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academic year 2012/13

Artsmark Guide

Artsmark is Arts Council Englands flagship programme to enable schools and other organisations to evaluate, strengthen and celebrate their arts and cultural provision. It is delivered by Trinity College London, and 10 regional Bridge organisations drive participation. Gaining Artsmark is a rigorous process that encourages thorough self-evaluation and recognises existing strengths and opportunities for development. We would strongly encourage other education institutions to apply.
Jeremy Turner, Headteacher, Friern Barnet School

We believe that the arts play a significant part in the development of individuals and add value to the life and work of the local community. Being part of the Artsmark experience develops young peoples creative skills, self-confidence, self-esteem and motivation to raise their standards of achievement throughout the curriculum.
John Jones, Headteacher, Wrockwardine Wood Arts College

cover Dunraven School photo: Philippa Gedge

Why Artsmark?
Artsmark is nationally recognised as demonstrating excellence in arts and cultural provision. Holding Artsmark status shows that your school or setting values arts and culture. It raises your organisations profile in the eyes of prospective students, their families and the whole community. Artsmark supports successful and sustainable relationships with arts and cultural organisations. Becoming part of the Artsmark community gives you access to specialist advice to help you develop your arts and cultural provision. Artsmark contributes to the cultural aspect of Ofsteds requirement that schools promote students spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

www.artsmark.org.uk

How Artsmark works

To apply for Artsmark, youll need to measure your organisation against criteria relating to excellent arts provision. All primary and secondary schools, further education colleges, alternative education providers and youth justice settings in England can apply.

How much does it cost?

30 annual fee to join the Artsmark network (includes face-to-face training) 50 application fee (includes validation and development visit, certification and use of logo)

How to apply
STEP 1 Take a quick and simple online quiz with your colleagues to find out if youre ready to apply. STEP 2 Register for the Artsmark network and then, when youre ready, apply online. As part of the network youll have access to: face-to-face training to help you prepare your application online guidance, support and training online forums where you can talk to others in similar situations and find answers to your questions tips from those leading the way with their arts provision STEP 3 You will receive a validation and development visit from an experienced arts professional. If youre successful, youll be sent your certificate and the Artsmark logo to use on your website and materials. Plaques can also be purchased for a small fee.

When to apply
You can apply for Artsmark anytime within the academic year (from January 2013). Artsmark is awarded for three years.
www.artsmark.org.uk

Whats new?
Since Trinity started delivering Artsmark in September 2012 there have been a number of developments: new Artsmark network, which brings together professionals from schools and other settings that are either working towards or already have Artsmark status new easy-to-use online booking for face-to-face training applications are welcome throughout the academic year a faster turnaround we work to an eight week cycle to complete the process of validation from when you first submit your application more opportunities for support through Arts Council Englands regional Bridge organisations

We are delighted we now have Artsmark. This is official recognition for the continuous and high-quality arts projects weve delivered.
Emma Wilson, Trelya, youth work charity

The Artsmark website is your one-stop shop for all things Artsmark. You can: see if youre ready for Artsmark with our fun quiz register for the Artsmark network book training apply online

www.artsmark.org.uk

www.artsmark.org.uk

Get ready for Artsmark!

Submit your application from January 2013

Artsmark Trinity College London 89 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TP 020 7820 6178 artsmarkenquiries@trinitycollege.co.uk www.artsmark.org.uk
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