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📣 TICKETS NOW LIVE
🌟 Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action
📆 December 2nd
📍 Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Join teaching artists, cultural leaders, funders, and policymakers to explore how we make teaching artistry visible, valued, and sustained.
🌟 Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action
📆 December 2nd
📍 Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Join teaching artists, cultural leaders, funders, and policymakers to explore how we make teaching artistry visible, valued, and sustained.
We're launching our new season of The Hour: Spotlight with three incredible speakers in the new year.
Each session, we'll sit down with a guest speaker to hear their creative journey: the real story, not the highlight reel.
Last Thursday of each month | 12–1pm | Free | Online
Each session, we'll sit down with a guest speaker to hear their creative journey: the real story, not the highlight reel.
Last Thursday of each month | 12–1pm | Free | Online
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We're launching our new season of The Hour: Spotlight with three incredible speakers in the new year.
Each session, we'll sit down with a guest speaker to hear their creative journey: the real story, not the highlight reel.
Last Thursday of each month | 12–1pm | Free | Online
Each session, we'll sit down with a guest speaker to hear their creative journey: the real story, not the highlight reel.
Last Thursday of each month | 12–1pm | Free | Online
Curious Minds is looking for a Head of Communications and PR, a leader who wants their work to create real change in children’s lives.
⏳ Hours: 30 hours per week, permanent
💫 Salary: £39,837 to £43,570 FTE (pro rata)
More information and how to apply: curiousminds.org.uk/head-of-comm...
⏳ Hours: 30 hours per week, permanent
💫 Salary: £39,837 to £43,570 FTE (pro rata)
More information and how to apply: curiousminds.org.uk/head-of-comm...
Vacancy: Head of Communications & PR
We're looking for an experienced communications professional to join our nationally recognised, values-driven arts education charity at an exciting moment in its journey.
curiousminds.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Curious Minds is looking for a Head of Communications and PR, a leader who wants their work to create real change in children’s lives.
⏳ Hours: 30 hours per week, permanent
💫 Salary: £39,837 to £43,570 FTE (pro rata)
More information and how to apply: curiousminds.org.uk/head-of-comm...
⏳ Hours: 30 hours per week, permanent
💫 Salary: £39,837 to £43,570 FTE (pro rata)
More information and how to apply: curiousminds.org.uk/head-of-comm...
J tried drums at a youth hub, got hooked after a family concert, and wanted to learn properly.
The Chance to See Fund got him an invisible drum kit + 2 months of lessons.
Now he's in 2 bands and says he's found his creative voice 🥁
curiousminds.org.uk/seeing-is-be...
The Chance to See Fund got him an invisible drum kit + 2 months of lessons.
Now he's in 2 bands and says he's found his creative voice 🥁
curiousminds.org.uk/seeing-is-be...
December 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
J tried drums at a youth hub, got hooked after a family concert, and wanted to learn properly.
The Chance to See Fund got him an invisible drum kit + 2 months of lessons.
Now he's in 2 bands and says he's found his creative voice 🥁
curiousminds.org.uk/seeing-is-be...
The Chance to See Fund got him an invisible drum kit + 2 months of lessons.
Now he's in 2 bands and says he's found his creative voice 🥁
curiousminds.org.uk/seeing-is-be...
Come The Hour, come the creatives 🎨
Teaching artist? Youth worker? Freelance creative? Cultural practitioner?
Join us Thursday for The Hour: Connect—a relaxed online space to meet peers who share your values.
📅 11 Dec | 12–1pm | Free
No agenda.
Register: TheHourConnectDec25.eventbrite.co.uk
Teaching artist? Youth worker? Freelance creative? Cultural practitioner?
Join us Thursday for The Hour: Connect—a relaxed online space to meet peers who share your values.
📅 11 Dec | 12–1pm | Free
No agenda.
Register: TheHourConnectDec25.eventbrite.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Come The Hour, come the creatives 🎨
Teaching artist? Youth worker? Freelance creative? Cultural practitioner?
Join us Thursday for The Hour: Connect—a relaxed online space to meet peers who share your values.
📅 11 Dec | 12–1pm | Free
No agenda.
Register: TheHourConnectDec25.eventbrite.co.uk
Teaching artist? Youth worker? Freelance creative? Cultural practitioner?
Join us Thursday for The Hour: Connect—a relaxed online space to meet peers who share your values.
📅 11 Dec | 12–1pm | Free
No agenda.
Register: TheHourConnectDec25.eventbrite.co.uk
We're proud to share a beautiful new short film we’ve created, in collaboration with poet and teaching artist Tom Stocks.
We've submitted it to this year's Smiley Charity Film Awards. The more votes our film gets, the more hearts and minds we reach: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/when-w...
We've submitted it to this year's Smiley Charity Film Awards. The more votes our film gets, the more hearts and minds we reach: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/when-w...
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We're proud to share a beautiful new short film we’ve created, in collaboration with poet and teaching artist Tom Stocks.
We've submitted it to this year's Smiley Charity Film Awards. The more votes our film gets, the more hearts and minds we reach: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/when-w...
We've submitted it to this year's Smiley Charity Film Awards. The more votes our film gets, the more hearts and minds we reach: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/when-w...
We can’t wait to welcome you to Liverpool’s Royal Court tomorrow for our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action.
If you haven’t bought your ticket yet... there’s still time! Come along for a packed day.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
If you haven’t bought your ticket yet... there’s still time! Come along for a packed day.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We can’t wait to welcome you to Liverpool’s Royal Court tomorrow for our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action.
If you haven’t bought your ticket yet... there’s still time! Come along for a packed day.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
If you haven’t bought your ticket yet... there’s still time! Come along for a packed day.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
Wondering what the Symposium will look like?
The Teaching Artistry in Action Symposium brings together artists, researchers, arts leaders, educators and community practitioners to explore the purpose, power and practice of artists who teach.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
The Teaching Artistry in Action Symposium brings together artists, researchers, arts leaders, educators and community practitioners to explore the purpose, power and practice of artists who teach.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Wondering what the Symposium will look like?
The Teaching Artistry in Action Symposium brings together artists, researchers, arts leaders, educators and community practitioners to explore the purpose, power and practice of artists who teach.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
The Teaching Artistry in Action Symposium brings together artists, researchers, arts leaders, educators and community practitioners to explore the purpose, power and practice of artists who teach.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
Join us this week for an engaging conversation with Jodi-Alissa Bickerton, Deputy Artistic Director at Graeae Theatre Company.
When is it?
Thursday 27th November.
12pm to 1pm.
We'd love for you to join the conversation: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
When is it?
Thursday 27th November.
12pm to 1pm.
We'd love for you to join the conversation: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Join us this week for an engaging conversation with Jodi-Alissa Bickerton, Deputy Artistic Director at Graeae Theatre Company.
When is it?
Thursday 27th November.
12pm to 1pm.
We'd love for you to join the conversation: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
When is it?
Thursday 27th November.
12pm to 1pm.
We'd love for you to join the conversation: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
📣 10 days to go 📣
Teaching Artistry in Action is a national symposium designed to put the artistic workforce who teach in education and community settings firmly at the centre of the conversation.
Teaching Artistry in Action is a national symposium designed to put the artistic workforce who teach in education and community settings firmly at the centre of the conversation.
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📣 10 days to go 📣
Teaching Artistry in Action is a national symposium designed to put the artistic workforce who teach in education and community settings firmly at the centre of the conversation.
Teaching Artistry in Action is a national symposium designed to put the artistic workforce who teach in education and community settings firmly at the centre of the conversation.
We’re excited to welcome Ashleigh Nugent & Andy Ash as featured speakers at our upcoming Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Practice
2nd December @royalcourtliv.bsky.social
2nd December @royalcourtliv.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We’re excited to welcome Ashleigh Nugent & Andy Ash as featured speakers at our upcoming Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Practice
2nd December @royalcourtliv.bsky.social
2nd December @royalcourtliv.bsky.social
The Curious Minds team is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Paul Collard. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with Paul’s loving family, friends and colleagues.
In memory of our dear friend: curiousminds.org.uk/remembering-...
In memory of our dear friend: curiousminds.org.uk/remembering-...
November 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Curious Minds team is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Paul Collard. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with Paul’s loving family, friends and colleagues.
In memory of our dear friend: curiousminds.org.uk/remembering-...
In memory of our dear friend: curiousminds.org.uk/remembering-...
Two more speakers to announce for our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action. Both of these brilliant artists will be speaking on our panel discussion, Artistic Voices in Practice.
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Two more speakers to announce for our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action. Both of these brilliant artists will be speaking on our panel discussion, Artistic Voices in Practice.
🎤 Meet our next speakers!
We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer John & Hafsah Naib as speakers to our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action at @royalcourtliv on 2 Dec.
We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer John & Hafsah Naib as speakers to our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action at @royalcourtliv on 2 Dec.
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🎤 Meet our next speakers!
We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer John & Hafsah Naib as speakers to our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action at @royalcourtliv on 2 Dec.
We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer John & Hafsah Naib as speakers to our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action at @royalcourtliv on 2 Dec.
Over 5 years, we've delivered 7,473 creative care kits to families in need across the North West. From pandemic response to tackling creative inequality, this work brought art materials & joy to children who need it most.
🎨 curiousminds.org.uk/crafting-connections-l3lg
🎨 curiousminds.org.uk/crafting-connections-l3lg
Crafting Connections
Reflecting on 5 years of making a difference for families through craft packs, Programme Manager, Louise Hesketh, celebrates the partnerships that made it possible.
curiousminds.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Over 5 years, we've delivered 7,473 creative care kits to families in need across the North West. From pandemic response to tackling creative inequality, this work brought art materials & joy to children who need it most.
🎨 curiousminds.org.uk/crafting-connections-l3lg
🎨 curiousminds.org.uk/crafting-connections-l3lg
Chance To See Fund funding round is open!
Applying is straightforward. If your organisation is based in Wigan Borough and is committed to working with children and young people, you are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Wed 31st Dec
More information here: curiousminds.org.uk/chance-to-se...
Applying is straightforward. If your organisation is based in Wigan Borough and is committed to working with children and young people, you are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Wed 31st Dec
More information here: curiousminds.org.uk/chance-to-se...
November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Chance To See Fund funding round is open!
Applying is straightforward. If your organisation is based in Wigan Borough and is committed to working with children and young people, you are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Wed 31st Dec
More information here: curiousminds.org.uk/chance-to-se...
Applying is straightforward. If your organisation is based in Wigan Borough and is committed to working with children and young people, you are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Wed 31st Dec
More information here: curiousminds.org.uk/chance-to-se...
We’re preparing our programme for next month’s symposium and its looking action packed! Join us for a full day of inspiration, connection and creativity.
Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Practice,
📅 Date: 2nd Dec
📍 Location: Liverpool’s Royal Court
Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Practice,
📅 Date: 2nd Dec
📍 Location: Liverpool’s Royal Court
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We’re preparing our programme for next month’s symposium and its looking action packed! Join us for a full day of inspiration, connection and creativity.
Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Practice,
📅 Date: 2nd Dec
📍 Location: Liverpool’s Royal Court
Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Practice,
📅 Date: 2nd Dec
📍 Location: Liverpool’s Royal Court
Our next The Hour: Spotlight will be on 27/11/25 – 12pm – 1pm and we will be hosting Graeae Theatre’s Deputy Artistic Director – Jodi Alissa Bickerton!
Sign up here: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
@graeaetheatre.bsky.social
Sign up here: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
@graeaetheatre.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Our next The Hour: Spotlight will be on 27/11/25 – 12pm – 1pm and we will be hosting Graeae Theatre’s Deputy Artistic Director – Jodi Alissa Bickerton!
Sign up here: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
@graeaetheatre.bsky.social
Sign up here: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
@graeaetheatre.bsky.social
A big day for arts education – and for Curious Minds.
For the first time in years, policy and purpose are pulling in the same direction.
We’re ready to help make it real.
curiousminds.org.uk/a-new-chapte...
#ArtsEducation #CurriculumReform #CulturalLearning
For the first time in years, policy and purpose are pulling in the same direction.
We’re ready to help make it real.
curiousminds.org.uk/a-new-chapte...
#ArtsEducation #CurriculumReform #CulturalLearning
A new chapter for arts education
From oracy and critical thinking to creative expression, the Government's reformed curriculum promises high standards and broad horizons.
curiousminds.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
A big day for arts education – and for Curious Minds.
For the first time in years, policy and purpose are pulling in the same direction.
We’re ready to help make it real.
curiousminds.org.uk/a-new-chapte...
#ArtsEducation #CurriculumReform #CulturalLearning
For the first time in years, policy and purpose are pulling in the same direction.
We’re ready to help make it real.
curiousminds.org.uk/a-new-chapte...
#ArtsEducation #CurriculumReform #CulturalLearning
Big step forward for arts education! We welcome the Government’s response to the Curriculum & Assessment Review and the chance to help make cultural learning a true entitlement for every child – built on quality, equity and opportunity. curiousminds.org.uk/a-new-chapte...
#ArtsEducation #EdReform
#ArtsEducation #EdReform
A new chapter for arts education
From oracy and critical thinking to creative expression, the Government's reformed curriculum promises high standards and broad horizons.
curiousminds.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Big step forward for arts education! We welcome the Government’s response to the Curriculum & Assessment Review and the chance to help make cultural learning a true entitlement for every child – built on quality, equity and opportunity. curiousminds.org.uk/a-new-chapte...
#ArtsEducation #EdReform
#ArtsEducation #EdReform
🌟 One month to go!
Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action | 2 Dec | Liverpool's Royal Court
A one-day gathering putting artists who teach at the centre of the conversation. Together we’ll explore the purpose, practice & power of artists using creativity across education, culture & communities.
Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action | 2 Dec | Liverpool's Royal Court
A one-day gathering putting artists who teach at the centre of the conversation. Together we’ll explore the purpose, practice & power of artists using creativity across education, culture & communities.
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌟 One month to go!
Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action | 2 Dec | Liverpool's Royal Court
A one-day gathering putting artists who teach at the centre of the conversation. Together we’ll explore the purpose, practice & power of artists using creativity across education, culture & communities.
Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action | 2 Dec | Liverpool's Royal Court
A one-day gathering putting artists who teach at the centre of the conversation. Together we’ll explore the purpose, practice & power of artists using creativity across education, culture & communities.
Why do artists teach? We know the benefits to participants, but why do we choose to be in the workforce? Why are we committed to it, what do we get out of it?
We all have different reasons, from wanting to make the world a better place, to it enriching our own art, to needing to pay the bills….
We all have different reasons, from wanting to make the world a better place, to it enriching our own art, to needing to pay the bills….
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Why do artists teach? We know the benefits to participants, but why do we choose to be in the workforce? Why are we committed to it, what do we get out of it?
We all have different reasons, from wanting to make the world a better place, to it enriching our own art, to needing to pay the bills….
We all have different reasons, from wanting to make the world a better place, to it enriching our own art, to needing to pay the bills….
Curious Minds and Storyhouse Chester have teamed up with Mahmood Reza, a brilliant financial expert who understands the freelance mindset, to help demystify what HMRC expects and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Free and online.
20th November, 13:00 to 15:00
financewithoutfears1.eventbrite.co.uk
Free and online.
20th November, 13:00 to 15:00
financewithoutfears1.eventbrite.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Curious Minds and Storyhouse Chester have teamed up with Mahmood Reza, a brilliant financial expert who understands the freelance mindset, to help demystify what HMRC expects and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Free and online.
20th November, 13:00 to 15:00
financewithoutfears1.eventbrite.co.uk
Free and online.
20th November, 13:00 to 15:00
financewithoutfears1.eventbrite.co.uk
We're excited to introduce speakers for our upcoming Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action, taking place on 2nd December at @royalcourtliv.bsky.socialTheatre 🎭
✨ Will you be joining us?
Book: teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
✨ Will you be joining us?
Book: teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We're excited to introduce speakers for our upcoming Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action, taking place on 2nd December at @royalcourtliv.bsky.socialTheatre 🎭
✨ Will you be joining us?
Book: teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
✨ Will you be joining us?
Book: teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
This month, we are joined by Keith Saha, a multi award-winning theatre maker, writer, and director, and the Co-Founder of 20 Stories High.
💫 Thursday, 30th October
💫 12-1pm
💫 Free and online
Register now: thehourspotlightoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
💫 Thursday, 30th October
💫 12-1pm
💫 Free and online
Register now: thehourspotlightoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
The Hour: Spotlight
Reclaiming your own creativity with Keith Saha (Artistic Director/Co-CEO of 20 Stories High)
TheHourSpotlightOct25.eventbrite.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This month, we are joined by Keith Saha, a multi award-winning theatre maker, writer, and director, and the Co-Founder of 20 Stories High.
💫 Thursday, 30th October
💫 12-1pm
💫 Free and online
Register now: thehourspotlightoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
💫 Thursday, 30th October
💫 12-1pm
💫 Free and online
Register now: thehourspotlightoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
The Hour is a bi-monthly, one-hour gathering for artists, educators, producers, creative and cultural workers. No pressure. No pitch. No to-do list. Just one hour of being in the room – showing up as exactly as you are.
Come connect: thehourconnectoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
Come connect: thehourconnectoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Hour is a bi-monthly, one-hour gathering for artists, educators, producers, creative and cultural workers. No pressure. No pitch. No to-do list. Just one hour of being in the room – showing up as exactly as you are.
Come connect: thehourconnectoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
Come connect: thehourconnectoct25.eventbrite.co.uk