Trinity College London Arts Award

Why this award?

Arts Award is a range of unique qualifications that supports anyone aged up to 25 to grow as artists and arts leaders, inspiring them to connect with and take part in the wider arts world through taking challenges in an art form - from fashion to digital art, pottery to poetry.

Through progressing through the five levels, young people get to:

• discover the enjoyment of creating and participating in arts activities
• experience arts events
• develop creative and communication skills that are essential for success in 21st century life
• explore the work of artists and craftspeople and gain insights into the professional arts world
• gain experience and knowledge to help progress into further education and employment

Find out more about the impact of Arts Award on young people.

See the What's involved? guide here.

Who is it for?

Arts Award is available to any young person from the age of 5 up to the age of 25.

There are no entry requirements for Arts Award and Arts Award advisers can choose which level to enter their young people based on their experience.

Training is Available: Arts Award can be delivered in any setting where young people are engaging with arts and cultural activity. Find out more about training to deliver Arts Award on the training page - Arts Award adviser training

What time commitment is required?

Time commitment depends on the level of award.

Is the award externally accredited?

Arts Award qualifications are regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) in England, CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland and by Qualifications Wales. The awarding organisation is Trinity College London (TCL). Arts Award is managed by Trinity College London in association with Arts Council England.

Arts Award is currently not levelled on the SCQF. Read more on accreditation and SCQF equivalence HERE

Case study: 

Young Artist Achieves Gold Arts Award with Dyslexia Scotland  

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