Arts Award on Voice

Mary Strickson was an Arts Award Voice Reporter from 2014-15, and is now a regular contributor to the magazine. She is also close to finishing her Silver Arts Award.

Shannon has just joined the Youth Network as an Activist, and is currently working on her Gold Arts Award with Chichester Festival Theatre.

Georgie is brand new to the Arts Award Youth Network, and has already completed her Bronze and Gold awards.

I first came across Arts Award during work experience at the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2013, where I was given the opportunity to complete a Bronze Arts Award alongside the course.

Fern found Arts Award at a low point in her life, having left school without qualifications due to anxiety and depression. "When I saw the Bronze Arts Award it was like a ray of light," says Fern, who went on to complete a Bronze and Gold Award using photography.

Luke has just completed his Special Edition WW1 Bronze Arts Award, making an immaculately detailed trench model, and commemorative cross. He's previously completed Bronze and Silver Awards.

Agi K is a truly exceptional 12 year old film maker. She's home educated in Wales, has already completed her Gold Arts Award, makes multiple films each week and last year won the NYFF award. Her videos are now available on Vimeo On Demand.

Rianna Hobson is the first person to achieve her Gold Arts Award through a library project. Rianna's a keen photographer, who combined her love of image making, with words and library activity...

Fahima Khatun completed her Silver Arts Award at BFI Academy. Here she describes her experience, and discusses how it has helped her in the art world.