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    •  Blog

    The importance of creative communities

    , 10 minute read

    For Artsmark Celebration Week, Kevin Jones, one of the Artsmark assessors, reflects on the significance of cultural collaborations in the Artsmark Framework.

    Creative learning at Chorlton High School. A group of young people in a group, holding up someone in the middle.
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    •  Artsmark20
    •  Blog
    •  primary school

    Day to Create: a visit from our Youth Advisory Board

    , 5 minute read

    Abby, a member of the Youth Advisory Board, reflects on her visit to an Artsmark school during their #DaytoCreate celebrations.

    An image of the sign of Brinsworth Howarth Primary School
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    •  Blog
    •  primary school
    •  cross-curricular

    A Dive into Art at River Beach

    , 10 minute read

    The journey towards Artsmark Gold for River Beach has been long and peppered with challenges thanks to Covid-19, but embedding creativity into the curriculum really paid off when Ofsted came calling. Sandra Ackerman, Arts Specialist Teacher, talks about their deep dive into art.

    An image of two young people sat on their desk, painting. One child is laughing whilst the other has his head down, concentrating on his painting.
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    •  Blog
    •  Artsmark 20
    •  primary school

    An arts-rich curriculum make for happy children

    , 10 minute read

    As schools readjust to life after the pandemic, Victor Guerro (Curriculum Lead in Creative Arts at Hillyfield Primary Academy), discusses the power that art and creativity have when embedded into the curriculum.

    A group of children lined up in front of a large painting on the wall. They are smiling and throwing their arms up in the air.
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    •  CPD
    •  pupil voice
    •  arts partnerships

    Christ Church Primary embark on their Artsmark journey

    It’s been a year like no other for schools, with many different challenges to overcome. This didn’t stop Christ Church embarking on their Artsmark journey though! We speak to their arts lead, Nicola Bingham, about how the Artsmark framework is supporting them.

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    •  Artsmark Partner
    •  arts partnerships
    •  Covid-19

    Discover the impact of working with Artsmark Partners (part one)

    The Artsmark Partnership Programme connects educational settings with cultural organisations on your doorstep.

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    •  arts partnerships

    5 reasons why you need an Artsmark Partner in your life

    Since the Artsmark Partnership Programme launched last year, more than 650 arts and cultural organisations have signed up, offering a whole range of brilliant cultural opportunities for both young people and their teachers.

    Young actors at Hillstone Primary performing Hercules and Phoebe