September 6, 2024
Are you interested in harnessing the power of poetry to support positive mental health and wellbeing in young people? Curious Minds is looking for poets to join an innovative project supported by Steph Lampl Foundation.
August 27, 2024
We are looking for 5 secondary schools to join an innovative project exploring how the power of poetry can be harnessed to boost wellbeing in young people.
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!
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.
September 15, 2023
As a Curious Minds Trustee you will gain the satisfaction of knowing that you’re helping improve the lives of children and young people.
August 25, 2023
We were devastated to learn this week of the sudden and unexpected death of our Trustee, Eleanor Chapman. A hugely accomplished cultural leader and performer, Elli was also a passionate advocate for children and young people's right to high quality creative and cultural learning.
June 27, 2023
A new report has been published, which charts the development of the network of Bridge Organisations - reflecting on their collective achievements in delivering better outcomes for young people. Dr David Parker's report was commissioned by all 10 former Bridge Organisations and is published with the support of the Cultural Learning Alliance.
June 8, 2023
We are delighted to share news of the publication of a new report from Historic England, the ICRD and Arts Connect, examining the impact of young people's engagement with heritage.
June 6, 2023
Were you unable to attend the North West Cultural Education Summit? Or did you attend and want to revisit or share what was said? Watch videos of the presentations and download slides and resources here.