Arts Award

The Arts Award recognises achievement in the Arts through accreditation. This initiative fits perfectly into the Extended Schools agenda as it allows young people to gain further access to the arts in informal learning time. Young people from the age of 11-25 can take the award and must be supported by an advisor – this could be any adult who works with young people such as teachers, creative practitioners and arts organisations, youth workers and so on with a background in the Arts. Further information about the Arts Award can be found at http://www.artsaward.org.uk.

The Arts Award is for anyone between the ages of 11-25 years old who is interested in taking part in one or more art forms and sharing what you learn with others.

The Arts Award has no time limit, you will need to agree a time with your adviser that is realistic for you and your centre.

You can acheive a Bronze, Silver or Gold Arts Award which gives you an Award in the Arts, Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. The Arts Award is on the National Qualifications Framework and is accredited by NDAQ (National Database of Accredited Qualifications).

Many schools, arts organisations, colleges, and youth centres are becoming registered Arts Award centres. You can find centres by postcode on the Arts Award Website.

This is where you keep all the evidence of everything you have done towards your Arts Award - from tickets to photos, CDs to DVDs.

Achieving an Arts Award says a lot about a person. It tells you about their commitment to their art form/s, about their interest in developing their skills and understanding, about their communication skills, planning and evaluation skills. In many cases it tells you about their skills in leadership as well as their own arts practice.

Many of these skills are what colleges, universities and employers are looking for - the more the Arts Award gets known the more recognition your Arts Award will get. Remember it will always look good on your CV, or on an application form!

For public training events please see the website http://www.artsaward.org.uk.  The next one taking place in Leicestershire is on Jan 17th at Knighton Fields Centre - 9:30am - 4.00pm.  All bookings should be done on the Arts Award website.