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The Prince's Foundation for Children & the Arts launches Arts and Kids week
23rd October 2007
The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts has launched Arts & Kids Week 2007 in order to help children experience the full spectrum of the arts.
In conjunction with Classic FM, hundreds of events are being staged in cultural venues around the country for children and their families during Autumn half term 2007 (20th – 28th October).
By visiting www.childrenandarts.org.uk/events you can find out about the variety of art events taking place in your local area, from plays to painting, storytelling and music workshops to film making.
The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts targets children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the very best of the arts.
The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts believes that the arts should not be an elitist luxury, but that they should be the right of every child in Britain today.
Access to the arts has a proven positive impact, resulting in:
• Unlocking talent
• Raising aspirations
• Improving self-esteem and confidence
• Developing intellectual, social and emotional skills
• Developing physical skills
• Making children feel comfortable in cultural venues
• Encouraging creativity, experimentation and fun
• Changing behaviour and attitudes to learning
Supporters of The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts include Richard E Grant, Penelope Keith, Kate Adie, Hugh Fernley-Whittingstall, Quentin Blake, Jeremy Irons, Hayley Westenra and Sharon Osbourne, some of whom will be participating in Arts & Kids Week.
Rebecca Eastmond, Director of The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts, said “Arts and Kids week is a great way for mums and dads to give their children the chance to experience all that the creative arts have to offer. Getting involved is not only fun, it can also open up a young person’s eyes to new ideas and wider horizons.”
Click here to find an event near you.
Click here to visit The Prince’s Foundation for Children and the Arts website.
Click here to visit the Children's Art Room Gallery on this website.