Young People and the Arts:
Policy, Initiatives and Opportunities
A briefing seminar for gallery and museum professionals working with young
people
Sainsbury Auditorium, National Gallery, London
Tuesday 28 April 2009 10.00 - 16.00
This event took place in the context of new policy and initiatives concerning
young people's participation, inclusion and education in the visual arts in
England. The purpose of the day was to inform gallery and museum educators
about new strategies relating to arts and young people, and opportunities and
issues this may present for their work. The event also presented opportunities
for professionals in the visual arts and education to contribute to the
delivery of related projects and programmes.
The themes for the day were:
Working with Children's Services
Changes in formal education
Developing cultural workforce skills
Summary of the key messages from the day
Promotional leaflet
Programme
Delegates were asked to complete an evaluation of the day. Here is a selection of responses:
- As someone who works part time and in a freelance capacity.what was particularly useful was the chance to
have a really packed day with lots of different viewpoints/aspects of the same theme - all the info in one place, and a
chance to get an overview and insight into the strategies different organisations are taking in response to policy, etc.
- Very direct information, wide ranged and well delivered
- A great overview of current training and policy
- Networking, and hearing about policy initiatives. Range of speakers/areas very useful
If you attended the briefing day and didn't have chance to complete an evaluation form, you can download one
here.
Speakers
Below is a list of the speakers, together with presentations from participants where available. These presentations
should not be reproduced without the permission of the speaker.
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Jane Sillis, Director, engage
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Phyllida Shaw, Facilitator
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Change, new initiatives, and young people
Formal Education
Working with Local Authorities
Cultural Workforce Development and Young People
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The Visual Arts Blueprint: Opportunities for young people
Mark Greco
Engagement Manager, Creative and Cultural Skills
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The Diploma in Creative and Media - General Update
Clive Lissaman
14-19 Education Business Manager, Skillset
Kate Kelly
Creative and Media Diploma Coordinator, Islington Counci
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Teaching Outside the Classroom
DHeather Lomas
Teaching Outside the Classroom - Project Manager (interim), Museums Libraries and Archives
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Gallery
Dom Jinks, Arts Council England
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A delegate takes the mic during a Q&A session
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Delegates networking during lunch
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If you have any comments or questions about the briefing day, contact laura.cherry@engage.org
Photographer: Lindsey Smith
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