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  1. Blog category
    •  Blog
    •  Artsmark 20
    •  primary school

    An arts-rich curriculum make for happy children

    5 May 2022, 10 minute read

    As schools readjust to life after the pandemic, Victor Guerro (Curriculum Lead in Creative Arts at Hillyfield Primary Academy), discusses the power that art and creativity have when embedded into the curriculum.

    A group of children lined up in front of a large painting on the wall. They are smiling and throwing their arms up in the air.
  2. Blog category
    •  Artsmark Partner

    Sowing the Seeds of Creativity

    13 April 2022

    Jayne Seddon is an artist, educator, creative producer, and Artsmark Partner. As Artist in Residence at LIPA Primary and High School, she works collaboratively with the school and a range of cultural partners to develop innovative art projects for both the LIPA pupils and the other settings they support.

    A female pupil sat at a desk with daffodils next to her which she is drawing. A teacher is sat next to her, looking at her drawing
  3. Blog category
    •  Artsmark 20
    •  literacy

    Creating the perfect whole-school environment to inspire a love of reading

    29 March 2022

    Race Leys Junior School's environment is very bespoke, with each communal area focusing on a classic children's book such as Harry Potter, or JM Barry's Peter Pan. Find out how they redesigned the school environment to improve a love of reading for pupils. 

    A creative corner of Race Leys Junior School's library with vibrant colourful walls and a table and chairs in the corner
  4. Blog category
    •  Artsmark 20

    Simple ways we transformed our library

    29 March 2022

    In just under three months, The Victory Academy’s new librarian transformed their awkward, unloved library into an inclusive and vibrant space where children now feel welcome and safe. We speak to their Head of English, Layla Steeples, and librarian Jo Gallant about their vision.

    A close up photo of a selection of books by female authors celebrating International Women's Day at Victory Academy
  5. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Artsmark, we’ve teamed up with CILIP to create a special selection of Kate Greenaway titles, 'Greenaway Greats', offering young people a fantastic reading opportunity featuring outstanding illustration.

    Two girls sitting in a library looking at a space themed booklet
  6. Blog category
    •  Artsmark Partner
    •  arts partnerships
    •  Covid-19

    Discover the impact of working with Artsmark Partners (part two)

    5 November 2020

    The Artsmark Partnership Programme connects educational settings with cultural organisations on your doorstep.

  7. Blog category
    •  Artsmark Partner
    •  arts partnerships
    •  Covid-19

    Discover the impact of working with Artsmark Partners (part one)

    5 November 2020

    The Artsmark Partnership Programme connects educational settings with cultural organisations on your doorstep.

  8. Blog category
    •  wellbeing
    •  Artsmark Partner
    •  resources

    Creativity and wellbeing – a perfect match

    18 May 2020

    This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week! We want to celebrate the importance of creativity and how this can help support children and young people’s wellbeing.

    Mental Health Awareness Week 2020