30 September 2016
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Training
Edge Foundation launch alternative to Ebacc
Also this week: white arts workers less likely to favour diversity quotas, and gender imbalance ‘systemic’ in theatre, report suggests.
Picture credit: Kingsmead School, photographed by Roger Brown
Edge Foundation launch alternative to Ebacc
14-19 Education – A New Baccalaureate proposes to broaden the Government’s English Baccalaureate (EBacc), taking it away from the curriculum of the early Twentieth Century. Read more
White arts workers less likely to favour diversity quotas
The arts sector is deeply conflicted about the best way to improve diversity in its workforce, the findings of a new survey suggest. Read more
Gender imbalance ‘systemic’ in theatre, report suggests
Gender imbalance is “systemic” in the performing arts, according to major new research that also reveals low employment of women at the National Theatre prior to 2015. Read more
City Hall reveals plan for dedicated 'artist zones' in London to protect from soaring rents
Dedicated “artist zones” could be created in areas such as Hackney Wick and Peckham to offer protection against developers and soaring rents, under proposals being worked on by the deputy mayor for culture. Read more
School governors to benefit from practical guidance on supporting dance
A new guide aims to equip governors with the knowledge to champion dance in schools and raise key questions about its place in the curriculum. Read more
Jarvis Cocker helps launch first commercial gallery in the UK for self-taught artists
Jarvis Cocker is to collaborate on the inaugural exhibition at The Gallery of Everything—the UK’s first commercial gallery dedicated to self-taught artists. Read more
EVENTS
The Art Licks Weekend
Back for its fourth year this weekend, the annual Art Licks Weekend celebrates the contribution that emerging artists and grassroots projects make to the cultural life of London. Read more
SPR Sound Design and Composition Workshop
Award-winning sound artist Janek Schaefer leads a demonstration masterclass on working with sound for moving image for 16-25 year olds. Book here
NME #Lifehacks
On 13th October, inspirational speakers will take to the stage at Islington Metal Works to share their advice on careers and life in the creative industries. Young people in your network can get 50% off tickets by entering the code 'CREATEJOBS50' when booking. Book here
