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Arts Award

Archives are not just for history! Whether it’s sketches by First World War soldiers, engravings of early coal mines or drawing inspiration from our vast collections of photographs, diaries and other records, archives are the ideal fuel for arts projects.

We offer Arts Award from at levels from Discover to Silver and can work with you to create a programme that fits with your requirements. Our ‘Discover in a Day’ workshop works well as a standalone session or fits neatly into a larger project, adding value as the children earn a recognised qualification. We can also work with you to develop a programme to deliver more in-depth projects at higher levels.

The cost will vary depending on the number of workshops and amount of preparation required. There are also moderation fees, which are charged and set by Trinity College.

We also offer Arts Award at Home, our self-guided Arts Award Discover programme for families, community groups and schools. Download our easy-to-understand logbook and get started!

Arts Award qualifications

Find out more about arts qualifications for young people at What is Arts Award?

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