Tackling unequal access to creativity and culture for children and young people
News and views from Curious Minds
June 28, 2024
Wigan’s ‘Chance To See' Fund announces new grant opportunities to foster joy, positivity, and hope for young people.
June 6, 2024
If your school is based within the Whitehaven and Copeland area of Cumbria, an exciting opportunity will soon be coming to your area. Don't miss out!
March 22, 2024
In 2022, Curious Minds worked with seven early career professionals under the Kickstart scheme as Creative Youth Voice Champions. In this short blog, one of these Champions, Faisal, looks back on his experiences and how he saw his work directly benefiting young people in Bolton.
March 22, 2024
February 16, 2024
Curious Minds proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with Goldsmiths University and SeNSS for a new PhD opportunity titled 'Creativity, curiosity and professional artists in schools.' Delve into the influence of teaching artists, exploring how they ignite creativity and critical thinking in pupils. Guided by experts from Goldsmiths and Curious Minds, our innovative studentship project promises groundbreaking insights into arts education.
January 16, 2024
The Northern Cultural Education Awards shine a light on best practice, innovation and activism in the field of creative and cultural education across the North of England. Taking place on May 24th 2024, the Awards Ceremony will bring together teachers, cultural organisations, artists and leaders to celebrate their commitment and impact.
December 19, 2023
At the beginning of December, Curious Minds was delighted to learn that one of our projects - Pushing Boundaries - had won the the Award for the Promotion of Education and Culture at the Manchester Culture Awards.
November 8, 2023
We are recruiting the latest cohort of Young Associates. We are looking for ten young leaders from creative backgrounds, aged 18 to 25 years old, who are ready to take on a new challenge and become the next generation of leaders and change-makers.
October 3, 2023
Holly Ball, Curious Minds' Head of Careers & Employability, outlines the three vital contributions that cultural education makes to young people's employability toolkit.
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“Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity.
It’s your place in the world; it’s your life.
Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.”
- Mae Jemison
