Curious Minds
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We dream of a future where being creative and experiencing brilliant culture is a regular part of every child’s learning and life.
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🌟 Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action
📆 December 2nd
📍 Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Join teaching artists, cultural leaders, funders, and policymakers to explore how we make teaching artistry visible, valued, and sustained.
🌟 Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action
📆 December 2nd
📍 Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Join teaching artists, cultural leaders, funders, and policymakers to explore how we make teaching artistry visible, valued, and sustained.
New year, new events ✨
Networking, wellbeing, careers, creative inspiration; we've got a lot coming up over the next few months.
All are free to attend: linktr.ee/Curiousmindsnw
Here's to a creative 2026 🎉
Networking, wellbeing, careers, creative inspiration; we've got a lot coming up over the next few months.
All are free to attend: linktr.ee/Curiousmindsnw
Here's to a creative 2026 🎉
January 5, 2026 at 6:14 PM
New year, new events ✨
Networking, wellbeing, careers, creative inspiration; we've got a lot coming up over the next few months.
All are free to attend: linktr.ee/Curiousmindsnw
Here's to a creative 2026 🎉
Networking, wellbeing, careers, creative inspiration; we've got a lot coming up over the next few months.
All are free to attend: linktr.ee/Curiousmindsnw
Here's to a creative 2026 🎉
🎬 March 26: Baka Bah, founder of SNE Studios CIC, on leaving the 9-5 for community filmmaking and radical storytelling: thehourspotlightmar26.eventbrite.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🎬 March 26: Baka Bah, founder of SNE Studios CIC, on leaving the 9-5 for community filmmaking and radical storytelling: thehourspotlightmar26.eventbrite.co.uk
📖 February 26: Seherish, founder of The Cosy Desi Club, on building platforms that celebrate under-represented voices: thehourspotlightfeb26.eventbrite.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
📖 February 26: Seherish, founder of The Cosy Desi Club, on building platforms that celebrate under-represented voices: thehourspotlightfeb26.eventbrite.co.uk
🎨 January 29: Corinne, a disabled artist, will discuss their experiences creating art from home.: thehourspotlightjan26.eventbrite.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🎨 January 29: Corinne, a disabled artist, will discuss their experiences creating art from home.: thehourspotlightjan26.eventbrite.co.uk
We're launching our new season of The Hour: Spotlight with three incredible speakers in the new year.
Each session, we'll sit down with a guest speaker to hear their creative journey: the real story, not the highlight reel.
Last Thursday of each month | 12–1pm | Free | Online
Each session, we'll sit down with a guest speaker to hear their creative journey: the real story, not the highlight reel.
Last Thursday of each month | 12–1pm | Free | Online
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We're launching our new season of The Hour: Spotlight with three incredible speakers in the new year.
Each session, we'll sit down with a guest speaker to hear their creative journey: the real story, not the highlight reel.
Last Thursday of each month | 12–1pm | Free | Online
Each session, we'll sit down with a guest speaker to hear their creative journey: the real story, not the highlight reel.
Last Thursday of each month | 12–1pm | Free | Online
Curious Minds is looking for a Head of Communications and PR, a leader who wants their work to create real change in children’s lives.
⏳ Hours: 30 hours per week, permanent
💫 Salary: £39,837 to £43,570 FTE (pro rata)
More information and how to apply: curiousminds.org.uk/head-of-comm...
⏳ Hours: 30 hours per week, permanent
💫 Salary: £39,837 to £43,570 FTE (pro rata)
More information and how to apply: curiousminds.org.uk/head-of-comm...
Vacancy: Head of Communications & PR
We're looking for an experienced communications professional to join our nationally recognised, values-driven arts education charity at an exciting moment in its journey.
curiousminds.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Curious Minds is looking for a Head of Communications and PR, a leader who wants their work to create real change in children’s lives.
⏳ Hours: 30 hours per week, permanent
💫 Salary: £39,837 to £43,570 FTE (pro rata)
More information and how to apply: curiousminds.org.uk/head-of-comm...
⏳ Hours: 30 hours per week, permanent
💫 Salary: £39,837 to £43,570 FTE (pro rata)
More information and how to apply: curiousminds.org.uk/head-of-comm...
J tried drums at a youth hub, got hooked after a family concert, and wanted to learn properly.
The Chance to See Fund got him an invisible drum kit + 2 months of lessons.
Now he's in 2 bands and says he's found his creative voice 🥁
curiousminds.org.uk/seeing-is-be...
The Chance to See Fund got him an invisible drum kit + 2 months of lessons.
Now he's in 2 bands and says he's found his creative voice 🥁
curiousminds.org.uk/seeing-is-be...
December 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
J tried drums at a youth hub, got hooked after a family concert, and wanted to learn properly.
The Chance to See Fund got him an invisible drum kit + 2 months of lessons.
Now he's in 2 bands and says he's found his creative voice 🥁
curiousminds.org.uk/seeing-is-be...
The Chance to See Fund got him an invisible drum kit + 2 months of lessons.
Now he's in 2 bands and says he's found his creative voice 🥁
curiousminds.org.uk/seeing-is-be...
Come The Hour, come the creatives 🎨
Teaching artist? Youth worker? Freelance creative? Cultural practitioner?
Join us Thursday for The Hour: Connect—a relaxed online space to meet peers who share your values.
📅 11 Dec | 12–1pm | Free
No agenda.
Register: TheHourConnectDec25.eventbrite.co.uk
Teaching artist? Youth worker? Freelance creative? Cultural practitioner?
Join us Thursday for The Hour: Connect—a relaxed online space to meet peers who share your values.
📅 11 Dec | 12–1pm | Free
No agenda.
Register: TheHourConnectDec25.eventbrite.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Come The Hour, come the creatives 🎨
Teaching artist? Youth worker? Freelance creative? Cultural practitioner?
Join us Thursday for The Hour: Connect—a relaxed online space to meet peers who share your values.
📅 11 Dec | 12–1pm | Free
No agenda.
Register: TheHourConnectDec25.eventbrite.co.uk
Teaching artist? Youth worker? Freelance creative? Cultural practitioner?
Join us Thursday for The Hour: Connect—a relaxed online space to meet peers who share your values.
📅 11 Dec | 12–1pm | Free
No agenda.
Register: TheHourConnectDec25.eventbrite.co.uk
We're proud to share a beautiful new short film we’ve created, in collaboration with poet and teaching artist Tom Stocks.
We've submitted it to this year's Smiley Charity Film Awards. The more votes our film gets, the more hearts and minds we reach: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/when-w...
We've submitted it to this year's Smiley Charity Film Awards. The more votes our film gets, the more hearts and minds we reach: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/when-w...
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We're proud to share a beautiful new short film we’ve created, in collaboration with poet and teaching artist Tom Stocks.
We've submitted it to this year's Smiley Charity Film Awards. The more votes our film gets, the more hearts and minds we reach: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/when-w...
We've submitted it to this year's Smiley Charity Film Awards. The more votes our film gets, the more hearts and minds we reach: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/when-w...
We can’t wait to welcome you to Liverpool’s Royal Court tomorrow for our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action.
If you haven’t bought your ticket yet... there’s still time! Come along for a packed day.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
If you haven’t bought your ticket yet... there’s still time! Come along for a packed day.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We can’t wait to welcome you to Liverpool’s Royal Court tomorrow for our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action.
If you haven’t bought your ticket yet... there’s still time! Come along for a packed day.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
If you haven’t bought your ticket yet... there’s still time! Come along for a packed day.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
Wondering what the Symposium will look like?
The Teaching Artistry in Action Symposium brings together artists, researchers, arts leaders, educators and community practitioners to explore the purpose, power and practice of artists who teach.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
The Teaching Artistry in Action Symposium brings together artists, researchers, arts leaders, educators and community practitioners to explore the purpose, power and practice of artists who teach.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Wondering what the Symposium will look like?
The Teaching Artistry in Action Symposium brings together artists, researchers, arts leaders, educators and community practitioners to explore the purpose, power and practice of artists who teach.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
The Teaching Artistry in Action Symposium brings together artists, researchers, arts leaders, educators and community practitioners to explore the purpose, power and practice of artists who teach.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
Join us this week for an engaging conversation with Jodi-Alissa Bickerton, Deputy Artistic Director at Graeae Theatre Company.
When is it?
Thursday 27th November.
12pm to 1pm.
We'd love for you to join the conversation: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
When is it?
Thursday 27th November.
12pm to 1pm.
We'd love for you to join the conversation: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Join us this week for an engaging conversation with Jodi-Alissa Bickerton, Deputy Artistic Director at Graeae Theatre Company.
When is it?
Thursday 27th November.
12pm to 1pm.
We'd love for you to join the conversation: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
When is it?
Thursday 27th November.
12pm to 1pm.
We'd love for you to join the conversation: thehourspotlightnov25.eventbrite.co.uk
If you are an artist or you work with artists, this day is for you.
📅 2nd December | Liverpool’s Royal Court
👉 teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
📅 2nd December | Liverpool’s Royal Court
👉 teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action
A space to explore how the work of artists who teach across education, culture and communities can be recognised, valued and sustained.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If you are an artist or you work with artists, this day is for you.
📅 2nd December | Liverpool’s Royal Court
👉 teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
📅 2nd December | Liverpool’s Royal Court
👉 teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
At a crucial moment for cultural + ed. policy, we’re bringing together leading voices from arts, education + community practice to explore how this work can be better understood + properly supported.
This event is for:
🎨 Teaching artists
💡 Funders & policymakers
🏛 Cultural & education leaders
This event is for:
🎨 Teaching artists
💡 Funders & policymakers
🏛 Cultural & education leaders
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
At a crucial moment for cultural + ed. policy, we’re bringing together leading voices from arts, education + community practice to explore how this work can be better understood + properly supported.
This event is for:
🎨 Teaching artists
💡 Funders & policymakers
🏛 Cultural & education leaders
This event is for:
🎨 Teaching artists
💡 Funders & policymakers
🏛 Cultural & education leaders
Join us at Liverpool’s Royal Court to champion the people who walk into classrooms, community spaces and rehearsal rooms to open up creativity in others. This day is about ensuring they feel seen, valued and connected to something bigger than any single project.
Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action
A space to explore how the work of artists who teach across education, culture and communities can be recognised, valued and sustained.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join us at Liverpool’s Royal Court to champion the people who walk into classrooms, community spaces and rehearsal rooms to open up creativity in others. This day is about ensuring they feel seen, valued and connected to something bigger than any single project.
📣 10 days to go 📣
Teaching Artistry in Action is a national symposium designed to put the artistic workforce who teach in education and community settings firmly at the centre of the conversation.
Teaching Artistry in Action is a national symposium designed to put the artistic workforce who teach in education and community settings firmly at the centre of the conversation.
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📣 10 days to go 📣
Teaching Artistry in Action is a national symposium designed to put the artistic workforce who teach in education and community settings firmly at the centre of the conversation.
Teaching Artistry in Action is a national symposium designed to put the artistic workforce who teach in education and community settings firmly at the centre of the conversation.
Join the conversation: teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action
A space to explore how the work of artists who teach across education, culture and communities can be recognised, valued and sustained.
teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Join the conversation: teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
🌟 Andy Ash 🌟
Speaking on Panel: What power do artists hold to shape people, policy and culture?
Andy is an artist, researcher and educator. Collaboration and dialogue play a big role in his creative process, making his work socially engaged and interdisciplinary.
Speaking on Panel: What power do artists hold to shape people, policy and culture?
Andy is an artist, researcher and educator. Collaboration and dialogue play a big role in his creative process, making his work socially engaged and interdisciplinary.
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🌟 Andy Ash 🌟
Speaking on Panel: What power do artists hold to shape people, policy and culture?
Andy is an artist, researcher and educator. Collaboration and dialogue play a big role in his creative process, making his work socially engaged and interdisciplinary.
Speaking on Panel: What power do artists hold to shape people, policy and culture?
Andy is an artist, researcher and educator. Collaboration and dialogue play a big role in his creative process, making his work socially engaged and interdisciplinary.
🌟 Ashleigh Nugent 🌟
Speaking on Panel: Artistic Voices in Practice
Ashleigh Nugent is a celebrated artist, writer and founder of RiseUp, a charity that uses creative arts to work with people in prisons and communities. His debut novel LOCKS (2021) is now being developed into a TV series.
Speaking on Panel: Artistic Voices in Practice
Ashleigh Nugent is a celebrated artist, writer and founder of RiseUp, a charity that uses creative arts to work with people in prisons and communities. His debut novel LOCKS (2021) is now being developed into a TV series.
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🌟 Ashleigh Nugent 🌟
Speaking on Panel: Artistic Voices in Practice
Ashleigh Nugent is a celebrated artist, writer and founder of RiseUp, a charity that uses creative arts to work with people in prisons and communities. His debut novel LOCKS (2021) is now being developed into a TV series.
Speaking on Panel: Artistic Voices in Practice
Ashleigh Nugent is a celebrated artist, writer and founder of RiseUp, a charity that uses creative arts to work with people in prisons and communities. His debut novel LOCKS (2021) is now being developed into a TV series.
We’re excited to welcome Ashleigh Nugent & Andy Ash as featured speakers at our upcoming Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Practice
2nd December @royalcourtliv.bsky.social
2nd December @royalcourtliv.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We’re excited to welcome Ashleigh Nugent & Andy Ash as featured speakers at our upcoming Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Practice
2nd December @royalcourtliv.bsky.social
2nd December @royalcourtliv.bsky.social
The Curious Minds team is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Paul Collard. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with Paul’s loving family, friends and colleagues.
In memory of our dear friend: curiousminds.org.uk/remembering-...
In memory of our dear friend: curiousminds.org.uk/remembering-...
November 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Curious Minds team is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Paul Collard. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with Paul’s loving family, friends and colleagues.
In memory of our dear friend: curiousminds.org.uk/remembering-...
In memory of our dear friend: curiousminds.org.uk/remembering-...
Join us on 2nd December at Liverpool's Royal Court: teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Join us on 2nd December at Liverpool's Royal Court: teachingartistryinaction.eventbrite.co.uk
✨ Amina Atiq – Poet, Activist & Teaching Artist
Amina’s artistry moves between teaching, poetry, activism and storytelling. She captures what it means to hold multiple identities and still speak with clarity and compassion. She embodies why we do this work… to connect, to challenge, and to belong.
Amina’s artistry moves between teaching, poetry, activism and storytelling. She captures what it means to hold multiple identities and still speak with clarity and compassion. She embodies why we do this work… to connect, to challenge, and to belong.
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
✨ Amina Atiq – Poet, Activist & Teaching Artist
Amina’s artistry moves between teaching, poetry, activism and storytelling. She captures what it means to hold multiple identities and still speak with clarity and compassion. She embodies why we do this work… to connect, to challenge, and to belong.
Amina’s artistry moves between teaching, poetry, activism and storytelling. She captures what it means to hold multiple identities and still speak with clarity and compassion. She embodies why we do this work… to connect, to challenge, and to belong.
✨ Jamie-Lee Wainman –Interdisciplinary Practitioner & Educator
Jamie-Lee's practice shows what radically inclusive, future-facing teaching artistry looks like. Her work spans 3D printing, recycled plastics + facilitation, showing how design + art can open new ways of thinking + belonging.
Jamie-Lee's practice shows what radically inclusive, future-facing teaching artistry looks like. Her work spans 3D printing, recycled plastics + facilitation, showing how design + art can open new ways of thinking + belonging.
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
✨ Jamie-Lee Wainman –Interdisciplinary Practitioner & Educator
Jamie-Lee's practice shows what radically inclusive, future-facing teaching artistry looks like. Her work spans 3D printing, recycled plastics + facilitation, showing how design + art can open new ways of thinking + belonging.
Jamie-Lee's practice shows what radically inclusive, future-facing teaching artistry looks like. Her work spans 3D printing, recycled plastics + facilitation, showing how design + art can open new ways of thinking + belonging.
Two more speakers to announce for our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action. Both of these brilliant artists will be speaking on our panel discussion, Artistic Voices in Practice.
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Two more speakers to announce for our Symposium: Teaching Artistry in Action. Both of these brilliant artists will be speaking on our panel discussion, Artistic Voices in Practice.