SPARK are delighted to introduce - Kate our Culture on Your Doorstep Co-ordinator. She's also a part-time researcher. Sarah our Youth Voice Coordinator. When not working she's a writer, director and facilitator.

This year, we’re turning Kirklees into a thriving natural dye colour garden! Come and join 'Growing Colour Together'. Check out the full film by The Space & Studio Bokehgo // John Slemensek to discover everything about the project. youtu.be/XXhG8Lxe7pY #WOVEN #GrowYourColour 👇

We are having a Network meeting! Find out about SPARK, plans for 2023 and how you can get involved Guest speakers will explore evaluation of arts and culture There will be time to Network with like minded people More details soon along with how to book but - save the date!

Reflecting on a brilliant day Leeds Museums & Galleries with IVE Bridge connecting with colleagues from LCEPs across Yorkshire & Humber. Spark #LCEPsLookingForward

Exciting news - please check out important information on our #CultureontheDoorstep programme here: tradedservices.wakefield.gov.uk/Services/6851 and book onto our CPD event for teachers here: tradedservices.wakefield.gov.uk/Event/196606

We have a fabulous offer for teachers - CPD delivered by inspirational people - you can find out about it here: tradedservices.wakefield.gov.uk/Services/6851 And book onto it here: tradedservices.wakefield.gov.uk/Event/196606 #cultureonthedoorstep

Bookings for our April Network Event are open! Find out all about it and book your place by clicking the link! eventbrite.co.uk/e/spark-networ…

Calling all arts and education sector colleagues! Join the conversation on the value of the arts in & beyond schools in new #ArtsInSchoolsReport by Pauline Tambling & Sally Bacon, supported by A New Direction & Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch) Share the report: anewdirection.org.uk/the-arts-in-sc… #ArtsInSchools

Would you be interested in an internship with Earthen Lamp? We always love supporting emerging talent so we would love to hear from you! You can read more about an internship with Earthen Lamp in our latest blog, featuring the wonderful Eleni: earthenlamp.com/meet-eleni-int…

Applications are open to be an Arts Ambassador for SPARK Wakefield - it’s a great opportunity! Don’t hesitate to apply!

May Newsletter - mailchi.mp/dc0271b98c9d/m…

Check out some photos from our Artwalk event earlier this week! We had some fantastic performances of spoken word📚 from Litfest and live music from Long Division!🎸 Stay tuned as we’ll post more media from this event over the upcoming week. #wakefieldarts #wakefieldartwalk

An exciting collaboration involving Spark partners Yorkshire Sculpture Park Kathryn Brame The Hepworth Wakefield

Year 2 had a great school visit into Wakefield to learn about a significant lady, Louisa Fennell. She was an artist and the children replicated some of her art work of buildings in Wakefield. The Hepworth Wakefield

Year 2 pupils Mackie Hill enjoyed exciting creative activities in Wakefield last week learning about Louisa Fennell for the #Cultureonthedoorstep collab with Sarah Leah Cobham Forgotten Women Wake Wakefield Libraries

What have we been up to in 2023? From professional development to supporting LCEPs across the country, to delivering plenty of heritage-based work, our latest blog tells you all about the exciting projects we've been lucky enough to work on so far: earthenlamp.com/earthen-lamp-s…

Today is the #Inglorious12th - the start of the red grouse shooting season. This outdated, unjust “sport” is underpinned by crime, and supports nothing but a scorched landscape which is void of balanced biodiversity. Pls RT if you’d like to see an end to this practice - for

A good meeting today around CPD for teachers in Wakefield. How could cultural venues enhance support for teachers during #OurYear2024 & beyond. Kathryn Brame, site security were very friendly upon parking 🦆 So was the person on the gate too 😊

📢 Calling all EYFS and Primary teachers and leaders! As part of Our Year 2024, Spark is developing FREE curriculum resources for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to engage your pupils in the district’s rich arts, culture and heritage.✨ Get involved! ⬇️ rb.gy/h9xpuz

Museum Studies MA/ MSc/ PGDip/ PGCert, by Distance Learning Postgraduate Information Session Date: 21 Feb 2024 Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Speaker: Ptof. Ross Parry | Director – Institute for Digital Culture | Professor of Museum Technology