Resources and links to sites relating to work with young people using the arts.
The Arts Council website contains information and opportunities for young people and artists working with young people. They have also produced the publication Keeping Arts Safe, which deals with child protection issues and can be downloaded from the site.
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
Artswork are an independent development agency supporting the provision of art for young people. Their site offers information on current projects as well as resources, training opportunities and publications.
Slough Creative Academy is a partnership of training providers that looks to develop capacity for the creative industries in Slough and the Thames Valley region.
The Creative Academy provides local people with an innovative programme of creative skills development and business support in art, dance, film, music technology, singing, textiles, theatre, video production, and much more.
http://www.creativeacademy.org/
As part of their work Creative Junction deliver Creative Partnerships across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes. Creative Partnerships is an initiative developed by Arts Council England that encourages schools to link with artists and use the arts to deliver the curriculem. The site includes information on projects and how to become a creative partner.
http://www.creative-partnerships.com/
http://www.creativejunction.org.uk/
Slough Young People's Centre (SYPC), based on Slough High Street, offers creative and performing arts programmes and activities, and drop-in information and advice for 13-25 year olds. Facilities include a dance studio, recording suite, new media suite, performance space and radio station.
Site aimed at young people, detailing projects and opportunities in the arts. Artists can submit details of forthcoming projects to be listed on the site
http://www.youthartsonline.org/
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