FREE Artsmark introductory seminar for all school-based Ambassadors

Wednesday 16 September 2009, 4-6pm

At Gateshead Heritage @ St. Mary's, Oakwellgate, NE8 4LN

(situated between the Tyne Bridge and The Sage Gateshead)

Come along to The Forge's Artsmark seminar for an introduction and overview of the scheme. You can expect to leave the seminar with a good understanding of the Artsmark application process. Please bring a copy of the application form and guidance notes with you. These can be downloaded from the Artsmark website.

All Ambassadors and / or their colleagues are invited.

To book FREE your place please contact Hannahmackay@gateshead.gov.uk or telephone 0191 433 6920.

The session will include:

§         An outline of the scheme

§         Programming and preparing for an application

§         Advice on auditing

§         Guidance on key sections of the form

§         Top tips from an Artsmark school

§         Benefits of Artsmark for your school

§         Accompanying handouts

§         Where to get support

This session will be delivered by Fiona Henderson and Caroline Redmond, both experienced members of the Artsmark National Project Committee in addition to being experienced Validators with the Artsmark scheme.

Artsmark is the national arts award for schools in England and is managed by Arts Council England.  Awarded to schools showing a commitment to the full range of arts, the scheme is a nationally recognised symbol of a quality creative curriculum provision.