A New Direction is delighted to be seeking Expressions of Interest from cultural organisations in London to collaborate with us on the delivery of our Primary Arts In-Schools Touring Programme in 2026/27.
Through this programme, we aim to reach 120 state primary and special schools across London (all boroughs) with an offer comprising performances and in-class workshops for pupils, and twilight CPD for teachers, as well as resources and materials, delivered in schools across London.
There is a fee of up to £38,000 (inclusive of VAT) available per organisation, based on them working with 12 schools each.
Timeline for expressions of interest
- Deadline for submissions: 12pm, Friday 20 March 2026.
- Shortlisted organisations will be contacted by email to arrange interviews (approx 30 mins) for the following dates:
- Tuesday 28 April (am or pm)
- Wednesday 29 April (pm only)
- Thursday 30 April (pm only)
- Tuesday 5 May (am only)
- Offers to successful organisations: No later than Thursday 7 May 2026.
We've put together some information about the programme, together with guidance for the Expression of Interest, please access these using the links below. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at schools@anewdirection.org.uk, with 'In-Schools Touring' in the subject line.
We look forward to hearing from you!
