Welcome to Arts Award on Voice

Welcome to Arts Award on Voice, a dedicated area of Voice magazine that offers inspiration, ideas and resources to help you achieve your Arts Award. 

Have you seen Voice are part of the Arts for Impact 2025 Big Give Campaign in March? This is where arts organisations can build up financial support for their projects. By raising £1000 for our Voice programmes we get that DOUBLED through the support of the Big Give partners! 

Over the next few weeks over on our social channels, we’ll be sharing young people’s stories on the positive impacts of connecting with the local arts scene, writing reviews, building self-confidence and finding out about careers. The Big Give campaign runs from 18 to 25 March, and it’s during that time that you can donate! Please pledge your support to Voice by emailing [email protected] with the subject line 'BIG GIVE' so we can add you to our supporter list to contact during the Big Give week - Thank you!

Below is a film showcasing how Arts Award can support young people’s confidence and develop their skills. Take a look at how Siyona’s confidence grew through completing her Gold Arts Award, helping her articulate her creative process and elevate her work. This newfound confidence and sophistication were invaluable when she appeared on CBBC’s Britain’s Best Young Artist, an experience she describes as surreal!

If you want to dive further into the world of arts and culture, take a look at Voice magazine. Voice runs interviews with creative professionals, reviews art in all of its forms, and hosts insightful and delightful blog posts about the creative sector – and all that's right and wrong with it! If you're looking to take your Arts Award to the next level, Voice is a great place to find new ideas. 

Explore

Try out new things and make your own art

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Bronze

Take part in the arts, go to events, get inspired by artists, share your skills

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Silver

Set yourself an arts challenge, become an arts critic, lead others

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Gold

Grow as an artist, get real experience in the arts world, then run your own project.

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How Do I Get Going?

You need to find yourself an Arts Award centre and work with an Arts Award adviser. You can also follow us for more tips online

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What's It Worth?

Arts Awards are qualifications. They look good on your CV and can help you into college. You create a portfolio of work to take to interviews.

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See what young people are doing for their award

Ideas to support your award

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