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Conversations about Change

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Final Top Tips from A New Direction's Artsmark Consultants

27-06-23
Artsmark consultants Lynne Brackley and Sonia Hyams reflect on their time supporting Artsmark schools in London and offer some final top tips for having a productive Artsmark journey.

Co-creating with Artsmark schools and partner organisations

08-11-22
Written by Lynne Brackley, Artsmark Consultant for A New Direction

Artsmark Case Study: Curriculum design

14-10-20
Dan Silverman from Alexandra Park School tells us how Artsmark has supported them to develop an arts curriculum which is engaging and sustainable

Artsmark Case Study: Strengthening arts provision

08-09-20
Marta Dobrowolska from Ripple Primary School shares her top tips for engaging students in the Artsmark process and increasing teacher confidence around the arts

Artsmark Case Study: Engaging students

09-06-20
Zoe Hyman, Art & E-Safety Lead at Parkfield Primary School, tells us how they've engaged students in the Artsmark process

How we linked pupil wellbeing and the arts

16-04-20
Lucy Stiles, Art Lead at Hatcham Temple Grove Free School, shares learning from our Artsmark Connects event focused on pupil wellbeing and creativity

Artsmark Case Study: Range of offer

25-03-20
Jane Werry, Director of Music at Hayes School, tells us how Artsmark has helped them develop the range of their arts offer available to students

Artsmark Case Study: Building partnerships

04-03-20
Lindsay Corbin from St Joachim's Catholic Primary School tells us how partnership working helped them achieve Artsmark Gold

Artsmark Case Study: Leadership & range of offer

07-02-20
Emily Jupp from Engayne Primary School tells us about the impact Artsmark has had on her school

Willowfield School's journey to Artsmark Platinum

07-01-20
Debbie Chapman-Andrews tells us how the Artsmark process has benefitted her school, and shares details of their innovative CPD programme

SEND pupil voice in the arts

27-11-19
How do you provide support while maintaining the authenticity of youth voice?

Artsmark Connects: exploring consortium working

31-10-19
Our first ever Artsmark Connects event showcased an innovative model of artists working with schools. A New Direction Advocate Ben Jones tells us more

Woodfield School's journey to Artsmark Gold

04-06-19
Deepa Vekaria, Art and DT lead at Woodfield School, tells us how the Artsmark process has had a valuable and inspirational impact on her school