Embedding Environmental Responsibility into Our Work with Young People
Wellbeing Garden - Arun Young Changemakers One of our changemaker groups in Arun developed and led a brief for a Community Youth Garden in Bognor
2nd Oct 2024
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How Artswork colleagues are working to reduce their environmental impact at work
At Artswork, we incentivise colleagues to use public transport by capping car mileage claims and sponsoring railcards. This blog shares the story of
2nd Oct 2024
Young Cultural Changemakers – Working with East Kent College Dover and Kent Wildlife Trust
Since November 2023, Artswork’s Young Cultural Changemakers have been working with EKC Dover College and Kent Wildlife Trust. Students from
19th Sep 2024
Why youth voice matters?
Hello, we're Leanne and Simi, two of Artswork's younger team members. We want to share our thoughts on the importance of youth voice, and highlight
30th Aug 2024
Ensuring Safe and Inclusive Spaces Through Effective Safeguarding
Safeguarding isn’t just the concern of social services, local authorities, or schools; it’s crucial for every organisation, including those in
22nd Aug 2024
RISE – The Shortlisting Process
This piece is written by Claire, Artswork’s Creative Producer Apprentice for Slough. As an organisation dedicated to empowering young people, we
21st Aug 2024
Addressing Unconscious Bias for Inclusive Safeguarding
Unconscious bias refers to the automatic judgments and stereotypes that influence our decisions and actions without our conscious awareness. In the
31st Jul 2024
New event series on youth voice for professionals
Build confidence to empower young voices and leaders in your organisation On 17 September you can join us for an interactive and inspiring online
25th Jul 2024
In Simpler Times
As part of our Young Cultural Changemaker Programme on the Isle of Wight, students at the Island Learning Centre have worked with artist Teresa
11th Jul 2024
Finding Balance: Relaxation and Mindfulness at work
Written by Artswork apprentices Claire, Rhe and Mara As new apprentices, entering a work environment for the first time can be both exciting and
10th Jul 2024
Dover at Night -celebrating community and creativity
Dover at Night was a free drop-in event trail, led by the Maison Dieu and Artswork in partnership with over 20 community partners. Along with
20th Jun 2024
The Importance of Creativity for Innovation
Once thought to be the domain of artists and writers, creativity is now recognised as the catalyst for innovation and problem solving across various
10th Jun 2024
Starting a career in the creative industry – insights from Artswork’s Breakthrough programme
A recent study in the UK has shown that a third of young adults want to work in creative industries, but only one in four are informed about careers
6th Jun 2024
Youth Voice through Art – Now You See Me, an exhibition in Littlehampton
What happens when you give young people the opportunity to make artwork for their town? To say the things that they need to get off their chest? As
29th May 2024
Young people explore mental health through animation
Artswork has been working with young people from Enham’s Skills 2 Achieve programme in Portsmouth, and a common concern for the young people turned
13th May 2024
Safe & Sound Event in Slough
As a pro-social response to knife crime and as a tribute to lost friends, Safe & Sound emerged as a symbol of hope and creativity for the youth
22nd Mar 2024
Neurodiversity at Artswork: Joys, Challenges and Tips
Apprentice Leanne shares her experiences on her neurodiversity journey and also gave Artswork staff the opportunity to share their joys, challenges
18th Mar 2024
Creative Careers Taster Day at Isle of Wight
Artswork’s Creative Producer Apprentice Leanne reflects on her experience at the Creative Careers Taster Day at the Community Action Isle of Wight
22nd Feb 2024
Emma’s apprenticeship journey
Emma is an Event and Culture Apprentice at Rushmoor Borough Council, and is nearing the end of her apprenticeship. We gained valuable insights into
21st Feb 2024
Inspiring Creative Futures in Dover
Artswork’s Creative Producer Apprentice, Lucy reflects on her experience at the Creative Careers Café event at EKC College Dover, 26th January
15th Feb 2024