Artsmark

Artsmark is awarded to schools who show a commitment to the full range of arts - music, dance, drama and art and design. It is a national award scheme and is managed by Arts Council England.

The Artsmark is available to all schools in England. It is awarded after an application, assessment and validation process.

Schools can apply for one of three levels - Artsmark, Artsmark Silver or Artsmark Gold. Criteria for each level is detailed in the Application form and guidance materials.

Schools may apply for an Artsmark in December of each year. Application forms and guidance materials for the new round are generally available from each September. The Arts Development Team is able to offer support to schools wishing to apply for Artsmark which includes:

• Presentation: Introduction to the Artsmark Award 
• Resources materials and support information
• Review of Draft Form
• References

Further details are available at www.artsmark.org.uk For help and information during the application period (which runs from August to November) or if you have difficulty downloading the application forms or guidance documents, please contact the Artsmark helpline on 0800 0560 196. Email: artsmark@artscouncil.org.uk or write to: Artsmark , Arts Council England, 14 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 3NQ