
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
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Everyday Creativity
Actor and writer Kayode Ewumi gives 5 top tips on how to be creative in everyday life

Foundling Museum art games - Ball Game
A group of Care Leavers have worked with the Foundling Museum to create a great group art games.
Designed for groups

The Comeback
A powerful short film of spoken word, still and moving images from West Midlands Cultural Response Unit. See how arts & culture will return to our cities after COVID-19 lock-down.
N.B. YouTube

CMOM at home
A great range of creative activities to do and watch at home from the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.

Sofa School
Hosted by Arts Connect, Birmingham Creates is working with local arts and cultural organisations to produce Sofa School, a weekly 20-minutes arts podcast for children aged 5-11 to support creativity at home. Includes dance, story-telling, drama, music and art activities.

Circus - Skipping Tricks
Skipping tricks to learn at home with Drillaz Circus school at Seachange Arts.
N.B. YouTube

Foundling Museum art games - Water Game
A group of Care Leavers have worked with the Foundling Museum to create a great group art games.
Designed for groups

Gruffalo illustrator creates a free book for children
explaining Coronavirus
A book for children designed and written by children's author Axel Scheffler to explain Coronavirus in an accessible way (go to bottom of webpage to find the free downloadable book, or watch it on the short film clip)

Creative at Home
Vanessa Rogers at AC Education has created some great creative activities to do at home, which they've published on YouTube.
N.B. YouTube

Colouring Sheets
Free colouring sheets from artist Michelle Flint.
Designed for relaxation

Soothing Arts Pack
Great bundle of arts activities, colouring and breathing techniques from BCAT (Birmingham Centre for Arts Therapies).
Designed for relaxation

Cirque du Soleil
Watch the awesome spectacle of the world's most famous circus company.
N.B. YouTube
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
Children & Young People: please make sure you stay physically safe when doing any of the activities, and check with an adult before starting, as Artslink can't accept liability for any damage to yourself or property!
Children & Young People and key adults: please be aware of the importance of e-safety.
We strongly recommend the Thinkuknow e-safety website.