly Donagh, shares her thoughts on how new research exploring cultural eco-systems could be a template for change

Burning Questions - Creativity Works: Rushes

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:48:00 +0000

STEP into the Smithsonian: Pre-Departure Reflections, Part 2

Thu, 09 May 2019 07:00:00 +0000

More on what's sparking off some key museum-related ideas, from STEP into the Smithsonian trainee Mohammed Rahman

STEP into the Smithsonian: Pre-Departure Reflections, Part 1

Wed, 08 May 2019 09:15:00 +0000

Ahead of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington DC, Mohammed Rahman is thinking about what the STEP into the Smithsonian programme will have to offer in this two-part feature

Announcing: the New Museum School Podcasts

Fri, 03 May 2019 14:28:00 +0000

Listen in to the audio productions from our NMS trainees!

St. Philomena’s journey to Artsmark Gold

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 13:34:00 +0000

Art Subject Leader, Timothy Devenish, shares his reflections and tips on completing the Artsmark process

Tate Year 3 Project enters last term of photography

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:45:00 +0000

A New Direction’s School Relationship Co-ordinator, Marina Lewis-King, gives an update on this major project which has engaged 65% of all London primary schools

"A Magical Journey": the AFL Experience

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 09:37:00 +0000

Bimbola Fadairo's take on Creativity Works: Arts Festival Leaders with Create Jobs and Tate Exchange - and how it reminded him of Dragon Ball Super and 50 Cent

Deaf, disabled & neurodiverse young people take over Tate Modern

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:58:00 +0000

A New Direction welcomed over 3,000 visitors to I Am At Tate Exchange Festival in March - we share some highlights from this inclusive festival of creativity

Five tips for creatives to remember

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:34:00 +0000

Advice from Abraham Asefaw as Meet a Mentor gets underway

An interview with Andria Zafirakou, Global Teacher of the Year

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:48:00 +0000

A New Direction CEO, Steve Moffitt, speaks to Andria about the current state of arts education, how her life has changed since winning the prize, and what the future holds for her

Diversity: breaking formulas and telling different narratives

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:20:00 +0000

Autumn Byam on diversity in filmmaking, getting into the industry and what the Creativity Works: Rushes course has done for her

Introducing the Cultural Learning Evidence Champion's Handbook

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 17:16:00 +0000

Partnerships Director, Holly Donagh, introduces a new handbook designed to help evaluate projects, conduct research & think about how to measure the impact of work with children and young people

We’re looking for new members to join our Young Challenge Group!

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:37:00 +0000

If you are aged 15 – 24 and want to make a real difference to young people’s creative and cultural opportunities in London, the Young Challenge Group might be for you

"Discovering the Tech World"

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:56:00 +0000

Ilana Graham gives us the inside scoop on Digital Pipeline LDN 2

Mentoring: a mentor's perspective

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:11:00 +0000

As the fifth Meet a Mentor launches next week, hear how mentor Jayshree Viswanathan at FCB Inferno got on with the programme

Royal Free Hospital Children's School's journey to Artsmark Gold

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:13:00 +0000

Creative Arts Teacher Siobhan Auberge tells us how the Artsmark process has helped her school to nurture pupils' abilities and share expertise with staff

Using art to support speech and language development

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:08:00 +0000

Visual Art Teacher Sue Armitage tells us about an inspiring learning programme her school is working on in partnership with Dulwich Picture Gallery

Changes to the Ofsted inspection framework

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 11:35:00 +0000

Partnerships Director, Holly Donagh, runs through some of the proposals in the new Ofsted inspection framework, and considers what they may mean for arts education

Celebrating the 100th signatory to the Cultural Inclusion Manifesto

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:41:00 +0000

A New Direction Advocate Paul Morrow tells us about the success of his initiative to increase access to high-quality inclusive arts & culture for all children and young people

Digital Pipeline LDN ends on a high

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:14:00 +0000

Coding and celebrations for 20 young Londoners

"I check in!"

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 17:07:00 +0000

Kemi Glover on the Creativity Works: Creative Media Campaigns programme

#CreativityWorks: Ideas, Ideas, Ideas

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:48:00 +0000

What's an 'Ideation Workshop?' Joanne Oguntimehin fills us in

Shannon Adomeit on the Look Up Digital Production Course

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:33:00 +0000

Interviewing one of our Look Up Digital Production Course trainees...what did she think of the training?

East Works Awards 2018 - We're Winners!

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:25:00 +0000

Not one, not two... but THREE awards!

Look Up Digital Production Course: A Recap

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:56:00 +0000

As we celebrate World Mental Health Day, we look back at our recent training programme with Look Up, Safaplace and Worldwide FM

Flipside is a D&AD Award finalist

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:16:00 +0000

We’re very excited to announce that our work has been selected as a finalist for a D&AD Impact Award!

Future Talent Now

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 14:19:00 +0000

Oliver Benjamin, gives us the lowdown on our LTW event: Future Talent Now

Pride and the Prejudice

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:17:00 +0000

Sheridan Haynes is Project Assistant at LCF, as part of the STEP programme

Changing the Way We Work

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:47:00 +0000

Flipside's Kulthum Abdul-Aziz reflects on how the workplace is changing, from the people involved to the way it takes up space.

A Stepping Stone

Mon, 14 May 2018 08:50:00 +0000

Phase 4 mentee, Gintare, tells us about her MxM experience

STEP: My first six months with Sadler’s Wells

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:33:00 +0000

Serina Lopez is Visitor Experience Intern at Sadler’s Wells, as part of the STEP programme

Having Someone In Your Corner

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 13:41:00 +0000

Impressions of being (a mentee) on the Meet a Mentor programme

STEP: A STEP in the right direction…

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:27:00 +0000

Saphia Venner is Gallery Assistant at Bow Arts, as part of the STEP programme

STEP: Mae-Li’s Internship at NTS

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:27:00 +0000

Mae-Li Evans is Online Radio Intern at NTS, as part of the STEP programme

STEP: Olivia Mathurin-Essandoh, Marketing Intern at Rosetta Arts

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:42:00 +0000

Sanaz Amidi, Chief Executive Officer at Rosetta Arts, gives us insight into Olivia’s STEP internship

STEP: Mae-Li Evans, Online Radio Intern at NTS

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:35:00 +0000

NTS give us insight into Mae-Li’s STEP internship

How to Ace a Group Task #CJTopTips

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:38:00 +0000

Stumped by the idea of a group task?

What's your #Lifehack?

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:53:00 +0000

Have a listen to life hacks from our 2017 #Lifehacks event, in partnership with NME and University of Salford

5 tips on applying for Digital Pipeline LDN

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:59:00 +0000

So you’re interested in a career in Digital and want to learn how to code? Read our top tips for making a killer application for Digital Pipeline LDN.

STEP: Programme Update

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:46:00 +0000

STEP kicked off in the autumn of 2017 with our seven STEP interns beginning the first of their two 6 month long internships

STEP: Jordan's Journey

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 16:03:00 +0000

Now working in a paid internship as part of our STEP programme, Jordan Reilly reflects on his journey so far

Kelly-Marie Roberts #Spotlight

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:48:00 +0000

Kelly-Marie Roberts is a freelance illustrator and winner of our #Lifehacks Graphic Design Competition w/ NME

Front of House... what's that?

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:50:00 +0000

Find out more about the two Front of House courses we ran over October/November

#Lifehacks²

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:52:00 +0000

#Lifehacks came to life again on the 23rd November, in partnership with NME and University of Salford

Full #Lifehacks line-up + schedule

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:45:00 +0000

Find out all the info about #Lifehacks on the 23rd November

NME #LifeHacks Line-up

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:49:00 +0000

Haven't you heard? Loyle Carner + Eni Aluko are our headline speakers!

My visit to BBC 1Xtra

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 15:25:00 +0000

Cartèlea Kelsie, a participant of our first round of the Broadcast Training Programme, tells us about her visit to the BBC

How to make a podcast

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:51:00 +0000

Caitlin Kennedy, a participant of our first round of the Broadcast Training Programme, gives us her tips on making a podcast

Round 1 of the Broadcast Training Programme is over!

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:26:00 +0000

Find out about our first round of the Broadcast Training Programme, as we gear up for the second round.

3...2...1... And we’re live!

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:11:00 +0000

Aquib Hossain, a participant of our first round of the Broadcast Training Programme, tells us about the tour of Radio 1Xtra

David Reviews + The APA present CraftWorks

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:49:00 +0000

Lucy Carasco, a participant of our first round of the Broadcast Training Programme, gives us her review of the David Reviews October event

Figuring out a passion

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:31:00 +0000

Aysha Fatima, a participant of our first round of the Broadcast Training Programme, gives us insight into her experience

Global Media and Entertainment

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:14:00 +0000

Connor Gani, a participant of our first round of the Broadcast Training Programme, gives us a round-up of the group trip to Global.

My design process #LifeHacks

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 09:40:00 +0000

Young creative, Rhyanrhyan, talks us through his design for the #LifeHacks Graphic Design Competition

#LifeHacks Graphic Design Competition

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:32:00 +0000

See what our young designers came up with for the #LifeHacks campaign

Flipside FAQ's

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:56:00 +0000

Got some questions about Flipside?

Tales from Lovebox Festival

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:21:00 +0000

Creativity Works: Advertising alumnus Lauren Adeyemi shares her experience of working as Artist Liaison at Lovebox/Citadel, Victoria Park, July 2017.

A step by step guide to applying for STEP!

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:29:00 +0000

The application deadline for our Shared Training and Employment Programme (STEP) is 31st August 2017

‘Everyone else is going through the exact same struggle...'

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:38:00 +0000

Meet a Mentor Phase 3, Session 4

Achieve Arts Award Gold with A New Direction and Create Jobs

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:48:00 +0000

A New Direction and Create Jobs are interested in working with young people who want to achieve Gold Arts Award in 2017-2018

‘Let no one live rent-free in your head’

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:41:00 +0000

Meet a Mentor Phase 3, Session 3 at Somerset House

Sixth form applications open at Ada, the National College for Digital Skills

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:53:00 +0000

Tech head? Coding whizz? Want to focus your studies on what you really enjoy?

‘Life’s a Pitch’ at the Reading Room

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 14:08:00 +0000

SLP mentee Chioma tells us about the second session of Meet a Mentor (phase 3)

Making sure young voices are heard

Mon, 22 May 2017 13:55:00 +0000

Director of Employment and Skills, Oliver Benjamin, introduces the new Creativity Works course & tells us how the participants are working to make their voices heard

The launch of Meet a Mentor – phase 3

Mon, 08 May 2017 15:41:00 +0000

Tuesday 25 April saw the launch of phase three of Meet a Mentor, and the first of the four structured evening sessions.

Kidult-hood

Mon, 08 May 2017 14:22:00 +0000

Julia Hayes presents her take on why all young Londoners should get out and register by 22 May, ahead of the general election on 8 June 2017

The end of Meet a Mentor 2

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:53:00 +0000

Meet a Mentor assistant and AND Alumnus, Kimberley Nyamhondera gives us a roundup of round 2

Meet a Mentee - Zay!

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 12:46:00 +0000

SLP mentee Zay tells us more about her journey into the creative industries

Flipside – new pathways into digital careers

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:53:00 +0000

Struggling to see how to diversify your talent pool?

Creativity Works: Fashion 2017

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:36:00 +0000

Creativity Works: Fashion 2017 makes its debut this week

Stefan Alexander #Spotlight

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:05:00 +0000

Stefan is a freelance comic artist and illustrator

Meet a Mentee - Dilek!

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:49:00 +0000

SLP mentee Dilek gives us a little introduction into her life

'Common'

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:38:00 +0000

Dilek Osman, Creativity Works Film alumni, tells us how she helped create 'Common'

Meet a Mentor - Caroline!

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:49:00 +0000

Caroline Taylor, an SLP mentor and founder of Silverspace Pillows, tells us why mentoring is so beneficial

Meet a Mentee - Patrice!

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:32:00 +0000

SLP mentee Patrice gives us a little introduction into her life

Meet your market - How to create a killer marketing plan

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 12:46:00 +0000

Elizabeth Benjamin, gives us a roundup of her talk at the second SLP mentor meeting

Proofreading #CJTopTips

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:45:00 +0000

Top tips for proofreading your CV (and other important written content)

Launching Meet a Mentor 2

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 17:03:00 +0000

Meet a Mentor assistant and AND Alumnus, Kimberley Nyamhondera, gives us the inside scoop on SLP

What mentoring means to a mentor

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:36:00 +0000

Andy McWilliam, a Berkeley Group mentor, tells us about his experience of mentoring on Creativity Works Film

5 things I’ve learnt in 5 months of being an apprentice

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:59:00 +0000

BCE's Digital Marketing Apprentice, Alex Parchment, muses on things he wishes he knew when he first started his apprenticeship.

The top 3 best moments of Creativity Works: Film

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:43:00 +0000

Shana Laurent, Creativity Works Film alumni, talks us through her best moments on the course

And that’s a wrap!

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:25:00 +0000

Creativity Works: Film has come to a close

Young Londoner of the Year goes to Raiché Mederick!

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:29:00 +0000

Raiché Mederick, Creativity Works alumni, is awarded Young Londoner of the Year 2016

Ideas Generation #CJTopTips

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 16:50:00 +0000

Struggling to come with up your next great idea?

Hat’s off to the Levi’s Music Project with Skepta

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:38:00 +0000

Create Jobs managed to get 30 tickets for the Skepta showcase at the V&A

Portfolio Tips

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:17:00 +0000

Jess Ryan-Ndegwa, Creativity Works Design alumni, gives us her top tips for a great portfolio

Reflecting on Design

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:28:00 +0000

Brendan Lyons, Creativity Works Design alumni, gives us an insight into his journey

My experience of Creativity Works: Design (2016)

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:57:00 +0000

Anna Cray, Creativity Works alumni, shares her journey with us

My Fixperts film

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:48:00 +0000

Jess Ryan-Ndegwa, Creativity Works Design alumni, tells us about her journey with Fixperts

NME #LifeHacks

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:42:00 +0000

Jess Ryan-Ndegwa, Creativity Works Design alumni, shares her experience of #LifeHacks

The key to success

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Highlights from Jamal Edwards' interview at #LifeHacks

Is it really about who you know?

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 09:14:00 +0000

Luul Hussein, Creativity Works alumni and founder of Network & Chill, gives us the low-down.

The future is bright for creative industries

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 10:04:00 +0000

CMO at Microsoft UK, Paul Davies, was one of the guest speakers at the Create Jobs & NME LifeHacks event. Read what he thought of the event.

We're still buzzing over #LifeHacks

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:14:00 +0000

Our #LifeHacks event, in partnership with NME, finally came to fruition last Thursday!

How to Network That Room #CJTopTips

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 09:43:00 +0000

Find a room full of people intimidating? Hate the idea of selling yourself?

#LifeHacks advice from Skepta, Kano, Jamie T, Jamal Edwards and more!

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:48:00 +0000

Musicians give us their best #LifeHacks advice

Careers in Tech Masterclass with XX-UX & Google

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:44:00 +0000

Thinking about a career in design? Or have a head for research? Why not think about UX?

Interview Tips #CJTopTips

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:55:00 +0000

Want to smash that interview?

CV Do's and Don't's #CJTopTips

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:29:00 +0000

Want help with writing a great CV?

Impressing at Work #CJTopTips

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:42:00 +0000

Want some quick steps to standing out at work?

Creativity Works: LDNXY!

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 13:05:00 +0000

The 19th July was not only one of the hottest days this year but it also marked the first #LDNXY event!

Make the Most of That Placement

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:04:24 +0000

D&AD have pulled together advice from top WPP agencies on how to get your foot in the door following a placement

When young London came together

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 07:29:00 +0000

Bemi was one of our recent Creativity Works graduates. Read her round up of the programme below...

Reflecting on Creativity Works

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:39:00 +0000

As the programme draws to a close, we share the thoughts of a few of the participants

Creativity Works Festivals at Love Supreme

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 12:42:00 +0000

One of the highlights of the festivals and events programme was Love Supreme where our participants got to rub shoulders with the stars!

#LifeHacks

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:41:00 +0000

Create Jobs are very excited to present #LifeHacks, an event for talented young adults, in collaboration with NME

The definition of accessibility

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:19:00 +0000

Are creative industries actually inclusive when it comes to young people living with disabilities?

Say 'yes' to everything

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:55:00 +0000

Mel shares what she's learnt so far on the current Creativity Works programme.

Creativity Works Festivals at Field Day

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:47:00 +0000

The participants got to help out at Field Day festival - here's what they thought of the event...

Careers advice - navigating the fluff

Fri, 27 May 2016 13:49:00 +0000

Young people interested in the creative and cultural industries need tailored, knowledgeable and inspirational careers advice.

Meet our Creativity Works alumni: Andre-Omari John

Tue, 24 May 2016 12:00:00 +0000

Read how Andre has gone on to successfully find work in the creative sector, plus he reveals his top tips for other young creatives

Melissa

Tue, 17 May 2016 11:14:00 +0000

Melissa worked as a Studio Coordinator at the Mill Co. Project

Maxwell

Tue, 17 May 2016 11:07:00 +0000

Maxwell worked as a Studio Coordinator at the Mill Co. Project

Nida

Tue, 17 May 2016 11:06:00 +0000

Nida worked as a Marketing & Communications Intern at Bow Arts

Kelvin

Tue, 17 May 2016 11:05:00 +0000

Kelvin worked as a Cultural Employment Intern at Hackney Music Service

Nadine

Tue, 17 May 2016 10:59:00 +0000

Nadine talks about her Create Jobs work placement at Dazed Group.

Jason

Tue, 17 May 2016 10:59:00 +0000

Jason talks about his work placement with Almeida Theatre.

Kaleam

Tue, 17 May 2016 10:58:00 +0000

Kaleam talks about her Create Jobs work placement at Hackney Wicked.

Cere

Tue, 17 May 2016 10:57:00 +0000

Cere talks about her Create Jobs work placement at Nocturne

Meet our Creativity Works alumni: Revell Dixon

Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:00 +0000

We asked Revell a few questions about his Creativity Works journey and ambitions for the future.

All the ladies – MAKE NOISE!

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:07:00 +0000

Create Jobs Partnerships Manager, Sumi Ejiri, gives the lowdown on the new programme that's kicking down the doors for women Creatives

Breaking up the Old Boys' Club

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:42:00 +0000

Create Jobs' Louise Barnell talks about why it's important to focus on helping young Londoners gain employment within the creative industries, how Create Jobs is helping, and how organisations can get involved.