Can't help noticing it's all over the news today that children's social and emotional skills were damaged by the pandemic. Can't help thinking that this is EXACTLY what the arts does so well. Why aren't we flooding schools with arts and culture right now to help them recover.?!

Hey Cultural Education Freelancers….we see you. We know how hard this work can be and what it takes. How about letting Arts Council England know too, by completing this survey? It could help make the case for more support. buff.ly/3tk5TPV

We've just shared three juicy new roles on our website! - Director of Relationships & Marketing 🤝 - Head Fundraising (part-time) 💷 - Head of Digital Innovation 💡 Could one of these be the perfect fit for you? curiousminds.org.uk/about/vacancie…

📢Artist Commission Call Out Do you have a really good idea for a children's theatre performance? We're looking for a Bright Idea to be developed into a 15 minute performance. Paid Commission £5k Deadline: Mon 11 December More info 👇 m6theatre.co.uk/about-us/jobs

Ready to shape Manchester's cultural scene for the next decade? 🎉🏛️✨ Join us in creating a vibrant, inclusive, and exciting cultural plan for our city. Share your thoughts in our quick survey: startwithaspark.co.uk #StartWithASpark

We’re looking for new Blaze Trustees ✨ Interested? The deadline is 9am on Monday 27 November ⏳ You can send in something written, or a video/audio recording if you prefer. We're very open! Find out more 🔗 blazearts.co.uk/blog/become-a-… #trusteesweek #lancashiretrustees

The @ACE_national NPO & Manchester City Council Community Arts NW is recruiting for a new Creative Director to lead its acclaimed creative programmes with young people, new migrant communities & artists across Greater Manchester.  Deadline 8 Jan 2024 shorturl.at/luWZ1

Invitation to our Curious Creatives Network Meeting with guest Keith Saha, Artistic Director & Co-CEO of @20StoriesHigh Followed by a Q&A & the opportunity to connect with each other, as we grow our network. Online this Friday: 12pm – 1pm Sign up here: …ivesnetwork_December.eventbrite.co.uk

LOOOOOK. An opportunity to work with the wonderful people at YFNW....!

Flipping bowled over by the writing skills of Saphena Aziz once again. Beautiful poignant piece with complex, very real relationships, dancing the dance between the comedy and tragedy of life. More please..... HOME

💡 Grassroots Award(s) - Northern Cultural Ed Awards 24 💡 🌱✨ Celebrating the army of freelance & grassroots creatives on which our sector relies 🌿 Nominate Fearless Freelancers & Small but Mighty Orgs curiousminds.org.uk/the-northern-c…

⏰ Nominations close in 5 days... 💡 Help us to shine a light on best practice, innovation and activism in the field of cultural education. It's free to nominate, you can nominate yourself or others. curiousminds.org.uk/the-northern-c…

Don't forget, applications close on Sunday!!

#NCEA2024 Curious Minds . Eeeeeeek!! We’re really looking forward to welcoming and celebrating our wonderful guests today! The space is looking fabulous and we can’t wait to see you!

We’re over at The Edge in #Wigan for #CulturalEducation #NCEA2024 hosted by Curious Minds We’ve just had our first entry for our competition to win a free circus workshop!

Loved the #NCEA2024 Curious Minds don’t forget #DontStopBelieving youtu.be/n7H9nEZtFcc?si…

If you're not watching the arts hustings, it's happening now! #SouthbankCentre #UKELection2024 #ArtsPolicy #electiondebate youtube.com/watch?v=SIH8KW… Sincerely hoping there will be a question on children, young people and cultural education....

We are looking to build a diverse network of professionals from across the cultural & education sectors through monthly meetings. Are you interested in creating high quality work for, by & with children & young people? Our next Network Meeting is July 12: bit.ly/CCN724

Brilliant report from @CFTA here. Thank you for making visible what we've all been experiencing and witnessing.....

Calling creative teachers! Want to develop yourself as an arts leader? We're accepting applications for Leading The Arts in Your School, our annual CPD course for teachers who want to shape their school's arts and culture journey. Apply before 5th Nov. bit.ly/3ZJowuS