ARTS AWARDS

Sit & Fidget is a Registered Centre for the new Arts Awards
Our Advisors are qualified for Bronze, Silver and Gold

WHAT ARE THE ARTS AWARDS?

The Arts Award is the first award scheme to recognise the development of young artists and young arts leaders. The Arts Award celebrates the creative progress made by young people and not just their artistic skill.

It can be taken at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, which are accredited at levels 1, 2 and 3 on the National Qualifications Framework. The scheme is moderated by Trinity Guildhall

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?

If you're aged 11 to 25, and enjoy the arts...then the Arts Award is for you. You can choose your art form and make your own plans, including improving your skills, seeing the work of other artists and running your own arts project. You'll share your work with other people by recording what you do. It's up to you how you do that - writing, photos, video, sound recording, website...
There is no time limit to the award. You need to make it challenging but realistic & decide how long you want to take. You'll have an Arts Award adviser to support you. They won't tell you what to do, but will help you plan and work through the award. They can answer your questions and give you advice.

• you can start at any level because the scheme looks at the progress you make, rather than what standard you reach.
• you can take it at your own pace
• you decide your own artform (dance/ music/ performance / etc), and agree a plan of action with your Advisor that suits you.
• you can take it in a group, or working on your own, but you do need to work closely with an Advisor

for more information please go to the Scheme`s website: www.artsawards.org.uk

WHERE CAN I TAKE THEM?

Currently Sit and Fidget are providing the following Arts Award opportunities

BACKSTAGE CREW Some Members of the group are taking Gold, Silver and Bronze, with Stage Makeup, set design and propsmaking as their skills

PALACE YOUTH THEATRE The Senior Group have the opportunity to take Bronze, and the Advanced are taking Silver.

We are also working with a group of Gold candidates at St. Bernards High School, and will shortly be offering Arts Awards at a new group based at Thorpe Bay School.