Art News and Events

Art & Design CPD to support Kent Teachers

Teachers from primary and secondary schools throughout Kent have attended a wide range of courses, workshops and network sessions. Developing new skills, confidence and sharing good practice has been our focus - along with a lot of fun and mess!

Tell us what you want!

Courses are available through our central programme but we also design and tailor CPD
to your needs. If you are looking to develop
any aspect of Art & Design provision in your
school, contact us to discuss your needs. 

Young People's Arts Award

Another Arts Council initiative growing in strength is the Young People’s Arts Award.  This is an award scheme for young people which recognises their participation and personal development through the Arts.  Available at Bronze, Silver or Gold, the Award has attracted a lot of interest from Kent Schools.

We can offer training for those wishing to run the award here in Kent.  For further information, contact Michele Gregson.

More information about Arts Award.

The London 2012 Olympic Games and the Arts

Kent is committed to ensuring that all young people benefit from the lasting legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games and are leading the way with the ’20 in 12’ Learning Programme, to celebrate the exciting and innovative work being developed in our schools.  The Arts have an important role to play in the 20 in 12 programme.

To find out more about the Olympic & Paralympic values and the way your school can get involved visit:

The Kent Sport Website           The Kent 20 in 12 Website 

Turner Contemporary
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Turner Contemporary is a visual arts organisation that celebrates JMW Turner's association with Margate and, through a varied programme of exhibitions and events, promotes an understanding and enjoyment of historical and contemporary art. Work is underway to build a permanent gallery in Margate.

Turner Contemporary have an ongoing programme of CPD opportunities to support teachers, including education evenings where teachers have the opportunity to meet the artists, chat to the gallery staff and network with other teachers.

Resources to develop numeracy through art have been developed by Thanet teachers working with an artist in response to the exhibition 'Superabundant'.