Start 2010-2011 applications now open
Applications for Start projects taking place during the 2010-2011 academic year are now open. Download the application form and guidelines for more information.
Start news archive
November 2009
June 2009
Start set to reach over 18,000 children in 2009/10
Children & the Arts are thrilled to be working with 13 new arts partners as part of the Start programme, greatly widening our reach across the UK.
January 2009
Start Applications 2009/10 are now closed
Processing of applications is now underway
Start Arts Partner applications 2009/10 now open.
Children & the Arts is seeking 8-10 new arts organisations to work with us for 2009/10.
July 2008
Children & the Arts to reach over 22,000 children in 2008/09 with Start
16 new arts partners to work with us in delivering our Start programme for 2008/09 to children around the UK.
January 2008
START Partner Applications 2008/09 Now Closed
Start partner applications for 2008/2009 are now closed. Processing of applications is now underway and all appplicants who have been short listed for Stage Two will be informed in early February.
December 2007
Arts Partner Applications - Closed for 2008/09
Children & the Arts are actively seeking passionate and committed partner arts organisations to work with us to develop and deliver Start for primary and secondary schools in their local area……….
September 2007
Start 2007/08
During the 2007/08 academic year, Start will allow 34 arts organisations in the UK to work with over 17,200 children.