cultural education challenge

August 3, 2023

Libby is stood in a heritage venue. She is looking directly at the camera.

August 3, 2023

Learning from Lived Experience

How young people with Alternative Saturday Jobs have been teaching cultural organisations and partnerships about access and inclusion in their local area.

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.

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.

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.

December 2, 2022

A group of chool children work on the floor with a dance practitioner

December 2, 2022

From HEAD to TOE

The 'from HEAD to TOE' project, funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation, aims to explore the role of the creating, moving body as a means to increase concentration, engagement and recall in English and Math, as well as produce memorable experiences.

November 11, 2022

November 11, 2022

An Expert’s Artsmark Journey

As part of Artsmark Celebration Week 2022 - and as we reflect on Curious Minds' 10 years of being the Arts Council’s Bridge Organisation for North West England - we spoke to Emma and asked her to share own personal 'Artsmark journey'.

November 9, 2022

A Year of Cultural Activities

The past couple of years have seen unprecedented challenges for the delivery of arts activities in all settings. However, this didn’t stop Bedford High School in Greater Manchester delivering a series of arts workshops and activities with a wide-range of partners, culminating in a mass concert at The Bridgewater Hall.

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.

September 22, 2022

Young people and creatives are pictured in front of Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham. They have created large and colourful models, one represents a ship called HMS Liverpool and one is a whale.

September 22, 2022

Hope Evolves

Curious Minds' ambitious Hope Streets heritage project is coming to an end. As we reflect on this major programme of work, we are excited to announce an event which will share learning with wider the sector.

May 26, 2022

More-than-words: Early Years Pedagogy Workshop

Curious Minds is pleased to invite all those with an interest in early years pedagogy to attend an inspiring and practical workshop.

May 4, 2022

A teacher is with pupils in theatre seating. She is showing them a book and explaining something.

May 4, 2022

Generations for Change – Digital Producer & Project Manager Brief

A digital producer/film maker is sought by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) in partnership with Curious Minds

February 7, 2022

3 people listening to a young woman describe something.

February 7, 2022

Creative Champions Across the Region

10 Creative Youth Voice Champion Kickstart Jobs confirmed for Local Cultural and Education Partnerships across the North West

November 10, 2021

My #Artsmark20 story: Bedford High

Bedford High, in Leigh, has used Artsmark to transform practise within the school and has influenced the work of other settings through their seven-year Artsmark journey.