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There are a wealth of cultural and creative activities on offer to young people across London, and we want to ensure that more children and young people can have the work they do recognised through Arts Award – a national qualification in the arts.

We know that young Londoners are interested in Arts Award and want to do it – and we know that the Arts Award offer across London is not evenly spread...

Silver & Gold is a nine-month action research programme that supported six cultural organisations to explore new models for delivering Arts Award.

107 young people aged 8 to 21 achieved their Arts Award through the 'Partnership for excellence' programme delivered by Orleans House Gallery.

Anna Myers, Creative Learning Manager for The Tricycle Theatre, reflects on their first Takeover festival and their Young Producers’ achievements.

Rachel Crofts, Young People's Programmes Manager, talks about creating more opportunities for young people through Silver Arts Award.

James Hill, Learning & Participation Coordinator at Tomorrow’s Warriors and participant in AND’s Silver and Gold Arts Award Research and Delivery programme, describes how young Jazz musicians from diverse backgrounds develop their art form and take on leadership roles through Silver and Gold Arts Award.

Cate Gordon, participant in AND’s Silver and Gold Arts Award Research and Delivery Programme and Participation Programmer at Harrow Arts Centre, describes some of the ways in which young people can benefit from Harrow Arts Centre’s flexible approach to working with Silver Arts Award.