The use of digital technologies in education has grown rapidly over recent years. This growth includes the museums sector, where we have seen the expansion of both digital activities during in-person visits, and the development of online offerings by museums, some made available to schools. However, schools and museums often struggle to connect through digital…
On 1st Feburary 2023, Local Cultural Education Partnerships in the West Midlands came together in Birmingham, to celebrate their work and successes since 2015, and to discuss what lies ahead. We invited Jasmine Gardosi, Birmingham’s Poet Laureate, to join us. Jasmine spent the day listening to the stories being told, and the work being shared…
Young People’s Engagements with Heritage: Tackling Inequality & Other Opportunities for Public Policy In 2021 Historic England commissioned Arts Connect and the Institute for Community Research and Development to investigate and report on the value and impact of young people’s engagements with heritage. We had observed that there are clear signs of increasing interest in…
When: Saturday 13th May, 11am – 4pm Where: Wolverhampton Art Gallery Cost: Free Join fellow creative teachers from all education levels to explore ‘The more things change..’ visual art exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. The exhibition is a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Blk Art Group in Wolverhampton and…
Transition Grant Announcement We are pleased to share that we have been awarded a Transition Grant by Arts Council England. This will give us the next 7 months to develop a future for the practice and legacy of Arts Connect once our work as the regional Bridge ends in March. We are grateful to ACE…
Date: Tuesday, 21st March Time: 4pm – 5.30pm Location: Online In this lively social event, we will be sharing ideas and practice to consider the characteristics and conditions which support and nurture creativity and the arts in the early years. ‘How to Catch a Moonbeam and Pin it down’ Moonbeams – is Arts Connect’s early years…
Deadline for Tenders: 10th March 2023 (12.00 Midday) Staffordshire Virtual School: Call out for Tenders to run an Arts Award Programme in Residential Homes for children in care We are looking for an established company with qualified staff in Arts Awards and with experience of working with children in care, or children with…
Artist Commission Fee: £2000 Apply by: 27th February To recognise and celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Blk Art Group being founded in the city Wolverhampton Art Gallery will be hosting an exciting exhibition of artwork and archive material between April and July 2023. Arts Connect and Wolverhampton Arts and Culture are working together…
Crafts Council, Hobbycraft and regional partners across England, of which Arts Connect are one, have teamed up to launch Let’s Craft – an appeal to place 20,000 craft packs into the hands of children who don’t have access to art and craft supplies at home. Making with our hands is life-affirming and helps our mental…
We are delighted to announce that Arts Connect, Festival Bridge and The Mighty Creatives have created the Power of Partnerships project. This project brought together LCEPs (Local Cultural Education Partnerships) across East Anglia and the Midlands, to share learning and best practice. As a legacy of the project, we have launched the POP website, which…