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20 February 2016
Unit 1 Part C: Research an advanced arts practitioner
Here we bring you an example of a Unit 1 Part C: Research and Review for Gold Hub to help out our readers taking their Gold Arts Awards in which she takes you through her work so far and her intentions! Look at the rest of this exemplar Gold Award Portfolio on Tumblr. Ashlee finished her Gold in time for New Years, 2015.
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20 February 2016
LGBT art: What does it mean for me?
The LGBT Community has come a very long way since the British LGBT movement began in the early 1970s, and it's only been within the past 5 years that we've seen a sudden change in attitudes towards homosexuality and same-sex relationships. So how does this affect me as a gay artist?
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19 February 2016
Al Thani Collection: Bejewelled Treasures
The Al Thani Bejewelled Treasures collection contains pieces from the early 17th century to the present day. It features jewellery made in/inspired by India.
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19 February 2016
Hughie O'Donoghue Exhibition at Abbot Hall Gallery
An exibition review of Hughie O'Donoghue's 'Vivid Field'
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19 February 2016
What goes on at...Nonsuch Theatre
Nonsuch Theatre are a Nottingham-based physical theatre company, who are currently an Arts Award Good Practice Centre. They have a fantastic outreach programme, and undertake many community projects each year.
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17 February 2016
Is Hip Hop still behind on LGBT diversity?
The Hip Hop world is fairly diverse, especially when it comes to race and nationality. But how far is this industry really willing to go in terms of diversity?
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16 February 2016
What if? Media
With cheap and simple media on the rise it is time to ask whether we are all artists...
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16 February 2016
Ten books that changed the world
This year we are looking at how art can change the world, and literature's no exception.
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16 February 2016
What goes on at...LGBT History Month
This month is LGBT History Month, and their theme is Religion, Belief and Philosophy. Here, Sue Sanders, Professor Emeritus at the Harvey Milk Institute and Chair of School's Out discusses education, making progress through the arts and tackling stereotypes.
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15 February 2016
Can literature improve our mental wellbeing?: Part 1
The University of Warwick has developed an online course investigating the relationship between literature and mental health. Their research looks particularly at whether literature can be used therapeutically to improve our mental wellbeing.
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15 February 2016
Creed
When I heard that Creed was going to be released, it was a huge fanboy moment for me. I absolutely loved the Rocky series. However, whilst I was excited, a part of me was worried; sequel's don't always deliver.
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13 February 2016
How to present your Gold Arts Award
When I first started my Gold Arts Award, my biggest concern was how to evidence all I was intending to do and present my work.
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11 February 2016
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child script release
The eight book in the Harry Potter series will be released this summer, it has been announced on Pottermore, J.K Rowling's official site for the series.
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8 February 2016
Can art change the world?...with Jenny Hibberd and Emily Merchant
Georgie Cubin speaks to Jenny Hibberd (Spoken Word Poet, Graphic Deisgner and Founder House of Verse) and Emily Merchant (Graphic Designer) about the ways in which the arts can change the world.
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8 February 2016
Ten paintings that changed the world
Art extends beyond aesthetics and technique, it can affect and alter the world we know into something new and extraordinary.
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6 February 2016
Libraries aren't just for bookworms, they encourage the reader in everyone
Libraries are a melting pot of styles, genres and interest types. Where else can a young person really explore their love of reading, beyond the interests of their friends, family and the same old reading curriculum?
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6 February 2016
Want my job...with Jackie Morris
Today is National Libraries day. We caught up with Gayton Library's Artist-in-Residence, Jackie Morris to discuss illustrating, writing, and finding the right editor.
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5 February 2016
Competition brief: Can art change the world?
Until 30th April 2016, we're calling for art works that make a difference.