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Conversations about Change

01-05-25
Reflections from the Space for Change roundtable

10 things I love about you, I Am Festival

29-04-25
Lynne Brackley reflects on 10 years of A New Direction's I Am Festival

How can we reduce youth voice tokenism in cultural organisations? 

31-03-25
Highlights from our first hybrid online and in-person Masterclass, a panel discussion hosted by young creatives and featuring colleagues from Rising Arts Agency and Southbank Centre.

Is Persistence Teachable?

18-03-25
Creative Director, Author and Illustrator Andrew Hammond shares his thoughts on what the Creative Habit of Mind ‘persistence’ means, and why it’s important.

Can we talk about class in the arts? 

03-03-25
Highlights from our online panel discussion Masterclass, with creative practitioners from Common Wealth, Culture &, and Museum as Muck, hosted by Dr Chrissie Tiller.

9 creative ways to get your pupils moving in the classroom 

18-02-25
Check out our tips on how to help children be more active during school lessons

Nurturing Creativity in Schools: St Marylebone’s Experience in the Creativity Collaborative

10-01-25
Rachel Burton, Head of Drama and Creativity Lead i/c Enrichment at St Marylebone School in London, tells us about the Creativity Collaboratives

How does creativity across the curriculum spark joy in the classroom?

17-12-24
Highlights from our panel discussion Masterclass with creative facilitators and teachers from Barbican, Young Vic and Primary Arts programmes.

How do we learn the discipline to be creative? 

17-12-24
Creative Director, Author and Illustrator Andrew Hammond shares his thoughts on what the Creative Habit of Mind ‘disciplined’ means, why it’s important and how to exercise it.

What does ethical participation in creative learning programmes look like? 

06-11-24
Highlights from our October Masterclass with Stella Barnes, Lung Theatre, Blue Cabin and the Care Experienced Movement.

Why the power of our imaginations is at risk and how to protect it

29-10-24
Creative Director, Author and Illustrator Andrew Hammond shares why it is important for everyone to practice being imaginative.

How can we improve arts & culture opportunities in teacher training?  

03-10-24
Highlights from our Masterclass session with Young V&A, Sadler’s Wells, Towner and PGCE Course Leaders

What's On: 5 Must-Attend Events for Creatives in October

01-10-24
Check out our October picks to find the right creative event for you this month

5 ways to get your class excited for the new school year

04-09-24
Tips for adding some fun and creativity to lessons to engage your pupils.

Useful resources to look after your wellbeing

08-08-24
Resources to look after yourselves and our communities.

What's On: Must-Attend Events for Creatives in August

31-07-24
Check out our August picks to find the right creative event for you this month

How do we build connections between schools and the cultural sector?  

09-07-24
Highlights from our Masterclass session with Heart of Glass and collaborators

5 Must-Attend Events for Creatives This Month

07-06-24
Check out our June picks to find the perfect event for you this month

One-year on with Ealing Arts and Health Alliance

29-04-24
Tanya and Naomi answer questions about what they learned from their action research work

How can we make emotionally safe spaces for participants? 

27-03-24
Insights and learnings from our February Cultural Sector Masterclass.

Connecting with Our Friends at Home

12-03-24
Beatrice Tate School share their project as part of I Am Festival 2024.