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.

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!

Feeling down about the winter weather? I know I am! Whether you're five, twenty five or fifty, Christmas spirit is there for the taking. Here are 10 easy ways to catch hold of it right now.

There are so many jobs in the arts and with that a number of different pathways to get into an arts career. The 4 main things that opens doors into arts careers are passion, creativity, training and hard work.

You don't have to be a keen writer to get involved in the media, or to contribute to Voice!

Call Me Unique is a 'singer / songwriter heavily influenced by jazz, soul and the forgotten art of jazz scat-singing'. Here, she gives Voice Reporter, Idriss Assoumanou her tops tips for breaking the industry.

Sadly, socialising doesn't come naturally to a lot of young people, especially me, who are only just getting to grips with the real world.

This month we're celebrating Arts Award turning ten! In the spirit of things, we will be bringing you How to... guides all month that are broken down into ten helpful tips. First up, getting over the deeply frustrating writer's block...

It's Start Your Arts Award Day! Here are our top tips for getting going with Arts Award...

Doing your Arts Award gives you a whole range of experiences and teaches you new skills. You need to make sure that when you are writing your college/university or work application that others can see what you have learnt.

Want to know how to make your Arts Award portfolio as brilliant as you can? Here are our top tips to take it to the next level...

This month we're looking at creative education...but does this always have to come from the classroom? Why not teach yourself a key arts skill?