Welcome to the tent that moves and grooves!
Check out BBoy, Nathan's scientific exploration of break-dancing and Shanelle'S introduction to Voguing and Waacking.
Creating a universal entitlement to arts & culture for all children & young people linked to a Virtual School in the West Midlands
great arts & cultural stuff to do at home
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Take a look at some of the artworks created by care experienced children & young around the West Midlands, as well as artworks from our featured artists.
To submit artwork - either in response to our challenges or your own invention - please visit our contact page.
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Artslink 'Make & Create' spoken word & music project - The Metaphor
Artslink 'Make & Create' song-writing project - Give it Time
Stunning watercolour sunsets by Morgan from Staffordshire
Landscape photography by Mikey from Worcestershire
Artwork from our Check It Out Challenge
Landscape photography by Abbie from Staffordshire
Artworks sent in by young people
Artslink Challenges by Staffordshire students
Arts Award Graffiti Project
by Telford & Wrekin care experienced young people, May 2021
The Metaphor
Take a look at this fab new spoken word and music piece. After taking part in online sessions with VITAL in February, May and June 2021, these young people linked to Birmingham & Black Country Virtual Schools came together to meet in person and have some fun creating visuals and recording their lyrics in a professional recording studio. Great work everyone!
Check out Resonance in Dudley for great courses in music. A fantastic place to learn amongst knowledgeable musicians and tutors and wonderful facilities.
Find out more about artist VITAL here.
Give it Time
Hosted by Stoke & Staffordshire Virtual Schools in partnership with Stafford-based music charity Make Some Noise this song-writing project brought care experienced children and young people together through online and live sessions during May 2021.
Have a listen to the song they wrote together - Give it Time:
'Just a note to say how well this is going so far and D is so pleased with the progression and enjoying this opportunity to be a part of something that gives him great pride. Many thanks to the teacher whom is absolutely fantastic and professional. Thankyou.'
From a carer
Sunsets
by Morgan from Staffordshire
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Landscape photograph: Light Inside and Out
by Mikey from Worcestershire
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Artwork from our Check It Out Challenge
Artwork by Evija
Landscape photography by Abbie from Staffordshire
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Artworks by Artifacts artists:
Saira-Jayne Jones Yusuf Paul McCormack
Saira-Jayne and Yusuf are West Midlands based professional artists who grew up in care. Watch some short films about their stories in our Go & Look section.
Artworks sent in by young people
Year 3 work from Mestycroft Academy
Telford & Wrekin Virtual School
Telford & Wrekin Virtual School
Telford & Wrekin Virtual School