Concerned about the arts in schools?

• LocationLondon, Lewisham
• Type
• Salary
• Artformcrafts, combined arts, film, interdisciplinary arts, literature, museums, photography, music, theatre, visual arts
• ContactJane Hendrie jane@leanarts.org.uk

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New speakers announced for Myths and Misinformation, in partnership with Goldsmiths, University of London. We have just 10 places remaining, please book soon.

Myths and Misinformation

What are the myths and misinformation about choosing to study arts subjects and how can we dispel them?

Thursday 9th February, 17:00 - 19:30

Goldsmiths, New Cross, SE14 6NW

Do you have concerns about the future of the arts in education?

• How do young people progress into careers in the arts? What are the barriers?
• How does studying arts subjects benefit young people in their career and life choices?
• How do young people gain advice and information about studying the arts in school whatever career they want?

Join Lewisham Education Arts Network (LEAN) to:

• Hear from speakers
• Share your views
• Meet others over a glass of wine or juice

 Speakers:

Pauline Tambling CBE is Joint CEO at Creative and Cultural Skills. Pauline will draw on her extensive experience and talk on creative sector growth, career routes and more.

Steve Moffitt, CEO of A New Direction (AND). AND work to ensure that young people get the most out of London’s extraordinary creative and cultural offer. Steve will talk on the barriers to a career in the arts.

Wyn Griffiths is Senior Lecturer, Middlesex University, Department of Design Engineering and Mathematics, School of Science and Technology. Wyn will talk on whether studying a broad range of subjects (including the arts) is a benefit or barrier to HE entry in non arts subjects. 

Professor Michael Archer is Head of Undergraduate Studies in the Art Department at Goldsmiths, and Programme Leader of the BA Fine Art programme. Michael will talk about the changes to art and design in school and the impact for those who wish to study Art at University level.

Catherine Sercombe is Head of Arts Programmes at Trinity College London.  Catherine will talk about the impact Arts Award has on young people’s career choices, skills development and interactions with the arts and cultural sector,  identified through research carried out by London South Bank University.

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Concerned about the arts in schools?