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Arts Award
A range of arts qualifications for anyone aged up to 25
Artsmark Award
The creative quality standard for schools
LookUp
Connecting teachers with resources & opportunities from London's arts & cultural sector
Arts Award Adviser Training
A New Direction offer training for the delivery of Arts Award at all levels
Connected Network Meetings
Exploring local place-based approaches in post-pandemic communities
Local Cultural Education Partnerships
Strategic partnerships improving cultural education for young people
Creative Ecosystems
New approaches to the Cultural Learning Ecology
SEND Research
A research report exploring arts & cultural provision for Special Educational Needs Learners in London
The Cultural (Re)Generation
Exploring how London’s development can support creative opportunities for children & young people
Arts Award Resources
A suite of resources providing information and guidance on Arts Award
Become an Artsmark Partner
An Arts Council-endorsed network of organisations devoted to bringing great arts & cultural opportunities to young people
Powerful Partnerships Resource Library
Essential tools & research supporting partnerships to achieve powerful outcomes for young people
Challenge London
Partnership investment programme supporting cultural education across our city
Place-Based Approaches: Characteristics & Learning
Two research papers in a building collection of place-based intelligence, focused on learning beyond the arts
Building the Creative Workforce of the Future
Report exploring how the potential of the creative economy can be realised
Arts Award Gold Pilot
Understanding the barriers & enablers for young people undertaking Arts Award Gold in London
Arts Award CPD & Support
A series of Arts Award support sessions for teachers and cultural education practitioners
Arts Award in Museums
A series of case studies providing insights into using Arts Award in museum and gallery settings
Creative Wellbeing at Home
A series of video CPD sessions focused on wellbeing, balance, leadership and creative connection
Reset
Our programme of support in response to the pandemic
Resource Archive
A bank of past resources which may be of interest
Reset Collaboration Plan
Innovate for bigger and better impact with our cross-sector planning tool
Bridging the Digital Divide
This podcast & accompanying resource offers advice on how to make the most of digital offers & build partnerships
Listening Projects
Understanding the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and the events of 2020 on our partners, young Londoners, and the cultural landscape
Reset Digital Facilitation Toolkit
A set of adaptable activities designed to enhance online and blended delivery
Reflections on the Year 3 Project
A set of nine essays reflecting on learning from the Tate Year 3 Project
Arts Enrichment with Young People in Care
Learning & outcomes from We Belong – a programme designed to improve the arts capacities of children in care
Principles into Practice
Case studies exploring best practice in work for children & young people through the lens of the ACE Investment Principles
Become a Mentor
Building relationships between emerging & established professionals across the creative, cultural and digital sectors
Space for Change
Peer learning opportunity for creative learning leaders interested in creating more inclusive, equitable & sustainable work
Cultural Sector Peer Learning Group
Working with cultural sector leaders to create more inclusive, equitable & sustainable work
STEP: A Creative Industry Open to Everyone
Pairing creative, cultural & tech organisations with talented young Londoners
Early Years Consultation
Investigating arts & culture learning for early years professionals
Create Jobs
Our online platform connecting talented, creative young people with employers & opportunities
Case Study: Coney
Giving people the tools to cope with the crisis we face, and how to sustainably push for social change
Case Study: Spotlight
A way of working which is accessible, progressive, and developed in collaboration
Case Study: Real Ideas
Giving young people the tools they need to forge their own paths to success
Place Strategy 2022
Outlining London’s cultural context & A New Direction’s principles for place-based work
Research Archive
A bank of past research which may be of interest
Culture Care Network
Bringing together care professionals & the cultural sector to create opportunities for care experienced young people
The Arts in Schools
A new conversation on the value of the arts in and beyond schools
I Am Festival 2022
A unique creative celebration with D/deaf, disabled & neurodivergent young people
One-to-one Artsmark Partner Support Calls - 7 November 2022
Become an Artsmark Partner - 17 November 2022
Become an Artsmark Partner - 29 September 2022
An overview of the Artsmark process and support to start mapping your schools offer
Cultural Sector Masterclasses
Explore new ways to improve your work with children and young people
