Government Launches Pilot Scheme to Develop the Creative Talents of Young People

The Government has announced that it is seeking expression of interests from local partnerships to participate in a £25 million pilot to give young people in England the chance to experience high quality arts and culture.
The funding is being made available through the new 'Find Your Talent' scheme and will be piloted in 10 local areas. The scheme aims to give young people the chance to discover and develop their talents.
This will include the chance to; perform on stage and attend performances, exhibitions and heritage sites; get hands-on experience of the creative industries; learn a musical instrument, and take part in a musical performance; produce creative writing; learn about - and practise - new media and digital art; and develop art and craft skills.
Each partnership has the opportunity to apply for up to £2.5 million is funding.

All Partnerships should include the Local Authority (or local authorities if covering a wider area), the local Music Service, all appropriate cultural institutions and specialist schools, and cultural programmes such as Arts Award, and, where these are in operation, Renaissance in the Regions, Cultural Hubs and Creative Partnerships.
Partnerships should also make links with local creative industries and other creators and professionals.
The closing date for submitting expressions of interests is 5 pm on the 7th April 2008.... www.creative-partnerships.com/offer