CPD: Boys Impact in Art We are opening up our ‘Boys Impact in Art’ CPD workshops to those outside of the programme so that we can share learning and expertise and grow a network of art educators who are keen to lead change in their classrooms that supports boys and young men to thrive. This…
SHOWCASE: CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE CLASSROOM We are delighted to share with you this showcase selection of the Contemporary Art in the Classroom programme 2025 projects in action. The voices of our teachers can be heard as they reflect on the power and impact our programme had on their teaching practice, their connection to art in…
BLOG: Rob Elkington, Director, Arts Connect There has been a noticeable increase in interest and concern about the impact on boys’ behaviours by negative and damaging voices from the ‘manosphere’. The response to the drama ‘Adolescence’, written by and starring Stephen Graham, led to a public conversation about the vulnerabilities of boys, a belief…
BLOG: Becky Thompson, Education Producer, Arts Connect When it was confirmed that nationally renowned contemporary art exhibition British Art Show 9 (BAS9) was coming to Wolverhampton in 2020, we knew that there would be a brilliant opportunity for us to work with local partners to develop a learning programme that would engage and inspire teachers…
BLOG: Georgia Leavesley, Teacher, Merridale Primary School, Wolverhampton. When I first joined the Classroom as Studio programme, I was drawn to its refreshing, outside the lines approach to developing children’s oracy, confidence and individuality through art. What struck me immediately was the programme’s commitment to giving children a safe, inclusive space to express themselves, while…
BLOG: Roz, Complex Simplicity, Artist I’ve embraced the unexpected direction of my journey with the Classroom as Studio programme. Year One has already had a significant impact on my own personal and professional development as well as my design practice, so I’m excited to see how Year Two develops. The ambition and scope of…