Arts Award

Arts Award takes children and young people on a creative journey, exploring the arts world, discovering their potential as artists, developing leadership skills – and gaining a recognised qualification along the way. This unique set of arts qualifications builds skills essential for success in the 21st century: Creativity and communication, along with problem-solving, reflective-thinking and confidence.

Young people can achieve Arts Award in any art form, from music to mime, poetry to pottery, dance to drumming. Through the five levels Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold – young people:

Enjoy creating and participating in arts activities.

Experience arts events and explore the work of artists.

Gain 21st century skills for success in education and employment.

Develop leadership skills through practical involvement.

Investigate arts careers.