The idea
The project aims to bridge the gap in arts education for children in deprived and rural areas by delivering high-quality, in-school workshops through collaboration with Cotswolds Arts Through Schools and partner organisations. With budget cuts curtailing access to art, music, drama, dance, and oracy, and barriers like transport and economic hardship limiting out-of-school opportunities, we focus on providing creative experiences directly where children learn. By introducing expert-led sessions, we aim to spark imagination, teach valuable skills, and promote cultural enrichment. From painting and playing instruments to dancing and speaking with confidence, these activities encourage personal growth and offer children an engaging, screen-free way to explore and express themselves. This initiative not only enriches educational settings but also inspires families to partake in creative endeavours at home, fostering an enduring love for the arts.
What we'll deliver
- Deliver arts workshops in 20 schools in Cotswold DC area
- Provide art materials and basic musical instruments
- Provide music and drama workshops i at least 10schools in CDC area
- Facilitate arts installations where wanted
Why it's a great idea
Build resilience and self-confidence in children through hands-on creative expression and public performance opportunities.
Enhance communication and oracy skills by encouraging children to articulate ideas and collaborate effectively.
Provide equal access to cultural enrichment, ensuring children in deprived and rural areas experience the same creative opportunities as their urban counterparts.
Encourage family involvement in the arts by inspiring children to share their creative experiences and skills at home, fostering deeper communal bonds.
Reduces screen dependency by offering engaging, interactive, and physical outlets for creativity.
Promote mental well-being by offering a joyful and constructive escape from the stresses of academic demands and screens.
Strengthen community ties by collaborating with local schools and arts organisations.
Raise awareness about the importance of arts in education.
Steps to get it done
- Enlisting twenty schools in the Cotswold area
