The Weekly Challenge, 23rd November – The World from My Window
23rd November 2020
This week’s challenge is from The World from my Window (TWFMW), the home for storytellers… “We’re a growing global anthology of stories from the windows of the world which was started during the first UK lockdown by two old school friends.
The Weekly Challenge, 9th November 2020 – Being Human
9th November 2020
The Being Human festival, 12th-22nd November, is led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy.
The Weekly Challenge, 21st September 2020 – #CreativeCommunities
21st September 2020
“During this difficult time, we have seen the most amazing examples of how the arts and creativity have been used to build community and keep care settings connected…Corridor choirs, window art, poetry pen pals, online ceramic sessions, art packs, live-streamed concerts, craft activities, garden concerts …” This year’s National Day of Arts in Care Homes is the […]
The Weekly Challenge, 15th June 2020 – Mini Golf!
15th June 2020
Artist Anna Bruder and Poet Arji Manuelpillai run an interactive theatre and art company called A Line Art which specialises in immersive creative events for children, young people and their families.
The Weekly Challenge, 13th April 2020 – Micro Poem
13th April 2020
‘Poetry is a piece of alchemy, a piece of magic, and it’s available to all of us’ Lemn Sissay Creative Manchester are based at the University of Manchester, championing creativity and innovation by bringing educators, civic leaders and employers together.
The Weekly Challenge, 24th February 2020 – #Goals
24th February 2020
This week’s challenge is set by Michaela Tranfield, a third year English Literature student who believes goal setting is a great way to explore… “I’ve thought of a way to make goal setting more creative, helping you to reflect on your present and future plans…” Take a few moments to think about the week ahead, and […]
The Weekly Challenge, 26th August 2019 – #MyMusicalSpark
26th August 2019
A Creative Childhood This week’s challenge is set by Creative Futures, who work with communities across London and the Southeast to devise and deliver impactful, high quality arts programmes for children, young people and families.
The Weekly Challenge, 1st July 2019 – Squiggling
1st July 2019
Pick up your pens, and get ready to squiggle… This week’s challenge is set by PACT Creative (Play Act Create Transform), who work to celebrate the transformative power of creativity & play in all areas of life.
Weekly Challenge, 3rd September – Crap Faces
3rd September 2018
This week’s challenge is for people who tell themselves they cannot draw, or those who can draw but are trapped in one style, or anyone else who wants to play with a paradoxical way of stretching your artistic abilities.
Weekly Challenge, 13th August – A Moment in Time
13th August 2018
As we return to the monthly challenge of Gateshead Council’s Culture team, we remind ourselves of the Angel of the North #Angel20 celebration and re-engage with the statue as a cornerstone of the city and landscape.
Weekly Challenge, 16th July – Don’t Worry
16th July 2018
This week’s challenge was suggested to us by CoolTan Arts, an award winning arts in mental health charity run by and for adults with experience of mental health conditions.
Weekly Challenge, 2nd July – Summer Jam
2nd July 2018
With the sun streaming through the windows, the smell of suncream filling the air and that all important decision about which ice-cream to choose for the afternoon office treat, we are well and truly on our way into the summer season.
Weekly Challenge, 4th June 2018 – #HealthHaiku
4th June 2018
This week is Creativity and Wellbeing Week and therefore a great opportunity to celebrate the profound effect participation in the arts and everyday creativity can have on health and wellbeing.
Weekly Challenge, 2nd April – Positivity!
2nd April 2018
Our friends at Creative Tribe @MyCreativeTribe have set this week’s challenge for us… they like nothing better than exploring exhibitions, events, classes and groups in local communities.
Weekly Challenge, 26th March – Signs of Spring
26th March 2018
Our wonderful colleague Ed Ikin from Wakehurst (wild botanic garden) is with us as part of The Clore Leadership Programme placement and has kindly set this week’s challenge for us… As the clocks go forward and the days get brighter we hope to be seeing a transition of seasons as we move into spring.
Weekly Challenge, 19th March – Guardian Angel
19th March 2018
Last month we introduced the #Angel20 programme in partnership with Gateshead Council’s Culture Team and saw such brilliant Angel of the North birthday cards that contributed to a fantastic 20th celebration.