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12 January 2016
The Man Who Changed the World
On 10th January 2016, we lost yet another legend to cancer – this time, it was David Bowie's turn to bid farewell.
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11 January 2016 – 11 March 2016
Let Loose 2016
A collaborative project created entirely by young people to raise awareness of social issues that affect the youth.
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30 January 2016
Lucie Lee Dance Company FREE Dance Theatre Workshop
Dance workshop with Lucie Lee dance company based on her latest performance project. This is an exciting opporutnity for dance students and dance teachers to gain insight into how a professional choreographer develops ideas. Suitable Bronze, Silver, Gold Awards.
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8 January 2016
How literature shapes our language, the way we think and who we are
Literature has helped to create the language that we use to understand the world around us, express ourselves and ultimately define who we are.
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6 January 2016
Get Gold & change the world with art
2015 has been quite a year. 2016 is shaping up to be even more of a year for the arts world and for Arts Award as it continues it's celebrations of 10 years, and we embark on even greater plans for supporting you through Gold Arts Award.
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6 January 2016
Want my job?...with Joelle Taylor
From the archive: Last April, we met the superb poet, spoken word artist, playwright, novelist and general wordsmith, Joelle Taylor. Who better, to call on for thoughts about using art to change the world?
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5 January 2016
Arts Award Off The Shelf: Max and Ivan
In this video, we got the chance to visit the Southbank Centre in London - a dedicated Arts Award Supporter centre offering young people a range of opportunities to engage with the world of the arts! Voice Activist Lizzy Whynes also had the pleasure of interviewing character comedy duo Max & Ivan about what it's like to be professional comedians and also getting some top tips on how to get started writing and performing comedy!
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5 January 2016
Deja-View: Boyz n the Hood and Straight Outta Compton
Are you bored of films repeating themselves? It's not just the endless remakes that are giving you a sense of filmic deja-vu, many films follow tried and tested formulas. This month, Boys n the Hood goes against Straight Outta Compton.
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1 January 2016
Changing the world in 2016
Happy New Year! What's in store for 2016? Changing the world of course…
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29 December 2015
Being an apprentice – 3 months later…
Well, time flies when you're having fun, especially when you're an apprentice. Since the last blog, I've handled more responsibility, whilst learning and fully appreciating the world of work!
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28 December 2015
Culture through Art (Preface)
I decided to do something a little different for my Silver Arts Award challenge. Here's the introduction.
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26 December 2015
The best visual artist of the decade is: Banksy
This December we asked you to pick your favourite arts since Arts Award began in 2005! Today, we reveal Banksy as the best visual artist.
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23 December 2015
The top 10 art exhibitions for the holidays
This year there are lots of exciting exhibitions happening over the festive period, the perfect day out.
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23 December 2015
Hermione Granger is black: what’s all the noise for?
Olivier-award winning actor, Noma Dumezweni, has been cast as the middle-aged Mrs. Granger in the stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Why should it and why shouldn't it be a big deal that she is black?
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22 December 2015
Your Christmas reading list, sorted!
When the weather is cold, the fire is burning and you've had too many mince pies, what better winter activity than to curl up with a festive read? Turn off the TV and pick up on of these Christmassy books, all you need to do is make the hot chocolate!
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21 December 2015
Get Gold by avoiding stress
Techniques… Advice… Thoughts… Stress is a nightmare but what can you do to avoid it?
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21 December 2015
How to...make DIY Christmas gifts
Tis the week of Christmas, which is so often filled with last minute panic. Maybe you don't have the money, haven't had time for shopping or are just out of ideas…whatever the reason, instead of panicking and battling through the crowds to find something, why not try some cheap and easy DIY Christmas gift ideas? After all nothing says Christmas better than homemade presents with a personal touch!