Arts Award on Voice

For a long time we have been fed the narrative that arts subjects don't belong in schools. So I decided to dig a little bit deeper. Why do people feel this way about these subjects? And is there any substantial evidence to support their views?

An interview with Arts Award moderator Judy McFall

Get an introduction to how to approach building character from actor, producer and writer Akash Prasad. Explore more free skills share workshops in the Artist Workshops with Voice series.

Get an introduction to writing poetry with Young People’s Laureate for London Theresa Lola. Explore more free skills share workshops in the Artist Workshops with Voice series.

Some of the Voice Contributors take a look at the best online arts workshops from artists and practitioners to keep you going during the ongoing quarantine. Take a look below, whether you're an Arts Award participant or a budding artist looking to learn new skills. 

Need some Arts Award inspiration? We loved hearing about Sophia's journey!

Manoka talks us through his Arts Award with 20 Stories High and Liverpool Learning Partnership. 

For my Gold Arts Award, I wrote an essay on the impact good, and bad representation in media has on society as a whole! Check it out! 

This is a short script I created a while ago for my gold arts award. I decided to create a parody of Keeping Up with the Kardashians by combining it with the Angevin empire (Richard the Lionheart, King John etc). Let me know your thoughts!

Follow this simple guide to help collate your Arts Award portfolio

For my Gold Arts Award Arts Issue, I have chosen the topic 'Should Photography be Allowed to be Taken in Museums and Art Galleries?'. This is when you go on a visit to arts and heritage venue and photography is banned in an exhibition.

Check out our suggestions on how to keep smashing your Arts Award goals, from learning a new art at home to sharing it with your neighbours.