Goldsmiths becomes Artsmark’s national delivery partner

Goldsmiths, University of London, will be Artsmark Award’s new national delivery partner from the start of the 2023-24 academic year.

Artsmark is the only creative quality standard for schools and education settings in England.

Accredited by Arts Council England, the award is available across three tiers – silver, gold and platinum – to schools in England.

Schools can apply for Artsmark certification by registering online, attending development training and submitting a statement of commitment and impact, with most schools taking up to two years to complete the process.

Artsmark’s website says schools with the accreditation can unlock a number of benefits, including access to professional support, advice and resources to strengthen arts provision, opportunities to train staff and support to help broaden the school’s creative curriculum.

As the new national delivery partner, Goldsmiths will develop “high-quality support and training for our Artsmark schools and education settings, marking a new chapter of collaboration, innovation, and creativity”.

Warden of Goldsmiths Professor Frances Corner says the university is delighted to be supporting the delivery of the programme.  

“This is timely and vital work in a context of economic uncertainty and evidenced inequalities in England’s cultural education landscape, and we are proud of the opportunity to make a difference, inspire ambition, and contribute to social mobility in and through the arts and culture.”