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5 Who ar Curious Minds andwhat is a Bridg Organisation?

6 Cultur Hubs

7 Arts Award and Artsmark

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52 North Wst Major PartnrMusums

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Who ar Curious Minds and what isa Bridg Organisation?

Curious Minds is a Charity based in Burnley and previously responsible fordelivering Creative Partnerships. Curious Minds is now part of a nationalnetwork of ten Bridge organisations funded by Arts Council England to connectchildren and young people with great art and culture. One of our key roles isto help schools and other educational settings identify and access quality artsopportunities for children and young people and to support schools in connectingwith as many arts and cultural organisations in the North West as possible.

Our regional consultation, carried out earlier this year with over 450 stakeholders,showed that school leaders feel as strongly as ever that arts and cultural learningshould be at the heart of the educational offer but are finding it difficult to bringthe time, resources and skills together to create a varied quality offer for childrenand young people. That’s where we come in!

As a Bridge organisation we can support you and your school in a range of ways:

whether that’s finding a new arts organisation to work with or to enhance your Artsmark application. We could support with developing a funding bid or mappingout a young person’s Arts Award journey.

We know that the arts bring intrinsic benefits and raise confidence, self-esteemand offer a powerful outlet for positive energy. We know that the arts can be anexcellent vehicle for communicating messages and bringing the curriculum to life.

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Introduction toCultur Hubs

Arts Award What is Artsmark?How ls can CuriousMinds support schools?

We want to make sure that schools know what’s availablelocally, what performances or exhibitions they could

visit, what creative resources they could bring into theclassroom, where they could find great CPD for teachersled by professional artists and how they can help their

students connect with culture.

This publication aims to give you a small taster of the rich artsand cultural offer available for schools in the North West. We’veused it to signpost those organisations that the Arts Council hasfunded (they refer to these organisations as National PortfolioOrganisations or NPO’s) but we know there are hundreds morearts organisations and other cultural settings so we’re going touse the online Culture Hub to signpost these too. The new Culture Hub will give much more information aboutthe organisations featured in this brochure and will also includemany more community arts organisations, museums, galleries,libraries and the newly formed Music Hubs. The Culture Hubs portal will go live in September 2013 and

schools can make sure they’re first to sign up by visitingwww.culturehubs.co.uk or emailing [email protected]

Do you realise that by engaging with any of the organisationsfeatured in this brochure, your students could be working

towards achieving an Arts Award, and your school or educationalorganisation could be well on its way to achieving Artsmark?

What is Arts Award? Arts Award offers nationally recognised qualifications that supportchildren and young people (aged 7* to 25) to develop as artistsand arts leaders. The award has a strong focus on inspiring youngpeople to enjoy the arts - encouraging students to participate inarts activities, create their own work and share their experienceswith others. As well as recognising artistic achievement, Arts Awardhelps students to develop their creativity, communication andleadership skills. The flexible framework can be used to supportcurriculum activity or to structure enrichment programmes andtargeted interventions.

The award has 5 levels: Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold.Discover is an introductory level. The other 4 levels are accreditedon the Qualifications and Credit Framework at Entry Level 3 and

Levels 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Gold carries 35 UCAS points.* Arts Award Discover will become available to ages 5 and 6 in autumn 2013

Arts Award is managed by Trinity College London in associationwith Arts Council England and 10 regional Bridge organisations todrive participation.

To find out more about Arts Award visit www.artsaward.org.uk orcontact Curious Minds to discuss your needs.Call 01282 435835 or email [email protected]

Artsmark is a national programme for schools, furthereducation colleges and youth justice settings. It helps

educational settings to:• recognise experiences of high quality art and

culture;• measure the impact of the arts on attainment,

achievement, health and wellbeing;• strengthen and celebrate their arts and cultural

offer.

There are two award distinctions: Artsmark and ArtsmarkGold. Educational settings apply for Artsmark via an online,two-part application process. Part one assesses evidence ofthe quantity and type of arts you offer. Part two assesses thequality of your arts programmes and partnerships. Artsmark helps educational settings to evaluate theirrelationships with arts professionals. It also helps t hem toexplore how effectively the arts are in helping them makecross-curricular links that support and enrich learning:

Curious Minds offers a range of support to help your school

achieve Artsmark including 1-1 application support sessions,CPD and arts partners development.

For more information visit:www.curiousminds.org.ukwww.artsmark.org.uk

Our team has expertise in both education and cultural sectorsand can consult with you on your school’s aims; strategically or

practically in the classroom.

Curious Minds can:• provide an impartial and external perspective on

your school as a critical friend• broker safe, appropriate and lasting partnerships

with top level educationalists and creativepractitioners

• make links on your behalf with other schools(regionally, nationally or internationally)

• link you to cutting edge teaching practice andnew technologies

• celebrate your achievements across our regionaland national networks.

• share examples of other great practise going onelsewhere

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CHESHIRE

Chshir Danc www.cheshiredance.orgfacebook.com/cheshiredance@cheshiredance

01606 861 770 [email protected]

Cheshire Dance leads the artistic provision andsupport of dance across Cheshire and Warrington.It aims to fully realise the potential of dance to act asinspiration to create, learn and experience. Workingin partnership, Cheshire Dance is committed toincreasing access and transforming lives throughdance. Cheshire Dance delivers a wide rangeof inclusive opportunities for young people. Wesupport regular dance classes for young peopleacross Cheshire and Warrington and offer abespoke in-school service called ConfiDance. Wealso provide performance opportunities for youngpeople, including those with physical disabilitiesand learning difficulties.

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Chshir RuralTouring Ntwork

www.cheshireruraltouringarts.co.ukfacebook.com/CheshireRuralTouringArts

@cheshiretouring

01244 972835 / [email protected]

Cheshire Rural Touring Arts (CRTA) is anorganisation which works with volunteer communitypromoters in a network of rural venues across theCheshire region. The CRTA seek out high quality,professional arts performances which take place invillage halls and community centres throughout theyear, as well as organising participatory arts events.

Chstr Prforms

www.chesterperforms.com @chesterperforms

01244 [email protected]

Chester Performs is a major producer of arts eventsand projects in and around Chester. We create,produce, and stage theatre, literature, film, music,performance art and spectacular community events.

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Action TransportThatr

www.actiontransporttheatre.org facebook.com/ActionTransportTheatre@ATTtweet


Action Transport Theatre (ATT) exists to put newwriting and young people at the heart of UK Theatre.We explore what theatre and new writing can do inthe 21st Century and the vital and changing rolesyoung people can play in the making of original andsignificant theatre for our time.

Based in Ellesmere Port, we are the only specialistnew writing and dedicated young people’s theatrecompany in Cheshire.

Action Transport Theatre offer:• Access to productions, workshops, residency

opportunities for primary, secondary and specialeducation schools, tailor-made to your needs

• As a company, we have extensive skills andexperience in developing literacy, communication,social and personal skills through encouragementof creative growth. We also have demonstrable

ability and experience of reaching and effectivelyengaging children and young people both withinand outside school who would otherwise missout on theatre

• Support for teachers in using theatre in all its formsas a stimulus for learning across the curriculum

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we are also happy to welcome smaller groupsespecially those who want to engage with thetheatre company prior to the production. The touringtheatre companies often have educational packsthat will link to the curriculum these can be providedin advance of the workshop/theatre production.

We have full disabled access. We also have 2cinema screens that can be used to show bespokefilms to students.

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Arts Edn arts

www.edenarts.co.uk www.facebook.com/edenarts.uk @eden_arts


Eden Arts is an arts development agency based inEden in Cumbria. It programmes arts events andactivities in a rural context. Eden Arts is fundedto develop and deliver strategic programmes ofwork across the district and to encourage artsengagement and participation wherever possible.Eden Arts undertakes projects with and for youngpeople, working with schools, youth groups and inpartnership with other agencies in order to providemeaningful creative activity.

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ArtsHighlights Rural &Community TouringSchm

www.highlightsnorth.co.ukwww.facebook.com/

highlightsruraltouringscheme@highlightsevent


Highlights and our partners Arts Out West offer aprogramme of theatre, music, dance, contemporarycraft, children and young people’s theatre for villagehalls and community centres in areas where thereis limited access to arts activities. Performancestake place across Cumbria, Durham andNorthumberland. Performances and workshops alsotake place in schools.

www.breweryarts.co.ukwww.facebook.com/TheBreweryArtsCentreKendal@backendal


The Brewery plays host to national and internationaltouring companies. As well as live performancesfor students to engage with. The Brewery has abusy Youth Arts Department which is dedicated toproviding learning experiences for students. Thework they deliver includes theatre, dance, music &arts workshops. The Brewery Youth Arts departmentworks with primary schools, secondary schools andhigher education colleges.

Bespoke workshops can be offered to suit aparticular class or schools. Please contact usto discuss your needs. Brewery provides showsfor pre-school and reception children, plus thereare also Shakespeare and challenging theatreshows for Sixth Form and college students. Checkthe website or current brochure for the currentprogramme. Touring theatre companies will often

put on bespoke workshops and presentations forschool groups prior to the production. Our Theatrecan hold 250 and is often booked our for a wholeschool for our Christmas productions, however

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Octopus Collctiv

www.octopuscollective.orgwww.facebook.com/fullof.noises@octopusbarrow


Octopus is a sound art and new music companybased in Barrow-in-Furness Park. We producethe bi-annual Full of Noises festival and hostresidencies for sound artists and musicians fromaround the world within our studio space in theformer park-keeper’s house.

Our offer for young people includes:• Single day workshops in creating and performing

with electronic instruments• 3-5 day projects creating sound collages, radio

dramas and audio tours. Includes learning torecord, edit and layer sounds.

• 3-5 day projects introducing simple coding tocreate text based adventure games for desktopand mobile devices.

• Monthly hardware hacking sessionsfor ages 14+

– see website for dates.

As well as being fun, challenging (and occasionallyvery noisy) all of our activities encourage thedevelopment of new practical skills from recordingand editing sounds to coding, creating graphicscores and performing as a group. We canaccommodate a wide range of budgets, timescales,age ranges and group sizes. Contact us to find outmore or to see an example programme.

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ArtsPrism Arts

www.prismarts.org.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Prism-Arts/324956830479

@peopleatprism

01228 564571 [email protected]

Prism Arts is an inclusive organisation. This meansthat we set up and run arts projects that are fullyaccessible to all. Our priority is to develop projectsthat enable disabled people, young people andolder people to engage in the arts.

Whitwood andFlming Thatrand Music

www.whitewoodandfleming.org @whitewfleming


Our main aim is to provide access to a wide rangeof high quality professional and participatory artsexperiences for people from all walks of life. Ourprincipal art forms are music, film & t heatre. Ourspecialist area is working with vulnerable andtraumatised young people, often these are children& young people looked after.

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ArtsKndal ArtsIntrnational

www.lakesalive.org/kendal-arts-international/www.facebook.com/lakes.alive

@lakesalive


Kendal Arts International (KAI) is a not-for-profitcompany which produces and promotes world-class outdoor arts events and festivals in Cumbriaand beyond. It currently runs Lakes Alive, aprogramme of outdoor events and festivals whichbrings the streets, skies, lakes, parks and towns ofCumbria to life with everything from street theatre tolarge-scale performance, rural touring and outdoorarts installations. Its flagship festival is Mintfestwhich takes place in Kendal at the end of thesummer holidays. Most of its workis completely free.

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Roshill Thatr

www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Rosehill-theatre/92558209709

@rosehilltheatre


Rosehill Theatre, on the hills above Whitehaven,opened in 1959 and is one of the UK’s mostintimate theatres offering a diverse range of artsand entertainment from music, theatre, film, talks,comedy, shows for young people and more.

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Art Gn

www.artgene.co.uk


Art gene is a new artist-led organisation thatprovides opportunities for artists to produce

new work through access to workshop andstudio space. It has a residency programmefor international artists, and runs visual arts andeducation programmes for local audiences.

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Thatr Factory www.ashtongroup.co.uk @theatrefactory


The Ashton Group Theatre is a company

specialising in new writing, based in Barrow-in-Furness. It commissions and produces new plays,working with young people and adults in the localcommunity.

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Cumbria Thatr Trust(Thatr by th Lak)

www.theatrebythelake.com www.facebook.com/pages/Theatre-by-the-Lake/181508418549695

@tbtlake


Our work with young people and their teachers

has been a vibrant part of the theatre’s life sinceit opened. We welcome school groups to ourperformances and can offer tickets at reducedprices … Each year Theatre by t he Lake’s educationand participation team based in Workington hasworked with up to 700 pupils from 12 primary andthree secondary schools in the town.

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Grizdal Arts

www.grizedale.org http://conistonyouthclub.blogspot.co.uk

www.facebook.com/grizedale.arts @grizedalearts


Based in the Lake District National Park, Grizedaleruns a unique and radical programme of artists’projects that aim to make art useful in society.

Our offer for young people includes:• A series of residential visits for secondary school

groups• A free weekly youth club session, open to young

people in Coniston and the surrounding area• Internships, work experience and volunteering

opportunities (for ages 16+).

Our work with young people under the ‘RuralLife School’ banner offers a unique hands-on opportunity to gain an appreciation of thecountryside and the communities that live therethrough direct involvement in the delivery of ourartistic programme. Activities range from makingproduce for our Honesty Shop in Coniston village,

to collaborating with our artists in residence andcontributing to the running of our smallholding andvegetable garden at Lawson Park. As well as beingfun and challenging, all of our activities encouragethe development of new practical skills, greater self-confidence and improved social and interpersonalskills. Projects cover a range of subjects includingEnvironmental Sustainability, Social Responsibility,Geography, Economics, Healthy Eating andNutrition. We can accommodate a wide range ofbudgets, timescales and group sizes. Contact us t ofind out more or t o see an example programme.

Lakland Arts Trust

www.lakelandartstrust.org.ukwww.facebook.com/abbothall@lakelandarts


The Lakeland Arts Trust has four fantastic visitorattractions situated in Cumbria: Abbot Hall ArtGallery, Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry,Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House andWindermere Steamboat Museum which is currentlyunder re-development.

The Trust’s vibrant learning programme offersinnovative and unique learning experiences toengage and inspire pupils and teachers. Our crosscurricular workshops are developed in collaborationwith teachers to ensure imaginative learningopportunities that meet the needs of teachers andpupils. Our workshops cover a range of subjects forKS 1 - 4. We offer... Guided workshops; Self-guidedvisits; Tours and talks; Classroom resources; Galleryresources; A friendly and helpful Learning Team.

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Community ArtsNorth Wst

www.can.uk.comwww.facebook.com/CommunityArtsNorthWest

@comartsnw


Community Arts North West (CAN) produces high-quality arts projects across Greater Manchesterwith socially excluded groups. It works primarilywith young people, culturally diverse communities,refugees and asylum-seekers, and disabled people”

“CAN’s outreach was very useful and we couldn’thave identified artists with a connection to West Africa without it.”

Full Circl Arts

www.fullcirclearts.co.ukwww.facebook.com/fullcirclearts

@full_circle_art

0161 848 0650

Full Circle Arts is led by disabled people andworks with partners to provide creative solutionsfor the inclusion of disabled people in all aspectsof the cultural industries and the arts. We fund theorganisation as a regional disability developmentagency providing education, training, mentoringand employment opportunities for disabled peoplein the arts.

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ArtsFutur EvrythingCIC

www.futureeverything.orgwww.facebook.com/futureeverything

@futurEverything


FutureEverything is about innovation in all forms,be it in research, digital media or contemporaryarts and music.

FutureEverything presents the Summit ofIdeas & Digital Invention, a one-off event thathas been designed to showcase a wide rangeof digital innovation projects from internationalartists and developers as well as hosting ourannual conference.

hÅb + Word of Warning

www.habarts.orgwww.wordofwarning.org@warnmcr


Based in Manchester, hÅb is a producer, developerand advocate of contemporary performance, liveart and sited work in the North West... we aim toproduce a joined-up series of opportunities foremerging new work and artists in contemporaryperformance and live art.

Th Lowry

www.thelowry.comwww.thelowry.com/getinvolvedwww.facebook.com/TheLowrySalford@The_Lowry


The Lowry offers a range of workshops andresources available for schools ranging fromthe Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stages 1-4and FE/ HE.

We have a broad range of creative workshopsthat explore the LS Lowry Collection and localhistory as well as the content in our ever changingSpecial Exhibition spaces & Award-winningTheatres. Through both visual and performingarts these workshops support & link to the Art &Design, Performing Arts, History, English & DramaCurriculum. We also have a Teachers Advisory Panelthat advocates The Lowry as an artistic mentorto local schools as well as offering local teachersCPD opportunities and the chance to input into theway we design, implement and communicate oureducation programme.

All workshops can be booked for either a half dayor full day during term time and are advertised withpractical information, Evolve information, cost andavailability at www.thelowry.com/getinvolved

In addition to this we also offer school discounts onthe majority of our theatre shows, and free entry toThe Lowry Galleries. Please call the number abovefor more information.

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ManchstrIntrnational Fstival

www.mif.co.uk/mif-creative/mif-learning/www.facebook.com/mcrintfestival

@MIFestival


Manchester International Festival is the worlds firstfestival of original, new work and special events,and it takes place biennially in Manchester, UK.Sitting alongside MIF creative is MIF learning,featuring other skills development and engagementactivity outside of MIF’s commissioning stricture.

Previous examples of MIF learning projectsinclude Bjork: Biophillia Music School, a week longprogramme giving young people in Manchester aunique opportunity to explore Bjorks new music,ideas and technologies and to develop theirown compositional skills, the trainee producersprogramme and International talent campus.

Th Mt

www.themet.bizwww.facebook.com/metbury

@themet


Situated in Bury, Greater Manchester, The Met isa centre of live entertainment noted nationally forits music programme. The venue incorporates twoperformance spaces, a restaurant and Edwin StreetRecording Studio.

As an independent charity, The Met works todevelop a growing audience to experience the arts,bringing national and international music artists,theatre and comedy to Bury. The Met is organiserand promoter of a number of outdoor eventsincluding the annual Ramsbottom Festival and theinternational English folk festival Homegrown.

Prforming artsntwork anddvlopmnt agncy

www.panda-arts.org.ukwww.facebook.com/panda.arts

@panda_arts


PANDA – the performing arts network, was createdin 2004. We are a membership organisation, hereto proactively support venues, companies andindividuals working in the performing arts sectorin the North West & neighbouring regions. Wedo this by facilitating networks, providing trainingand consultancy, offering professional advice andguidance, and creating connections.

PANDA has over 1,300 individuals and organisationson its network, many of which conduct participatorywork and/or work with children & young people.We welcome teachers, lecturers and facilitatorsas members. We operate a comprehensive onlineresource promoting jobs, training, opportunities, newsand events and a members directory for all workingor aspiring to work in the sector with the aim ofencouraging a thriving enterprise culture & promotingviable careers in the creative & cultural sector.

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Danc InitiativGratr Manchstr

www.digm.orgwww.facebook.com/pages/Dance-Initiative-Greater-Manchester/

@ManchesterDance


Dance Initiative Greater Manchester a.k.a DiGM,(pronounced DIME!), is Greater Manchester’scentral dance organisation providing a whole rangeof opportunities for dance.

We deliver projects, workshops, residencies,commissions & performance opportunities.We provide training, advice & information.

Company Chamlon

www.companychameleon.com @chameleon_info


Company Chameleon Dance Theatre was bornin 2007 from the combined vision of School ofContemporary Dance graduates Anthony Missenand Kevin Edward Turner. The company’s workis informed by the belief that dance theatre canimpart social change. Their performances letaudiences experience the rich art of contemporarydance, while tackle challenging social issues in aninnovative way

The Company offers a variety of workshops andclasses, suitable to people of all ages and abilities.

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Carcant Prss

www.carcanet.co.ukwww.facebook.com/CarcanetPress

@carcanet


Carcanet have authors available for festivalsand events. If you require any further informationor would like to arrange an event with any ofour authors, please contact Eleanor Crawforth([email protected] ) or Alice Kate Mullen([email protected]) in the Sales andMarketing department.

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Comma Prss

www.commapress.co.ukwww.facebook.com/comma.press

@commapress

[email protected]

Comma Press is a not-for-profit publishing initiativededicated to promoting new writing, with anemphasis on the short story.

Story Bank is a new scheme designed to explorealternative ways of enjoying short fiction and poetry,as read and intended by the authors themselves.Below are 73 tasters from across Comma’s variouspublications - a selection of readings by the authorsthemselves intended as a growing archive ofspoken word downloads.

Commonword/Culturword

www.cultureword.org.ukwww.youngidentity.orgwww.facebook.com/commonword.cultureword@cultureword

0161 832 3777

[email protected]

Galvanising young people’s enthusiasm for thespoken word/poetry and providing inspirationalcreative writing workshops; organising PoetrySlams for schools and between schools; devising& developing poetic theatre pieces within schools;using spoken word to explore themes relevant toyoung people; inspiring a love of creative writing byfacilitating visits to schools by top-notch poets withexcellent track records of motivating young people;devising, developing and delivering film script,playwrighting and poetry + music courses, daysand experiences for young people. And much muchmore. If it involves spoken word, we probably candeliver it!

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Manchstr Litratur Fstival

www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/www.facebook.com/pages/Manchester-Literature-Festival/110696047157@McrLitFest

Number: 0161 236 [email protected]

Manchester Literature Festival (MLF) providesunique and imaginative opportunities for audiencesto experience high quality live literature via anannual festival format and associated projectactivities.

Our main objectives include:• to showcase the very best in contemporary

writing from across the world• to commission innovative literature from

established and emerging writers• to provide inspirational opportunities for children

and young people to engage in creative writingand reading activities.

Our programme for children and young people isdivided into two main strands of work:• a specific programme of events and activities

within our annual festival programmed by and forchildren and young people.

• a year round programme of events and activitiesthat engage young people in literature as bothreaders and writers

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Band on th Wall

www.bandonthewall.org/educationwww.facebook.com/bandonthewall

@bandonthewall


Band on the wall is a not-for-profit venue run byregistered charity Inner City Music. We exist topresent the best music from round the world andsupport our main stage events with a dynamiceducation programme which operates throughoutthe year – both in the venue and in the communityand at local schools.

Hallé Concrts Socity

www.halle.co.ukwww.halle.co.uk/learning-engagement.aspxwww.halle.co.uk/concerts-for-schools-families.aspxwww.facebook.com/thehalle@the_halle

0161 237 7000

[email protected]

Available to all schools in the region, Hallé for Youthis an annual series of four spring schools’ concertsfor children and young people - keystages 2 and 3 atThe Bridgewater Hall. Themed school concerts whichlast around 70 minutes. Whilst the theme changesyear to year, the broad education content does not.Two key focuses are the instruments of the orchestraand the elements of music: pitch, rhythm, dynamics,timbre, musical form etc. The programme consists ofa number of popular classical symphonic pieces andfilm scores which is presented in an engaging andentertaining way by Tom Redmond who is the Hallé’sSecond Horn player.

Adopt-a-Player - A strategic creative musicprogramme which runs across the AGMA region.Schools are chosen through the music hub and

classes attend regular Hallé concerts at TheBridgewater Hall with Hallé musicians visiting theschools to aid the children in creating their versionof the music which they have heard. The projectculminates with a performance to parents and otherinterested parties.

Come and Play with the Hallé - designed for theWhole Class Ensemble Teaching programme, Comeand Play runs through Music hubs giving individualregions the opportunity for ‘their children’ to Comeand Play with the Hallé. Hallé Education provides allthe resources which the music service teachers thentake out to schools.

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MLF Schools is an ongoing programme ofactivities for schools and educational groups. Thiscurrently includes creative writing workshops andcompetitions, workshop and writer events in schoolsand specifically targeted educational events duringour annual festival.

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Manchstr Camrata

www.manchestercamerata.co.ukwww.facebook.com/ManchesterCamerata

@MancCamerata


After 40 years of performing around the globe,Manchester Camerata is acknowledged as one ofthe UK’s leading chamber orchestras. The orchestraperforms to 115,000 people each year and is basedin Manchester, presenting an annual series at TheBridgewater Hall, and the Royal Northern College ofMusic (RNCM).

A central part of Manchester Camerata’s work isan innovative, vibrant and award-winning learningand participation programme. Often inspired by theorchestra’s work on the stage, the off stage workuses music as a way of enabling creative learning.Projects are designed in collaboration with partnersand partner schools to meet their needs, are based

in participant led creativity, often have a cross artsfocus and use cross curricular learning in schools. Anyone can play a full part in a project regardless ofage, ability or experience.

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Manchester Camerata’s Learning and ParticipationProgramme features four strands of activity:• Children and Young People in their Schools• Youth Programme• Health and Wellbeing• Early Years and Families

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Manchstr JazzFstival

www.manchesterjazz.comwww.facebook.com/manchesterjazzfestival

@ManJazzFest


We present 9 days of live music each July, typicallyhave 400 musicians, 70-80 events, 7-10 venues.

Present free gigs - lots and lots of them. Stageconcerts round the clock, day and night, indoorsand out. Champion our regional jazz artists. Bringthe best contemporary jazz to Manchester from theregion, the UK and abroad. Present mostly new andoriginal material, with premieres and internationaldebuts. Focus on musical innovation! Encouragemultiple genres of contemporary jazz and breakdown musical boundaries. Run unique strands tocommission new work from talented regional artistswith our mif originals and mif introduces schemes.Join forces with all Manchester’s leading musicvenues and promoters: RNCM, Band on the Walland Matt and Phred’s Jazz Club. Work with partnersincluding The Midland Hotel; BBC Radio 3;Instituto Cervantes and other Cultural Embassies.

Psappha

www.psappha.comwww.compositionlab.co.uk@PsapphaEnsemble


Psappha is Manchester’s new music ensemble andone of the UK’s top contemporary music groups.Formed in 1991 by its Artistic Director Tim Williams,it specialises in the performance of music byliving composers and music of the 20th and 21stcenturies.

Psappha is looking for partners for its outreachprogramme. ‘Composition Lab’, an online resource(with more than 100 films) designed to accompanythe composition element of GCSE and A-levelmusic. Psappha is continually seeking to developnew audiences, breaking fresh ground in itsinnovative development of the digital disseminationof its work, through free-to-view films of liveperformances on its website.

The Space Project - Psappha has received supportto take Peter Maxwell Davies’s iconic work, Eight

Songs for a Mad King from the concert hall toa virtual environment using the latest gamingtechnology. The project will be implemented as a 3Dvirtual world, accessible online as a browser-basedapplication for computers and mobile devices.Psappha will work with Sir Peter Maxwell Davies andthe University of Salford in the development andimplementation of the project.See www.thespace.org - September 2013

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24:7 Thatr ArtsNtwork Limitd

www.247theatrefestival.co.uk/ www.facebook.com/247theatre @247theatre


24:7 is a unique theatre festival that bringsinnovative drama to the people of Manchesterand nurtures the writing, directing, performing andproducing talent of tomorrow.

Contact Thatr

www.contactmcr.comwww.contactmcr.com/projects/its-your-turn

www.facebook.com/contactmcr@contactmcr


Contact is a dynamic charity based in Manchester withyoung people at the heart of everything we do. Wework locally, nationally, and internationally to providelife changing opportunities for the next generation ofcreative leaders, artists, and audiences. We redefinetheatre for the 21st Century. We provide opportunitiesfor young people to explore and develop as artists.We are committed to engaging a diverse group ofyoung people and providing opportunities that arefree, accessible, and innovative. Once our youngpeople transition out of our projects and programmesthey begin journeys as artists, facilitators and projectmanagers often forming their own creative companies.

A number of participatory projects are run throughoutthe year. Future Fires: Empowering young artists,aged 18 to 30, to deliver community arts projects inGreater Manchester. Contact Young Actors Company:

Contact’s in-house company of young performers,Contact Young Actors Company. Suitable for ages 15to 25. I:Con: Contact’s young marketing team MediaDrop: Contact’s digital media collective. Suitable forages 15 to 30. Monday Drop: Contact’s drama drop-insessions. Suitable for ages 13 to 19. RAW, Rhythmand Words: Monthly spoken Word, Hip Hop andPoetry open mic. Suitable for ages 15+. Scriptworks:Contact’s regular writers group Technique: Contact’sbackstage technical workshops. Suitable for ages 15to 25. Verbally Challenged: Contact’s regular script-writing showcase.

M6 Thatr

www.m6theatre.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/M6-Theatre-Company

@m6theatre


Based in Rochdale, M6 Theatre Company isacknowledged as one of Britain’s leading theatrecompanies specialising in creating and deliveringdynamic, high quality and relevant productions foryoung audiences.

M6 works in partnership with schools to bring artists,children and teachers together on creative projects.We tour all of our productions into schools and alsooffer residencies and tailor-made projects. We activelyengage young people and teachers in our rigorousresearch, development and evaluation processes.

Our productions place children and young people’swellbeing and empowerment at their centre, enhancingthe pupils’ understanding of themselves, theirrelationships with others and the world around them.

Our productions are fully supported by ProductionLinked Workshops. We offer a range of workshopmodels allowing pupils to explore the themes of theplay and interact with the actors or specialist workersusing dynamic, active learning techniques.

Octagon Thatr

www.octagonbolton.co.uk www.facebook.com/OctagonBolton @octagontheatre


The Octagon Theatre Bolton can provide bespokeEducation sessions for both Primary and secondaryschools, creating stimulating, challenging, culturallyrelevant educational resources that encouragecreativity and breed a love of theatre.

With over forty years experience of providing culturaleducation provision in schools, Octagon enrichmentactivities promote the development of literacy skills,speaking and listening, critical thinking, logicalthinking, divergent thinking, problem solving,reasoning skills and creative thinking.

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Oldham ColisumThatr

www.coliseum.org.uk


As a teaching theatre, the Coliseum offers a creativeand vibrant environment for learning. Our team of

practitioners are highly experienced at facilitatingworkshops for all age groups ranging from pre-school to postgraduate level.

In addition to providing workshops to accompanyColiseum productions, we also offer ContinuingProfessional Development opportunities forteachers and students and a full master classprogramme covering the areas of directing, setdesign and technical theatre.

Coliseum Primary Education Partners SchemeFocusing on developing literacy through drama,this scheme introduces a variety of techniquesand strategies that can be used in the classroomto support the teaching of English, languagedevelopment and cross-curricular work.Central to the scheme is developing an integratedapproach to delivering ‘speaking and listening’,

‘reading and writing’.

Pshkar

www.peshkar.co.uk www.facebook.com/wearepeshkar @wearepeshkar

0161 620 4284

Peshkar is a multi-platform theatre company whose

participatory work with young people is linked to itsprofessional productions.

By using both traditional and non-traditionaltechniques including digital media, it aims toopen up opportunities for the hardest to reachcommunities through its core values of participation,inspiration, innovation and progression.

Quarantin

www.qtine.com www.facebook.com/qtinemcr @QtineMcr


Quarantine makes work for specific contexts- producing theatre, dance, music, installationand film. The projects are made for people andfor audiences of diverse backgrounds, reflectingthe histories and experiences of the artists andparticipants they work with, and challenging thenorms of British theatre culture.

Rasa Productions

www.rasatheatre.co.uk www.facebook.com/RasaProductionsUK @Ranirasatheatre

[email protected]

Rasa Productions develop and produce

character-based new plays driven by a strongnarrative. Its work draws upon theatre, dance andmultimedia practice from both Asia and the westto create a dynamic relationship betweenperformer and audience.

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Royal Exchang Thatr

www.royalexchange.co.uk/educationwww.royalexchange.co.uk/schoolswww.facebook.com/ExchangeEducationwww.facebook.com/RoyalExchangeTheatre@rxtheatre

0161 615 6697

[email protected] in the heart of Manchester, the RoyalExchange Theatre is an award-winning producingTheatre. At the Royal Exchange we want people to getas much out of their theatre experience as possible.

The Education Department offers people of all ages,backgrounds and experiences the chance to exploreevery aspect of theatre and to make the RoyalExchange their own. Work with schools and collegesforms a core element of Exchange Education.

Key programme strands include:• EXCHANGE MEMBER SCHOOLS: Through a

package of theatre tickets, bespoke workshopsand TEF membership we will support your staff inthe development of Drama and Theatre practice intheir teaching

• CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DAYS: Our Creative

Industries Days include workshops, talks,demonstrations and theatre tours and encouragestudents to think realistically about what it is like tobe employed in the performing arts sector

• TEACHER EXCHANGE FORUM: Bringing togetherteachers, theatre practitioners and educationaliststo share best practice and hear about recentand forthcoming projects and events that placecreative learning at the heart of the curriculum.

• INTRODUCING... WORKSHOPS:Pre-show workshops to accompany allproductions in the Theatre

TiPP Cntr

www.tipp.org.uk


TiPP work from the belief that the arts have thepower to transform people’s lives. We develop

and implement participatory arts projects andundertake training for artists and for professionalsworking in the Criminal Justice System. TiPP’sexperienced team of artists and facilitators currentlywork with a diverse range of groups includingyoung people at risk of offending, adult drug usersand adult prisoners. Our projects range from halfday workshops to long-term residential projectswithin institutions.

Walk th Plank

www.walktheplank.co.uk @walk_the_plank_ 0161 7368964 [email protected]

We create beautiful shows, fantastic fireworkdisplays and amazing events, working with andwithin communities to realise ambitious ideas. We

operated the UK’s only theatre ship for sixteenyears; and we make internationally significant workfrom our base in the North West of England.

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Chins Arts Cntr Cornrhous

www.cornerhouse.orgwww.cornerhouse.org/educationwww.cornerhouse.org/projectorwww.facebook.com/CornerhouseMcr

@CornerhouseMcr@LiveWireMcr

0161 228 7621

[email protected]

Cornerhouse is Greater Manchester’s centre forcontemporary visual art and film which enjoysan international reputation for innovation andexcellence. Consisting of three cinemas, threefloors of galleries, education spaces and a cafebar, Cornerhouse runs an ongoing programme ofcontemporary art exhibitions and presents the bestin world and independent film.

www.chinese-arts-centre.orgwww.chinese-arts-centre.org/education/www.facebook.com/pages/Chinese-Arts-Centre/153891561318883@chineseartscent


Chinese Arts Centre is dedicated to the promotionof contemporary Chinese art in the UK. Working witha host of creative talent we run a lively programmeof exhibitions, residencies, engagement projects,festivals, international projects and events whichsupport innovation and that reflect the dynamism ofcontemporary Chinese art.

We believe in creating opportunities for youngpeople to engage with new and exciting diversecontemporary art. We believe passionately thatengagement with the arts, whilst being beneficial inenhancing understanding of our work, should moreimportantly be about raising creative aspirations.

Chinese Arts Centre is pleased to offer a rangeof education and engagement activities for allages. This includes free gallery tours of ourexhibitions and artist residencies, with a talk bythe programming team, as well as contemporaryeducation workshops and traditional Chineseworkshops run by local workshop artists, which canbe delivered in our centre or at your school.

We also run CPD training days for t eachers andwork with different community groups. We arecurrently engaged in a major education programmecalled Start with The Princes Foundation for Childrenand the Arts working with 4 schools across theregion. This programme leads to the children havingan exhibition of their own work at the centre which isopen to the public and for other schools to visit.

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Registered as an educational charity, Cornerhouseaims to promote the advancement of educationthrough the arts. It runs a year-round programmeof informal and formal education activities aimed atyoung people, teachers, academics and the generalpublic including adult courses and young people’smembership scheme Livewire.

Projector is Cornerhouse’s year-round educationprogramme, which uses film, moving image andcontemporary art to enrich students’ learning andbring creativity and innovation to the classroom.Events are aimed at the 14 – 19 group studyingGCSE, AS, A2 and equivalent. For 2013 - 2014there are three strands: Film & Media, ModernForeign Languages and ESOL, plus a specialProjector schools’ screening of National TheatreLive’s Othello. For more information visitwww.cornerhouse.org/projector.



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www.liveatlica.orgwww.facebook.com/liveatlica

@liveatlica


Located on the campus of Lancaster University,Live at LICA’s mission is to develop and deliverhigh quality professional theatre, dance, music andvisual art for the campus, the city of Lancaster andthe wider region.

Alongside our programme, we organisepost-show talks, site tours, special eventsand a range of workshop/education activity.We encourage learning across art forms and forall ages and abilities, from early years’ musicsessions to Land Art for families, from theatre andtechnology residencies for teachers to sensoryworkshops for young people with complex needs.We are happy to tailor workshops and sessionswith our artists for all sorts of groups, so please getin touch if you have specific requirements, or areinterested in educational activity alongside anypart of our programme.

Ludus Danc

www.ludusdance.orgwww.facebook.com/pages/Ludus-Dance

@ludusdance


Ludus Dance opens doors to inspire and engagepeople in dance. We provide a range of DanceDevelopment projects and one-off sessions to thelocal and wider community in Lancashire. We workwith all ages across a wide range of groups. Weoffer facilitation of dance work in a variety of settingssuch as schools, colleges, universities, youth clubs,community centres, health centres and outsidespaces.

Mor Music

www.moremusic.org.uk/learningwww.facebook.com/More.Music1

@MoreMusic1


We believe music education is for everyone,regardless of age or ability.

We believe that music is the ideal tool for teachersseeking to deliver any area of the NationalCurriculum in an engaging and memorable way.We believe music breaks down barriers and helpspeople to communicate.

And very importantly, we know music is great fun!So, whether you’re a dedicated music teacher oryou’ve just decided to do approach somethingdifferently, More Music has a wealth of ideas andexperience to share. We have a comprehensiverange of offers that can be adapted for you primary,secondary or special education context.

Blackpool Grand

www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk @Grand_Theatre


The Grand Theatre offers a wide creative learningprogramme for schools, colleges and localcommunities to be involved with.

This can range from• Workshops with visiting companies• Meet actors, dancers an staff directors• Pre and post show discussions• Page to stage events at the theatre• New teacher resources• Training• Masterclasses, Guest lectures and seminars• Theatre Mornings and Theatre Tours

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Burnly YouthThatr

www.burnleyyouththeatre.comwww.facebook.com/burnleyyouththeatre

@burnleyYT


Burnley Youth Theatre is a highly regarded,vibrant, innovative youth theatre at the heart of thecommunity in Burnley, Pennine Lancashire. Wework with young people from 5 - 25, operating outof our unique and purpose built theatre just next toQueens Park.

Our aim is to enable young people to take theirnext steps creatively. This might include joininga workshop, auditioning for a show, volunteeringfor front of house or technical duties, and workingtowards a qualification..We run weekly sessions,education projects, and work in the communitydelivering a range of arts-based activities.

Th Duks

www.dukeslancaster.org/participatewww.facebook.com/dukeslancaster

@TheDukesTheatre


The Dukes is regarded as a theatre of local and

regional significance that produces great art foreveryone, both inside and outside of our walls.

The Dukes Creative Learning Department has beenacknowledged as ‘Outstanding’ by Arts CouncilEngland.

Our schools and community programme engagesthousands of young people each year fromacross Lancashire, in high quality theatre, arts andeducational participation programmes.

We host twelve weekly workshop programmesincluding seven youth theatres, music recording,creative writing, radio production and theatremaking for, by and with young people with learningdisabilities. We regularly deliver workshops inschools supporting creative curriculums, literacydevelopment and citizenship.

We are committed to the belief that participationin structured, quality arts practice can positivelychange people’s lives and we celebrate themanifold transferable skills which are developedthrough regular creative participation.

Hors + BambooThatr Company

www.horseandbamboo.orgwww.facebook.com/TheBooWaterfoot@HorseandBamboo


We are a visual theatre company working withpuppetry, masks, film, animation and music basedin Waterfoot, East Lancashire.

We offer a programme of good quality youngchildren’s theatre at our venue and we make theatreshows for children and young people as well asadults. We have been touring throughout the UKand abroad for many years and are experiencedpractitioners in the arts.

We can offer workshops in performance, animationand some making activities. We have a fullyequipped theatre space which can be used ina variety of ways and is regularly used by manyarts organisations. We have been offering teachertraining working with Blackpool Local Authorityand have had great responses to t hose allowingteachers to get the most out of arts experiencesfor their students. We are interested in working ininnovative ways with schools and young peopledeveloping work in the areas of animation and earlyyears and we continue to make and tour visualtheatre throughout Lancashire and further afield.

Grundy Art Gallry

www.grundyartgallery.comwww.facebook.com/grundyartgallery


Grundy Art Gallery organises a programme ofcontemporary visual art exhibitions that feature thework of established and emerging artists from theUK and abroad, as well as historically importantartwork loaned from major UK institutions andobjects from its own permanent collection.

We offer free exhibition tours and creativeworkshops for schools and colleges which aretailored to the specific learning needs of eachgroup. We provide artist-led workshops throughoutthe year and work on specifically funded projectswith schools.

Grundy also holds a bi-monthly forum for PrimarySchool Teachers to come together and discuss thedelivery of the art curriculum in schools. Teacherscan share examples of ‘good practice’ and tryoutnew ideas.

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Th Blucoat

www.thebluecoat.org.uk


Liverpool’s creative hub, the Bluecoat showcases talentacross visual art, music, dance, live art and literature.

The Bluecoat is the perfect environment for youngpeople to learn outside the classroom. We can offer awide range of creative experiences led by professionalpractitioners in attractive settings with excellentfacilities. These include a variety of visual arts, textiles,illustration, film making, animation, photography,printmaking, dance, jewellery making and singing.

Our team is experienced in working with teaching staffand youth leaders to devise and deliver programmesthat are tailored to specific groups.

BrouhahaIntrnational

www.brouhaha.uk.comwww.facebook.com/Brouhaha.Int @Brouhaha_Int


Brouhaha International is an arts and culturaldevelopment agency with a particular focus onpromoting cultural diversity and professionaland participatory work. It presents a high-qualityprogramme of international street arts companiesin Merseyside, and the region’s biggest carnivalprocession. There is an education programme.

DaDaFst

www.dadafest.co.ukwww.facebook.com/DaDaFest.Deaf.and.Disability.Arts

@DaDaFest


Our vision is to inspire, develop and celebrate talentand excellence in disability and deaf arts. DaDaFestis an innovative disability arts organisation basedin Liverpool, delivering the Festival and other artsevents to promote high quality disability & deaf artsfrom unique cultural perspectives. It also producesopportunities for disabled and deaf people toaccess the arts, including training and a youngpeople’s programme.

Young DaDa encourages and empowers disabledand deaf young people through creativity. Over2000 young people have taken part in creativeprojects and training including visual arts,performance, creative writing and filmmaking with Young DaDa. Young people make key decisionsin the running of Young DaDa and nurture theirleadership skills through our Young DaDa SteeringGroup. We have lots of opportunities for young

people throughout the year including offering Arts Award accreditation. We also celebrate the work ofthe young people at Young DaDaFest.

Fittings MultimdiaArts

www.fittings.org.ukwww.facebook.com/fittings

@fittingsarts


Fittings Multimedia Arts is a disability led NPO… All our work is created through New Writingand made with artists and performers fromdifferent cultures and life experiences. We stronglybelieve in great art for everyone and make showsthat are accessible and relevant to audiencesfrom diverse communities, ages and educationalbackgrounds. Our work is exciting, visceral andentertaining, presented in a variety of settings andmedia and accompanied by extensive workshopand outreach programmes.

Grat GorgsCommunity Culturalprojct Ltd (Th Black-E)

www.theblack-e.co.uk

(0)151 709 [email protected]

The Black-E (formerly The Blackie) - a combination

of a contemporary arts centre with a communitycentre - was launched in 1968 as the U.K.’s firstcommunity arts project. The commitments madethen remain the commitments today - to youngpeople (offering, in the words of The Last Poets,“affection, protection, direction”) - to a culturalprogramme emphasising participation andinvolvement (“do-ing” as well as “viewing”) - toeducation (formal and informal) - and to quality ofwork with equality of provision.

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Homotopia

www.homotopia.netwww.facebook.com/groups/8703232965/

@HomotopiaFest


Homotopia is the international festival of queer

arts and culture, which runs each November inLiverpool. The organisation supplements its three-week celebration of gay culture with Trailblazerevents and an innovative social justice and youthengagement programme throughout the year.Including the Project Triangle anti bullyingand Hate Crime education pack.

Hop Strt

www.hope-street.org/participation.htmwww.facebook.com/hopestreetltd?v=wall

@hopestltd


Hope Street has worked in a wide range of schools

with great success. Because Hope Street hastrained and nurtured the development of artists in arange of performance disciplines it has been ableto assemble creative teams to include musicians,actors, directors, writers and set designers. As a key player in arts training and educationlocally and nationally, Hope Street has developedan extensive directory and network of skilled andexperienced practitioners. With school staff, they have negotiated anddevised projects to cater to schools’ exact needsand specifications. We continue to be excited andenthused by the potential for using the arts in ourschools. We hope to be able to share that passionwith you.

Livrpool ArabicArts Fstival

www.arabicartsfestival.co.ukwww.facebook.com/LiverpoolArabicArtsFestival

@arabicartsfest


Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival was founded in 1998by Liverpool Arabic Centre in association withthe Bluecoat to provide Arabic arts and culturein Liverpool. The inaugural festival took place in2002. It runs each year as a celebration of all facetsof Arabic culture and to promote understandingof Arabic culture among Arabic and non-Arabicaudiences in Liverpool and the north west. LAAFhas grown rapidly since its foundation and remainsthe only festival of its kind in the UK.

Milap Fstival Trust

www.milapfest.comwww.facebook.com/milapfest

@milapfest


Milap Festival Trust is a progressive Indian

arts development Trust our aim is “to UniteHearts through Arts,” by giving our audiencesmemorable, inspirational experiences in Indian Artsthrough a year round programme of performances,tours, commissions, festivals and innovativeeducational projects…

We offer regular master classes in specialistsubjects related to Indian dance or music witha leading artist. These classes are designedfor ambitious advanced students, teachers andprofessionals. Many of these classes are conductedby visiting and touring artists.

We’re working with schools and community groupsacross the North West of England to provide aprogramme of workshops introducing variousaspects of Indian art. A new ‘Imagine India’programme will launch for schools in 2012 – 2013

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Pagoda Arts

www.pagodaarts.org.ukwww.facebook.com/pagodaartsuk

@PagodaArts


Pagoda Arts is a culture organisation based in

Liverpool. Our aim is to strive to expand people’sknowledge of Chinese culture, heritage and art.The Pagoda centre has been open since 1983and is home to the first and largest Chinese YouthOrchestra in Europe. Specialised in Chinese music,we also offer various classes/workshops on dance,storytelling, paper handicraft, calligraphy and brushpainting with our leading artists.

Mrsysid DancInitiativ

www.mdi.org.uk


Merseyside Dance Initiative is one of the UK’sleading strategic dance organisations. From ourLiverpool base we support artists and venues

in making and presenting great dance, wecreate opportunities for people of all ages andbackgrounds to watch and take part in dance,and we act as a strong voice for dance in theregion and beyond.

Whether you need a dance artist t o teach classesfor an after school club, training for teaching staff,educational dance resources, a full dance modulefor your college or a bespoke dance package foryour school or nursery, MDI can help.

Writing On Th Wall

www.writingonthewall.org.ukwriting on the wall

@wowfest


Writing on the Wall is a dynamic, Liverpool-based

community organisation that coordinates projectsand events that celebrate writing in all its forms. Wework with a broad and inclusive definition of writingthat embraces literature, creative writing, journalismand non-fiction, poetry, songwriting, and storytelling.Writing on the Wall works with local, national andinternational writers whose work provokes debate adesire for new ideas. We work with all of Liverpool’scommunities to promote and celebrate individualand collective creativity.

Africa Oy

www.africaoye.comwww.facebook.com/africaoye

@africaoye


Africa Oye, the UK’s largest free celebration of

African music and culture takes place annually inLiverpool. Beginning in 1992 as a series of smallgigs in the city centre, the event has gone fromstrength to strength, moving to its present SeftonPark home in 2002 to cope with demand.

Royal LivrpoolPhilharmonic

www.liverpoolphil.comwww.facebook.com/LiverpoolPhilharmonic

@liverpoolphil


Our range of opportunities for schools includes

live symphony orchestra concerts with associatedcurriculum schemes of work and INSET trainingfor children at Key Stages 1, 2 and 3; musician,ensembles and composers in residence tosupport musical knowledge, appreciation andskills development, performance coaching,composition and arranging; and bespoke projectstailored to the needs of your children,young people and school curriculum.

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Collctiv Encountrs

www.collective-encounters.org.uk @CollEnc


Collective Encounters is a professional artsorganisation specialising in theatre for social

change through collaborative practice. We usetheatre to engage those on the margins of society,telling untold stories and tackling the local, nationaland international concerns of our time.

We work with young people from all over Liverpooland the wider Merseyside area using theatreto build confidence, develop skills and createcommunity productions.

Livrpool Evrymanand Playhous

www.everymanplayhouse.comwww.facebook.com/everymanplayhouse

@LivEveryPlay


The aim of the Education Programme is to help

schools, colleges and universities to access thework of our theatre in an exciting and productiveway. We provide opportunities for tutors, teachersand school pupils to learn much more about ourtheatres and the work on our stages.

Whether you are looking for a one off workshop inyour school, a specialised masterclass or activitiesfor professional development, you’ll find we offera long and varied list of unique and innovativeopportunities within our programme.

Unity ThatrCompany

www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.ukwww.facebook.com/unitytheatre

@unitytheatre

0151 709 4988

Unity Theatre, is a charity that brings high qualitytheatre to Liverpool making theatre accessible by

subsidising ticket prices as well as regularly workingwith schools and young people.

unitytheatre offers opportunities to meet artsprofessionals, volunteering, theatre tours,placements and other activities linked with ourtheatre and participation programme.

We deliver educational projects for those inPrimary, Secondary, HE/FE, undergraduate andpostgraduate settings. We also run open workshopsfor the wider community.

Our range includes:• Theatre tours with Q&A sessions with actors and

staff• Creative workshops at unitytheatre or your school

or venue• Post-show discussions• Creative projects for a range of budgets• Professional development for creative

practitioners• Links with community organisations and projects

to create further access to the arts.

Unitytheatre is an Arts Award Welcome venue,supporting schools and young people 11-25 whowant to develop as artists and arts leaders and aretaking part in the “Arts Award” national qualification.

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FACT (Foundation for Art and Crativ Tchnology)

www.fact.co.ukwww.fact.co.uk/get-involvedwww.facebook.com/factschoolsandlearningwww.facebook.com/FACTliverpool@FACT_Liverpool

[email protected]

FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology)is the UK’s leading media arts centre, based inLiverpool. Focusing on creative technology, ICTand film, FACT’s Schools and Learning programmeworks with hundreds of students and their teachersevery year to develop innovative and excitingpartnerships. We are passionate about the rolecreative technology and art can play across thecurriculum, and offer a variety of educationalprojects - all of which are delivered by experts withtheir own artistic practice.

Tours: FACT offers free guided tours for schoolgroups. Let us know your interests and we cantailor tours and discussions to suit your party, bothat FACT and to our site-specific art works aroundMerseyside.

Workshops: We have an extensive workshop offer

as part of our Off the Shelf programme. In additionto this, we run regular exhibition related workshops,and can also work with you to develop bespokesessions exploring all areas of digital art and media.

Screenings: FACT runs a number of schoolscreenings each year. These can relate to FACT’sexhibition programme or be programmed inpartnership with you and your school.

Projects: At FACT we have lots of experiencesbringing together schools and artists to developprojects that enhance the curriculum. Projects canrange from one-day courses, to diploma delivery, toyear-long collaborative programmes.

Livrpool Binnial ofContmporary Art

www.liverpoolbiennial.co.ukwww.facebook.com/liverpoolbiennial

@Biennial


Liverpool Biennial festival unfolds through a

programme of exhibitions and projects that leadto a rediscovery of the city. Newly commissionedand existing artworks and projects are presentedin diverse locations, including unusual andunexpected public spaces as well as the city’sgalleries, museums and cultural venues.

Learning is at the core of the Biennial and thereare many ways that schools and families can getinvolved in the festival.

Opn Ey Gallry

www.openeye.org.ukwww.facebook.com/OpenEyeGallery?sk=info

@OpenEyeGallery


Founded in 1977 Open Eye is an independent not-

for-profit photography gallery based in Liverpool.We are one of the UK’s leading photography spaces,and the only gallery dedicated to photography andrelated media in the North West of England.

Open Eye has consistently championed photographyas an art form that is relevant to everyone. Wepromote the practice, enjoyment and understandingof photography by creating challenging andentertaining opportunities to experience andappreciate distinctive, innovative photographs.

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Tulli Hous

www.tulliehouse.co.ukwww.facebook.com/TullieHouse

@TullieHouse


Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery housesconsiderable collections of fine and decorative art,human history and natural sciences. A changingprogramme of temporary exhibitions complimentspermanent displays; contemporary arts are featuredin the purpose-built Art Gallery, and exhibitionsinspired by their own collections or the localcommunity appear in the Special Exhibitions Gallery.

Tullie House have a programme of activities andevents for children and families, as well as TuesdayLunchtime Talks and Monday Alternative FilmSeason.

Wordsworth Trust

www.wordsworth.org.ukwww.facebook.com/WordsworthTrust

@wordsworthtrust

015394 35544

The Wordsworth Trust brings art and literature alivefor tens of thousands of people every year. As wellas Dove Cottage and its neighbouring historicbuildings, we look after an important collection ofworks by Wordsworth and the other writers andartists of the period (…) our activities today includeproducing special exhibitions on particular writers,artists or themes, enabling schoolchildren toenjoy poetry, promoting contemporary poets, and

presenting a year-round events programme.

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Lakland Arts Trust

www.lakelandartstrust.org.ukwww.facebook.com/abbothall@lakelandarts


The Lakeland Arts Trust has four fantastic visitorattractions situated in Cumbria: Abbot Hall ArtGallery, Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry,Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House andWindermere Steamboat Museum. Trust’s vibrantlearning programme offers innovative and uniquelearning experiences to engage and inspire pupilsand teachers. Our cross curricular workshops are

developed in collaboration with teachers to ensureimaginative learning opportunities that meet theneeds of teachers and pupils. Our workshops covera range of subjects for KS 1 - 4. We offer... Guidedworkshops; Self-guided visits; Tours and talks;Classroom resources; Gallery resources; A friendlyand helpful Learning Team.

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Manchstr City Gallris

Manchstr Partnrship(Manchstr City Gallris, ManchstrMusum, Whitworth Art Gallry)

www.manchestergalleries.orgwww.facebook.com/ManchesterArtGallery

@mcrartgallery

0161 235 8888

Manchester City Galleries operates two venues inthe city:• Manchester Art Gallery• Gallery of Costume, Platt Hall

We care for the city’s internationally renowneddesignated collections of fine art, decorative art andcostume.

Manchester Art Gallery is one of the region’smost popular cultural destinations, attractingover 400,000 visits each year. Visitors can enjoya diverse programme of changing exhibitions,ranging from historic to cutting edge contemporaryart, photography, design, decorative art and familyfriendly exhibitions.

Manchstr Musum

www.museum.manchester.ac.ukwww.facebook.com/#!/ManchesterMuseum?fref=ts

@McrMuseum0161 275 [email protected]

The Manchester Museum is part of the University

of Manchester. Sited on Oxford Road at the heartof the university’s group of neo-Gothic buildings,it provides access to about 4.5 million items fromevery continent. It is the UK’S largest universitymuseum and serves both as a major visitorattraction and as a resource for academic researchand teaching. It has around 360,000 visitors eachyear.

Manchester Art Gallery welcomes families andoffers a range of family-friendly facilities and ayear-round events programme. To help visitors learnmore about our collection or art in general, we alsooffer a wide range of tours, talks and workshops foradult learners, as well as programmes for schoolsand colleges and community groups.

The Gallery of Costume, based at Platt Hall inRusholme, houses our designated collections ofclothing and fashion accessories, one of the largestcollections in Britain. The Gallery of Costumehouses one of the most important costumescollections in Britain, second only to the V&A inLondon. It contains over 20,000 fashion itemsfrom the 17th century to the present day. Thegallery continues to collect pieces to enhance thecollection.

Whitworth Art Gallry

www.whitworth.manchester.ac.ukwww.facebook.com/whitworthartgallery

@WhitworthArt

0161 275 [email protected]@manchester.ac.uk

Serious in intent, playful in execution. A place wheregood, odd things happen.

The Gallery is currently undergoing a major buildingdevelopment to extensively refurbish and extendthe existing structure doubling the exhibition andpublic spaces. Two specific spaces have beendeveloped for learners; a dedicated Learning Studioopening into the art garden and a new Study Centreincreasing up-close access to the collections.We are home to an internationally importantcollection of works on paper, wallpapers and textilesand a contemporary collecting institution, wherepast and present are held together as part of a livelydebate about culture today.

The Whitworth has a national reputation for itsengagement and learning programmes withchildren, young people and families. We aim to

provide a broad range of formal and informalcreative learning opportunities that are informedthrough discussions directly with our audiences,and by local developments, changes in governmentpolicy and learning theories. Visit us to experiencethe transformed 21st Century gallery in t he parkwith our bigger and better innovative learningprogramme in Summer 2014.

“I really like the child-centred approach andexploring the gallery, spaces and exhibitionsthrough music-movement-art.” Year 4 Teacher,Rolls Crescent Primary School, Manchester

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