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Our education resources feature Manchester stories, are created by the city's cultural organisations or are recommended by local educators.
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Cultural Directory
22/1/2026
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Manchester's Creative Cultural Directory

A summary of creative culture opportunities that young people and schools can access next year!
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Curriculum Resources
5/2/2025
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S.A.M (The Story Archivists in Manchester)

A delivery plan for a new Key Stage 2 Local History project.
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Case Study
28/1/2025
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Health & Wellbeing Project Case Study 3

A report on drama workshops at Burnage Academy, facilitated by Odd Arts.
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Case Study
28/1/2025
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Jazz Diaspora Project Case Study

A report on a Jazz Diaspora project from the University of Manchester & Creative Manchester at Stanley Grove & Abraham Moss School.
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Case Study
3/11/2024
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Creative Influencers Case Study 2023-24

Our youth voice group, the Creative Influencers, and what they have achieved in 2023-24.
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Case Study
26/7/2024
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Health & Wellbeing Project Case Study

A report on the impact of music, animation and dance workshops led by Brighter Sound and Afrocats for Our Lady's RC students.
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Case Study
26/7/2024
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Creative Leaders Programme Pilot: Impact Report

Read the Impact Report for the 2024 Creative Leaders Programme pilot.
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1/7/2024
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Health & Wellbeing Project Case Study 2

A report on the process of creating a wellbeing garden at Burnage Academy with Z-arts.
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1/2/2024
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Teaching Science Creatively

A selection of lesson plans and resources aimed at Year 3 pupils, teaching the science curriculum in a creative way.
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Charity Strategic Plans
3/12/2023
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MADE's Strategic Plan 2024-2027

Our strategic plan for the next three years of activity.
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29/11/2023
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12 Months of Black British History - Decollage workshop

Any educator, teacher or facilitator can deliver this 'Decollage' workshop promoting black history across the whole year with this resource.
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Case Study
1/11/2023
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MADE Case Study: How can we help you reach Gatsby benchmarks at college level?

Read about how we used the Gatsby framework to ensure a high impact creative careers work experience opportunity.
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24/10/2023
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Algorithms - Factory International

Dance, music and writing challenges, discussion prompts and lesson plans inspired by 'Free Your Mind' at Factory International.
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11/10/2023
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Manchester-fy The Curriculum Activity Sheets

Pupil activities to input into the Manchester curriculum
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Curriculum Resources
20/9/2023
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Child-Friendly City: Comic Strip

A chance for children to let us know what matters to them, so we can make Manchester a child-friendly city.
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24/8/2023
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CHATTIN' with Tiffany from HOME

Watch Josh and Tiffany chat about her role within the Creative Development team at arts centre HOME
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26/6/2023
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Bunting Flags inspired by Lily Parr

This activity prompts pupils to learn about the history of Women's Football and the importance of players such as Lily Parr.
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24/4/2023
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CHATTIN' with Jess from Digit Music

Josh and Jess have a chat bout her journey to being a learning coordinator at Digit Music
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18/4/2023
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MADE Youth Voice: Fortune Teller Resource

MADE: UNICEF Child-Friendly City Chatterbox Activity
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18/4/2023
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CHATTIN' with Stefano Doriano - Associate Producer at Cloud Imperium Games

Josh meets Cloud Imperium Gaming, Associate Producer Stefano Doriano. Stefan shares some great tips and insight into his chosen career
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18/4/2023
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CHATTIN' with Abigail Hellam - Production Administrator for Factory International

Josh meets Production Administrator Abigail Hellam. Abi shares some great tips and insight into her chosen career and how she got there.
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18/4/2023
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CHATTIN' with Hannah from The Whitworth

Josh finds out what Hannah's job looks like on a daily basis and how she got to work at The Whitworth
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18/4/2023
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CHATTIN' with Maya from Manchester Museum

Hear all about how Maya began her journey into arts and culture with Manchester Museum
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18/4/2023
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Discover! Creative Careers

Find out more about the huge spectrum of jobs and careers that exist within the creative sector in one easy to use, explorable directory.
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11/4/2023
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CHATTIN' with Sadia Mir - Public Speaker, Creative and Cultural Facilitator

Josh meets Public Speaker, Creative and Cultural Facilitator Sadia. Sadia shares some great tips and insight into her freelance career
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Creative Careers
11/4/2023
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CHATTIN' with Jodie Smith - Senior Media & Content Producer at Yellow Jigsaw

Josh meets Senior Media & Content Producer, Jodie. Jodie shares some great tips and insight into her arts career and the creative industry.
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24/2/2023
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UNITY RADIO - Manchester Hip-Hop Archive

The Manchester Hip Hop Archive is the first Archive and resource hub for the Hip Hop movement in the United Kingdom.
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24/2/2023
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Revealing Histories - Learning Resources

Revealing Histories have collected resources together exploring Greater Manchester's role in the transatlantic slave trade.
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24/2/2023
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Inspired Histories - Information for Organisations

CPD and education on black history and how it feeds into modern life, delivered by Linford Sweeney
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24/2/2023
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The World Reimagined Learning Programme

Our learning programme is an experiential and transformative journey for students, teachers and schools.
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16/2/2023
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The Black Curriculum

Amazing resources available to teachers and young people
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Case Study
23/11/2022
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City as Art School "Why Music Matters"

Learn from how Pioneer High School and Digit Music used technology in SEN settings
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23/11/2022
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City as Art School "Why Dance Matters"

Z-arts and Trinity High discover the importance of expression through dance
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22/11/2022
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City as Art School "Why Design Matters"

Manchester Communications Academy and Manchester Art Gallery explore design
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15/11/2022
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City as Art School "Why Art Matters"

Watch and find out about the Whitworth and St Margaret's CofE project on the importance of arts.
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15/11/2022
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City as Art School "Why Poetry Matters"

Levenshulme High and Manchester Poetry Library workshop the importance of poetry
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15/11/2022
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City as Art School "Why Digital Creative Media Matters"

The Manchester College and HOME get together to explore digital the importance of digital creative media.
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15/11/2022
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City as Art School "Why Drama Matters"

Watch our City as Art School partnerships and the brilliant work and feedback from them by young people!
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28/10/2022
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City as Art School "Why Photography Matters"

Watch our City as Art School partnerships and the brilliant work and feedback from them by young people!
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22/8/2022
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CHATTIN' with O'cian from Corrie

Watch how O'Cian became a Production Manager on Coronation Street
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18/8/2022
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HOME Career Profile Videos

Find out about the roles within creative organisations that aren't just creative content making!
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2/8/2022
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Manchester International Festival - CV Skills

Presentation, advice and creative templates to help develop your CV
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24/6/2022
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Whitworth Art Gallery Careers

Quick question and answers from The Whitworth Gallery team
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24/6/2022
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Digit Music Careers Pack

There are hundreds of different types of jobs in the music industries. This pack will help you explore the many roles there truly are!
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12/4/2022
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20 questions to prompt discussion with pupils about art and design work

Edit these slides to suit your pupils and lead conversation, peer review and deepen exploration of art and design.
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7/3/2022
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The Actions: A Play for the People

This activity, from the Drama Department at the University of Manchester, prompts pupils to read out loud and discuss a play.
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9/12/2021
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Ode to Childhood

This activity from spoken word collective Young Identity prompts pupils to write odes to their childhoods.
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17/11/2021
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Galaxies of Neurons Firing

Galaxies of Neurons Firing is Every Brain's guide for theatres and cultural organisations on supporting neurodiversity.
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15/11/2021
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A Guide for SEND teachers working in SEND schools

Download the free Guide for Primary SEND Teachers Working in SEND Schools
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8/11/2021
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The Anti-Racist Educator

Anti-Racist Learning Resources curated by the Anti-Racist Educator collective.
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12/10/2021
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The World Reimagined

The World Reimagined is a ground-breaking national art education project to transform how we understand the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
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11/10/2021
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The Walk Education & Activity Pack

Manchester International Festival have put together an Education Activity & Resource Pack themed around Amal's journey.
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25/8/2021
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Black Lives Matter Wallpapers

This activity from the Comino Foundation and The Manchester College challenges pupils to create Black Lives Matter inspired wallpapers.
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16/8/2021
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Self-celebration bird puppets

From Manchester Deaf Centre and the Royal Exchange Theatre, this BSL signed video inspires children to create self-celebration bird puppets.
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16/8/2021
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World-changing wall hangers

From Manchester Deaf Centre and the Royal Exchange Theatre, this BSL-signed video prompts young children to make inspiring wall art.
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29/6/2021
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CHATTIN' with Tracy

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Tracy, Costume Lead at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.
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CHATTIN' with Rose

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Rose, zine editor and Leadership Projects Coordinator at Contact Theater.
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CHATTIN' with Kirsty

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Kirsty Gbasai to hear about her work as a creative workshop facilitator for young people in Manchester.
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24/6/2021
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Tell your story with images

The National Football Museum and artist Billy Colours demonstrate how you can make artwork that celebrates your own resilience and strength.
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CHATTIN' with Ibukun

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Ibukun, founder of Manchester-based design agency, Bukky Baldwin. 
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CHATTIN' with Corey

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Manchester-based actor Corey Weekes to discuss life in the industry.
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CHATTIN' with Raffie

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Raffie to learn about her career as a deaf Performer, Artist and Choreographer.
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CHATTIN' with Mali

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets local Mali Hayes to learn about life as a Manchester-based singer and musician.
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CHATTIN' with Rebecca

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Rebecca Burns to talk about life as a Manchester-based photographer.
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8/6/2021
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Interpreting poetry through movement

This activity from Z-Arts prompts pupils to explore a variety of poems before interpreting them through movement and dance.
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7/6/2021
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CHATTIN' with Tilly

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Tilly, an artist & Museum Futures trainee with the National Football Museum.
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CHATTIN' with Rod

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Rod, Creative Producer at 42nd Street & The Horsfall, Manchester.
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CHATTIN' with Rivca

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Rivca, learning about her work as both a creative freelancer and an events producer at MIF.
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My Hero Is...

This activity, from spoken word collective Young Identity, prompts pupils to produce poetry, inspired by young inspirational leaders.
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CHATTIN' - Your Future

Local filmmaker Josh Wilkinson outlines the five key questions to ask yourself if you're interested in a creative career in Manchester.
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Make an inspired portrait

Manchester Art Gallery and artist Venessa Scott challenge you to use everyday items to make a portrait of somebody that’s inspiring to you.
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7/6/2021
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6 Black Artists With Links To Manchester

A spotlight on 6 prominent black artists who live, work or have presented in Manchester.
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CHATTIN' with Isah

Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Isah, the Children and Young Person Coordinator at The Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.
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Create Your Own Song

Manchester's Band on the Wall takes you through the step by step process of creating your very own song
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Make an Encyclopedia of Wonderful Things

Manchester Museum and artist Venessa Scott challenge you to explore your world and create an Encyclopedia of Wonderful Things.
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Design a festival for your home

Josh Wilkinson and the Manchester International Festival challenges you to design a festival for your own home.
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Art as Activism: Your Voice

This activity from Manchester Art Gallery prompts pupils to outline their ideal society before transferring their vision in to poetic verse.
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Art as Activism: Collage Art

Produce collage art with your pupils inspired by the amazing story of Sarah Parker Remond, an American lecturer, activist and abolitionist
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28/5/2021
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Cloud Drawing

Artist Luke Adamson teams up with The Whitworth to create a drawing challenge, inspired by their collection of artworks featuring clouds.
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List Poetry

Poet Johnny Woodhams teams up with The Whitworth to create a poetry challenge, inpsired by their collection of artwork featuring clouds.
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Create your own Atelier space

This punchy guide from the Whitworth Art Gallery shows how to make your own creative, open-play Atelier space.
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21/4/2021
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Your City, Your Culture

7 tips to help young people feel comfortable in their local cultural venues (...by other young people).
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Upcycled Art

This activity from HOME prompts pupils to produce upcycled collage art, inspired by nature in Manchester.
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Total Darkness

Set in a spooky town where the the lights have gone out, this video game from the Science Museum Group explores science in a creative way.
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Design and protype your own app

This series of fun and clear activities from Design Club leads pupils through the process of designing and creating their own app.
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Artful Maths

Bold, bright and beautiful ideas for mathematics teaching, learning and play.
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20/4/2021
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Science Museum Group's 3D object archive

From the technical to the macabre, these 3D scans from the Science Museum Group's object collection are great inspiration for art.
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16/4/2021
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Design a self-celebration sash

This BSL signed video from Manchester Deaf Centre and the Royal Exchange Theatre guides you to create your own self-celebration sash.
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12/4/2021
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Illustrating Stories For Kids

From Story Drawing Club and Z Arts, this video series shows young people how to  illustrate their own picture book.
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24/6/2020
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11 Black Football History Makers

This short film from the National Football Museum introduces 11 of football's black history makers through items from their collection.
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20/6/2020
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Black Lives Matter Timeline

A presentation timeline of the Black Lives Matter movement, from its inception as a hashtag to our own protest marches here in Manchester.
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8/6/2020
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The (incomplete) Lit in Colour book list

These reading lists, compiled by publisher Penguin, each have over 100 recommended titles by writers of colour for Primary and Secondary.
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31/5/2020
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BLM Manchester protest photography

Explore Jake Hardy's photography library from the BLM Manchester protest, 31 May 2020
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CHATTIN' with Yemi

Local filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Yemi, singer, songwriter and Community Engagement Officer at Z-Arts, Manchester.
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