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Are you interested in the arts? Would you like to get an award for it?
Arts Award supports young people up to the age of 25 to discover more about the arts and grow as artists and leaders, by inspiring them to connect with and take part in artform challenges.
Any of Artslink's events or activities can be used as part of an Arts Award, and any arts activities you do at home or school can be used too! During Covid lockdowns it's possible to use online activities, resources and info to work on your Arts Award.
There are different levels of Arts Award:
DISCOVER: a certified an easy access introductory award. Watch this film to see what's involved, and also check out our Discover At Home stuff below.
EXPLORE: an Entry Level (Entry 3) qualification. Watch this film to see what's involved.
BRONZE: a Level 1 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is open to young people aged 11 to 25. Watch this film to see what's involved.
SILVER: a Level 2 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is designed for ages 14 and above, but is open to young people aged 11 to 25. Watch this film to see what's involved.
GOLD: a Level 3 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is designed for ages 16 and above, but is open to young people aged 11 to 25. The award has 16 points on the UCAS tariff. Watch this film to see what's involved.
Artslink has provided a range of resources that will help you complete an Arts Award. Have a look around Connect and Create, in particular Creative Challenges and Artist Career Pathways.
Okay, I'd like to do an Arts Award - what do I do now?
If you'd like to start with Discover, please see the box below.
If you'd like to do another level, please get a key adult to email us and we can send you the relevant materials.
Need help with your Arts Award?
Every Friday from 5pm to 6pm Mr Will Music hosts a FREE online help for those doing a Bronze or Explore Arts Award. If anyone has questions they can go to twitch.tv/misterwillguitar and type their question into the chat and we will answer and advise. It's anonymous for the young people/students and only Mr Will or a different Arts Award advisor are visible and on camera.
The stream is then recorded and uploaded to youtube/instagram/facebook so that others can view the interactive Q&A session. An example of the last livestream is here - https://youtu.be/hVU86tqlsxk
Important - data protection
Please note that, by taking part in Artslink's Arts Award, you are giving your permission for your data (child's name, carer's email and phone number) to be stored on a secure computer for use by designated Artslink staff only. The data will be deleted once the Award has been completed.