Artsmark
Encyclopedia
Artsmark is a national award scheme managed by Arts Council England
. The scheme, that is open to all school
s in England
, recognises schools with a high level of provision in the arts
.
There are three levels of award:
Arts Council England
Arts Council England was formed in 1994 when the Arts Council of Great Britain was divided into three separate bodies for England, Scotland and Wales. It is a non-departmental public body of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport...
. The scheme, that is open to all school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
s in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, recognises schools with a high level of provision in the arts
The arts
The arts are a vast subdivision of culture, composed of many creative endeavors and disciplines. It is a broader term than "art", which as a description of a field usually means only the visual arts. The arts encompass visual arts, literary arts and the performing arts – music, theatre, dance and...
.
There are three levels of award:
- Artsmark Gold
- Artsmark Silver
- Artsmark (formerly Artsmark Bronze)