News – Page 2 – Curious Minds

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 16, 2023

A young school pupil wearing a cape and mask speaks confidently into a microphone - From WoW's Super Heroes project.

June 16, 2023

The Power of Words

For the past 4 years, Curious Minds has been working with Writing on the Wall to evaluate and support their pioneering creative writing programme, Super Heroes. Here she summarises her findings - breaking down the key features of the project and the evidence of impact that she, with the Writing on the Wall project team, has been able to document.

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 21, 2023

Pupils from Wistaston Academy perform at Festival Manchester

April 21, 2023

‘Can Do’ Culture

"By opening our own school doors, we opened new avenues into the world outside".

How Wistaston Academy's adventurous outlook has inspired a school community that embraces creative opportunity.

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.

March 9, 2023

A diverse group of artists participate in an Artsist Practise Day as part of the Pushing Boundaries programme.

March 9, 2023

Breaking Barriers

Many young people and practitioners hoping to progress within the creative and cultural industries face multiple barriers and broken systems.

February 24, 2023

Holly presenting to a group of young people about digital creative career opportunities at the University of Bolton.

February 24, 2023

Creating Careers

If you want to know how we can best develop the next generation of creative workforce, ask Holly Ball.

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.