Get going with Gold

Good news. You no longer need to train at Bronze and Silver level before training to deliver Gold Arts Award. From September 2018 you can train to deliver Gold – a Level 3 qualification with UCAS points attached – regardless of whether you have already trained as an adviser. Gold Arts Award training is a half-day course designed for organisations working with young people aged 16 and above.

Book your place from 6 August! 

Delivering Arts Award at festivals

The festival season is upon us. Summer arts events are great opportunities to connect with new audiences. If you’re planning to deliver Arts Award at a local festival, our handy blog post offering 9 top tips will help you prepare, from selecting the right level, to deciding what to take, costs, promotion and more.

Why careers in the arts matter

This time of year brings with it lots of decision making for young people, as they transition from school and college into further education and employment. To help them make their decisions and find their way in competitive industries, we’ve made the case for why careers in the arts matter.

Use your Voice!

We’re thrilled to see so many young people posting blogs and reviews for their portfolios on Arts Award Voice. Access the Arts Award Voice Hubs, which offer step-by-step guidance for Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. Need tips on using Voice with your groups? Check out how to get the best out of Arts Award on Voice.

Costs from September 2018

With a new term not far away, we’ve updated our information around Arts Award costs applicable from 1 September 2018 until 31 August 2019 in plenty of time to help you plan ahead. These changes and further information about available funding can now be found on our website.

It’s OK to use unknown artists

At various levels of Arts Award, young people explore artists’ work and research their careers. When we talk about 'artists', we include crafts people, makers and everyone else who creates work in the arts. Importantly, for Arts Award research, you don't even need to know the name of the artist! Learn more.  

New – Arts Award webinars

This year, we are beginning to offer support webinars for Arts Award advisers and centres. Take a look at what’s coming up, register for a session, then either attend live or watch the recording at a time to suit you. If you prefer face-to-face support, you can attend one of our support surgeries. Learn more.

Adviser assessment report forms

In preparation for moderation, we’re reminding advisers to ensure adviser assessment report forms are completed for each young person entered for Arts Award moderation. These forms are available to download on the Adviser Hub. Not sure what to do? Use the step-by-step guide to help you or view a completed example of a Bronze or Explore form.

Summer activities to help you deliver Arts Award

The summer term is always a busy one for the arts. Are you running a transition project, an arts week or end-of-year performance? Make the most of the time and effort your students invest in these activities by including them in their Arts Award portfolios. Try these 4 creative opportunities to help you deliver Arts Award this summer.

Heading for Edinburgh Fringe with your Arts Award group?

Our intrepid team of Arts Award Voice Reporters would love to review your show or interview your team. Please contact Tom, Voice Editor, and he'll do his best to cover you. If you know young people who'd like to write reviews for Voice magazine then point them this way for free press tickets and a lot of fringe fun! Review at Edfringe