Black Country Teacher Network and teachers in the West Midlands Date: Tuesday 27th April 2021 Time: 4.30pm- 5.45pm Platform: Zoom Suitable for teachers from Secondary and HE settings Using technology in student assessment and feedback This interactive workshop will discuss and explore a variety of ways of using digital technology to support different types of…
DetailsWolverhampton will now host British Art Show 9 in January 2022 after new dates for the touring exhibition were announced by organisers after consultation with all of the partner cities. The event – which is the biggest touring exhibition of contemporary art in the UK – will take place in the city between 22 January…
DetailsDanceXchange (dx), the West Midlands Dance Development Leaders Group (DDLG) and Arts Connect, are looking for inspiring individuals for a number of new roles as part of Beyond Borders 2021, an exciting region-wide youth participation project. Beyond Borders will bring together dance artists, aspiring dance leaders, young people, and digital artists to work together to…
DetailsA virtual meeting for arts and cultural organisations and secondary drama teachers. Date: 23 February Time: 4.15 – 5.45pm Platform: Zoom Cost: Free Provocations, discussion and action planning chaired by Hugh Blackwood, Head Drama Ark Victoria Academy. A provocation to promote thinking from Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway, Changemaker, Theatre Director, Author, Black Play Specialist, Producer, Audience Development Consultant and Lecturer.…
DetailsBirmingham Education Partnership and Arts Connect are delivering an online workshop for Primary Teachers, which explores the role of the Primary Arts Coordinator and how it can strengthen Arts Provision, whilst also supporting school improvement. Date: 24 February Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Platform: Zoom Cost: £10 The workshop will include: how to develop the role of…
Details‘The One Hundred Languages of Children’ – what does the poem by Loris Malaguzzi mean for the arts, creativity and early education? Date: 12 February Time: 1.30-3.00pm Platform: Zoom Cost: Free Loris Malaguzzi wrote the poem, The One Hundred Languages of Children representing the pedagogy, principles and values of the Reggio Emilia Approach which has inspired…
DetailsA new online community to encourage teaching for creativity This February Arts Council England (ACE) have launched Creativity Exchange, a new online community to encourage teaching for creativity across the curriculum. Designed for school leaders, teachers and cultural organisations who work with schools. This platform will be a place for creative inspiration and to share…
Details“An important aspect of the British Art Show 9 inspired learning programme is ensuring that young people and aspiring artists from across the West Midlands have the opportunity to experience such an important cultural event and explore their own creativity and expression in relation to the exhibition. Our aim is that the BAS9 inspired learning…
DetailsLeading in this Moment Date: 9 March Time: 10am – 5.30pm Platform: Zoom Cost: Free Martin Green, CBE Chief Creative Officer Birmingham 2022 and Festival UK joins us to share his leadership journey and challenges as he leads high profile national and international projects in this moment. We will welcome you to take part in…
DetailsI was thrilled to be part of the first cohort of the innovative Creative Digital Leadership Programme (CDLP) in November 2020, created by the always excellent Arts Connect. On reflection, the course could not be more perfectly timed. As Creative Learning Producer at the Midland Arts Centre (MAC), I oversee a large informal learning programme,…
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