Year

Pushing the collective boundaries of our thinking

13-03-14
Our Information Officer, Caterina Violi, presents some highlights and useful insights from the No Boundaries 2014 event.

Are we making the most of our assets? 

12-03-14
Gregg Hutchings of BOP Consulting reports back from the Local Government Association’s Culture, Tourism and Sport Annual Conference (3-4 March 2014 in Portsmouth).

The most important thing we can learn from Malala

11-03-14
Following Malala Yousafzai’s brilliant Southbank Centre speech, John reflects upon how this remarkable young woman’s achievements can inform those working with other young people.

Celebrating the success of the Creative Industries in the UK

10-03-14
A summary of the latest report launched by IPPR which highlights the strengths and comparative advantages of the creative sector.

Celebrating reading, apprenticeships and creativity

07-03-14
It's been a week full of celebrations and events including The World Book Day 2014, The National Apprenticeships Week 2014 and CCSkills annual conference, Building a Creative Nation.

Youth musicians face new challenges

28-02-14
A survey from the Association of British Orchestras reveals the growing concerns over youth ensembles' financial stability and difficulty of recruiting musicians.

Oppi: Helsinki Learning Festival discount

21-02-14
Oppi Festival: bringing the world’s education community to Helsinki, Finland this April. Book with your AND discount here...

Jake Bugg holds workshop with 10 young vocalists

21-02-14
A group of young singers assembled in the Royal Albert Hall for a singing workshop hosted by vocal coach Patsy McKay and singer-songwriter Jake Bugg.

New National Curriculum 2014: Opportunities for arts and culture?

20-02-14
The latest in the Schools Forum series explored what’s required by the new National Curriculum, and how it offers the potential for advancing and enriching the arts and culture offer.

Free cultural training programme launched this week

14-02-14
IdeasTap has launched a free cultural training programme with arts organisations aimed at young people aged 18-30.

‘Informal’ object-based engagement and ‘formal’ accredited learning

13-02-14
Reflections on the Talking Objects Collective at the British Museum.

Artsbox: a new free digital portfolio space for Arts Award

13-02-14
Trinity College London has announced the national rollout of this brand new digital platform and app for children and young people.

Arts Award NPO Supporter Surgery

06-02-14
Join us next month for a session that aims to explore how arts organisations can develop a Supporter offer and use it to increase both participation and audiences.

Great opportunities for young people to connect with arts & culture

31-01-14
Free music workshops, arts & culture festivals and music events for young people.

Save the Date: London Arts Award Development Conference 2014

29-01-14
A New Direction is bringing together advisers from across the region to support the delivery of Arts Award.

London's young unemployed to benefit from job training

24-01-14
Talent Match London will create new opportunities for unemployed young people aged 18- to 24-years-old who have been out of work for more than 12 months.

My experience as Fundraising Fellow for A New Direction

22-01-14
Jill Richens shares her experience, highlights and key learning as being the Fundraising Fellow for AND.

Politics, Power, Culture

21-01-14
A New Direction asks young people, artists and politicians their views about power, politics and culture at Parliament Week 2013.

Arts Award and Summer Reading Challenge 2014

20-01-14
We are excited to offer support to libraries that wish to run Arts Award as part of Summer Reading Challenge 2014.

UK's creative industries surge ahead

17-01-14
Official statistics published this week by DCMS reveal that the UK’s creative industries are now worth £71.4 billion per year to the UK economy.

Tickets for London Youth Clubs

10-01-14
Strong Voices is offering tickets to youth groups that work with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to some of London’s most exciting cultural activities including trips to West End shows.