Children & the Arts has two programmes of activity: Start and Quests.
Both programmes bring together local and national arts providers (e.g. theatres, museums, galleries and orchestras) and selected schools and create partnerships for them through funding and support.
Throughout the course of an academic year children will see at least two professional performances, exhibitions or concerts and participate in supporting work both at the venue and at school.
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Start Case Studies:
Oldham Coliseum and Alexandra Park Junior School
Murrow Primary School and the Fitzwilliam Museum
Turner Sims and Wickham Primary School
Where we have Start partners around the UK - see a map of Start 2008/9.
If you are interested in becoming one of our Start partners visit our ‘how you can get involved‘ page.
Quests Case Studies:
The Great Art Quest and St Bartholomew’s
Where we are working through Quests around the UK - See a map of Quests 2008/09.
Current Quests
PoetryQuest
Catalyst
Children & the Arts also runs a series of professional development days for Key Stage 2 teachers around the UK. Each day is designed to provide inspiring arts ideas for use in the classroom. To find out more visit our Catalyst page.