Our work with young people
We support, develop and deliver projects and programmes which empower young people through the arts, helping them to discover passions, talents and careers.
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Artswork works to empower...
Artswork works to empower young people through creativity, giving them the opportunity to explore and fulfil their potential in a future that we are all making together.
Activate Young Cultural Changemakers
Putting creative place-making power in the hands of young people
Activate Creative Learning
Growing creative approaches to learning in classrooms, workplaces and communities
Activate Creative Careers
Building an equitable and sustainable pathway to creative careers for young people
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What We Do
Our employability programmes
We deliver creative skills programmes, internships and apprenticeships to provide young people with the opportunity to gain skills, confidence and practical experience in their local arts, culture and heritage organisations. Through these programmes, we aim to increase access and broaden the horizons of young people whilst diversifying our creative and cultural workforce.
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Our work with local communities
Working across sectors, including Local Authorities, we deliver a range of place-based projects focusing on specific community needs and supporting cultural engagement with, for and by children and young people.
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Our professional development programme
Our well-established Professional Development programme of over 30 courses has been developed in consultation with the arts, cultural, youth and education sectors, enabling participants to leave with tangible skills that can be embedded across their work.
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Our work with arts, culture and heritage organisations
Access to arts, culture and heritage should be a right, not a privilege. That's why we work with organisations to help increase their engagement with children and young people across the country.
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Our work with education settings
From 2013 - 2023, we used valuable tools including Artsmark and Arts Awards to provide support to schools and education settings. Although we are no longer an Artsmark provider, our resources are still available to access here.
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Why We Do It
Young people are the future. Cultivating their creative energies, passion and sense of engagement is fundamental for the success of their own lives and the economic, social and cultural vitality of our communities.
Sir Ken Robinson, Co-founder of Artswork
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On demand training
We are pleased to now be able to offer a number of our most popular courses in a self-guided format, enabling you to progress at your own rate.
Meet the Team
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Find out what we've been up to
News and articles from across all of our programmes.
