Youth Board member, Janah talks about the subject of Arts in Education and the work the Without Walls event did to make change in education.

Before our Without Walls event last month, members of the Youth Board worked with artist Sian Watson Taylor in primary schools across the region to create artwork that expresses what creativity looks like without barriers. Here, Youth Board member Connor reflects on his first school workshop experience.

Hi! I’m Shantelle and I’m part of the Mighty Creatives Board. This is my blog post takeover following up from our Without Walls event where I’ll be sharing my story and why the theme was important to me!

On Wednesday 5th October 2022, the team at TMC took part in The Mighty (Un)Mute – a vow of complete silence and no communication to raise awareness and vital funds for a groundbreaking new arts education project – The World Reimagined.

Through our Creative Futures programmes, Employ ME and Mighty Employers, we want to bring more young people in vulnerable positions into the working world.

Discover the importance and benefits of cultural education for learning, skill development, and wellbeing.

As part of a series of blogs from our Youth Board, member Samantha shows us a sneak peek of the Without Walls exhibition and talks more about the process behind the event in September.

Student paediatric nurse Ashleigh took on a month long placement with us at The Mighty Creatives to work on her Creative Writing Packs – a project for children and young people in hospitals in Nottinghamshire. Here she reflects on the work she’s produced and her time at TMC.

To continue with the legacy of music in the UK for future generations and ensure children and young people can continue to gain from the mental and physical benefits of music education, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best music resources for all age groups and the people who work with them.

Children at two Nottingham primary schools have improved their emotional confidence through art after taking part in action painting and drawing workshops.

A day of creative printmaking for pupils a Lincolnshire primary school to help build their emotional confidence through art.

Secondary school teacher and Creative Mentor Laura reflects on her journey as a Creative Mentor with TMC and the inspiration she gets from primary aged mentees.

Creative Mentor Richard reflects on what Creative Mentoring means to him and the children and young people who benefit. Here, he speaks on the benefits of Creative Mentoring and some highlights from working with children and young people in need.

Our CEO Nick took on the latest leg of our Boss Bike Rides campaign last week, and shared his reflections on our changing world against the backdrop of the iconic Ratcliffe-on-Soar cooling towers.

Following news that several universities and other higher education institutes are beginning to scrap humanities and arts-centred degrees we’re taking a look at the importance of creativity in education, now and for the future.

Did you know today is World Youth Skills Day? Celebrate the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, work, and entrepreneurship. This year’s theme is ‘Transforming Youth Skills for the Future’.

Our Comms Coordinator, Hope takes us along on a day in her role at TMC, from leading meetings, to creating content for socials, let’s see what she’s up to!

The Arts Award Futures Fund provides grants of up to £1,500 to organisations currently registered as Arts Award Centres (and their connected trained advisers) to support them to pilot, embed or develop Arts Award and creative activity across the current year and beyond 2023.

SEND students can face a number of barriers when navigating the education system – here’s how arts and culture can help!

Are you connected to a network of schools interested in working together to develop your arts provision? Then our Group School Offer programme of support could help!

The Mighty Creatives’ Youth Board invite you to Without Walls, a weeklong celebration of the power of the arts, created by children and young people of the East Midlands.

Sophiya tells us about her experiences of YEF, how it’s supported her to take on new projects, and how it’s helped to inspire her future.

Four decades have passed since The Arts in Schools: Principles, practice and provision was published. Share your thoughts and reflections to be included in a report later this year.

This week we’re celebrating Love Arts Award! Discover why it’s so loved and how you can apply for £1000 to get it started in your school or education setting…

Apply now for a £4000 grant, available for organisations to trial and test ideas around digital delivery across a 12-month period.

Our European WellBe partner Yonko along with his son Christian took part in their own Boss Bike Ride in Bulgaria! Below Yonko reflects on the importance of leadership – something our Boss Bike Rides campaign champions in all paths.

My Creative Track is a themed framework that has been developed to help guide children and young people in care, and the adults who support them (Foster Carers, Key Workers, Social Workers, Designated Teachers, Residential Home Workers etc.), to engage with a journey of arts and cultural experiences.

The Mighty Creatives (TMC) are offering a limited number of support packages for young people’s settings who want to deliver the Arts Award qualification for the first time or progress their delivery to a new level.

The Mighty Creatives (TMC) are offering a limited number of support packages for schools, colleges and formal education settings who want to deliver the Arts Award qualification for the first time or progress their delivery to a new level.