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June 27, 2023

The Bridge Network

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

Young People’s Engagement with Heritage

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

Lauren Lucas speaks at the NW Cultural Education Summit

June 6, 2023

North West Cultural Education Summit

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.

May 23, 2023

Access All Arts 2023

Curious Minds is pleased to once again be supporting Access All Arts Week from Sky Arts, which this year will take place Monday 19th to Friday 23rd June 2023.

April 6, 2023

#BeeWell & Artsmark for Wellbeing Project

Do you teach at a secondary school in Rochdale or Wigan? Are you interested in Artsmark Award and it's potential for wellbeing? We still have places available for schools to sign up for our #BeeWell and Artsmark pilot project.

March 28, 2023

I’m A Teenager… Get me Into there!

Curious Minds is proud to launch a new, free online training programme designed to help the UK's heritage and cultural sectors make their venues more welcoming for young people.

March 16, 2023

Wigan-based indie band, The Lathums, with a young fan.

March 16, 2023

Chance to See Fund

Curious Minds is delighted to launch the Chance to See Fund - a fundraising collaboration with Wigan band, The Lathums.

February 21, 2023

A key stage 3 school pupil on a cultural visit with both thumbs up, surrounded by other children.

February 21, 2023

The Arts in Schools

We’re delighted to see our Cultural Citizens programme included amongst 24 case studies highlighting the value of the arts in schools, published to mark the 40th anniversary of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch) Arts in Schools report.

February 2, 2023

Pushing Boundaries

Pushing Boundaries is designed to remove barriers for a group of international artists - some of whom have experienced forced migration.

February 2, 2023

Buzzing About #BeeWell

Curious Minds is proud to be working with the University of Manchester, the Anna Freud Centre for Children & Families, and Greater Manchester Combined Authority to help make the young people’s wellbeing everyone’s business.

December 8, 2022

Cornerstones of Culture

Culture, heritage and creativity are essential to our future national prosperity, levelling up and recovery from crisis, is the key finding of a new report by the Local Government Association's (LGA) Independent Commission in Culture and Local Government

November 18, 2022

2 young professionals working together and smiling

November 18, 2022

SEND Mentor Opportunity: In-Situ

In-Situ are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to mentor a young person with additional needs across Pendle.

November 4, 2022

Funding Announcement

Curious Minds is thrilled to have been included in Arts Council England’s National Portfolio – having been awarded funding of £2.4m over 3 years, from April 2023 to March 2026.