Philippa Aldrich

“The essential contribution that the arts make to the health, wealth and wellbeing of the UK is clear" Michele Gregson of @nsead1 calls for a “long-term coherent plan and investment in creative arts education” - we totally agree. #CulturalEducationPlan theguardian.com/education/2023…🧵

“Art makes a person broader-minded and more imaginative” – surely, these are the qualities young people need to conceptualise a better, brighter future. Yet there’s been a 40% fall in arts GCSE entries since 2010.👇 theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

We are now hiring for a Digital Inclusion Project Assistant to join our Free Services team. If you want to be part of a #DigitalInclusion project in #Birmingham, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website for the full job specification: abilitynet.org.uk/jobs/digital-i… #A11yJobs

@TheDrugof_Art is launching new national competition today & looking for young creatives under 25. Exciting opportunity to have your art featured alongside Alison Lapper, Marc Quinn & Rankin. More info thedrugof.art/competition

First workshops for the MAF x Drug of Art collab led by the inspirational Nadia Chalk thefutureperfectcompany.com/first-workshop… With thanks to @CASSART1984 for help with the materials

Brilliant news for a brilliant book!

Do you have a community art project for Our Place 2023? 🎨 @brightfest is looking for an Our Place Artist in Residence to run a community art project for Moulsecoomb & Bevendean Visit bit.ly/3tiVK2R to learn more and apply

Do you have knowledge of both traditional and digital marketing strategies and trends? @brightdome & @brightfest are looking for a Marketing Manager: a-m-a.co.uk/jobs/marketing… Apply by 31 October at 12pm #AMAJobs #ArtsJobs

This week's episode of #Recessduty is with @MStaricoff! We discuss his book "The Joy of Not Knowing" and how we can help develop a culture of community and growth. Check it out here! 🎧 anchor.fm/recessduty/epi…

The LRB has a vacancy for an editorial intern. The post is paid, at above London Living Wage, with a start date of early November. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged. More details, including how to apply, here: lrb.co.uk/jobs

A paid opportunity for Brighton photographers / new media artists to deliver workshops at the LGBTQ+ Ledword Centre and be part of SEAS' Photo-Fringe exhibition. Please send your details and a proposal to hi@seasbrighton.org / heading "Photography at SEAS" Deadline: 28/08

Exclusive tshirts by @rankinphoto and @_MarcQuinn the latest rewards for the @TheDrugof_Art crowdfunder to support young people's mental health thro art crowdfunder.co.uk/p/drug-of-art #mental health #art

We are SO close to our target! Please help us reach it by sharing this to your rich aunts and friends. Every donation makes such a huge difference in helping young people and their mental health! crowdfunder.co.uk/p/drug-of-art

Why creativity is important to education – Drug of Art thefutureperfectcompany.com/why-creativity… @TheDrugof_Art #art #education #mentalhealth

Such an exciting project and venture! youtu.be/RML6D-tWWbc @AlisonLapperMBE @ChalkProductio3 @ThFuturePerfect

We’ve just had the first in our new series of Brains at the Bevy talks. We love this partnership with @cuppbrighton and @uniofbrighton ! The next on June 1st could not be more timely, it’s on the Energy Crisis. Free tickets, so get ‘em now! ticketsource.co.uk/university-of-…

Great start to crowdfunder @TheDrugof_Art ! Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed. Pls keep sharing bacommunityfund.co.uk/p/drug-of-art #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Please share and donate if you can to this fantastic project #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2022

THE DRUG OF ART is a project aiming to bring the conversation of how art can support mental health and wellbeing to young people through workshops, exhibitions and a podcast! Official launch is this Monday. #TheDrugOfArt #MentalHealthAwareness