How Artsmark works

Use Artsmark’s clear and flexible framework to embed creativity across your whole curriculum and to address school improvement priorities.

It is a two-year cyclical program that supports you to reflect, plan and develop your arts provision. You’ll receive support throughout via Goldsmiths’ Artsmark learning program.

Watch this short animation to see how the journey works.

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1. Register for Artsmark and take Module 1 – Artsmark e-learning module

This is a short, interactive online training session that gives the introductory information you’ll need about Artsmark.

2. Complete the Self-Assessment and take Module 2 – Making Change

Having carried out a Self-Assessment, the Module 2 - Making Change training session will help you to design and develop action research to extend and enrich arts, culture and creativity in your learning community, supporting you to complete your Statement of Commitment.

3. Submit your Statement of Commitment

The Statement of Commitment is the first formal submission Artsmark journey, where you will outline how you plan to transform your school through creativity.

4. Deliver your goals

Now you have two years to work on embedding culture and creativity in your curriculum by working towards the goals you have set out in your Statement of Commitment. You’ll receive ongoing support throughout your journey from Goldsmiths.

5. Attend Module - Impact of Change

This training session will help you to evaluate the impact of your new creative curriculum on your pupils, school and wider community. This is the core support for helping you to feel confident in writing your Statement of Impact.

6. Submit your Statement of Impact

The Statement of Impact is the second and final formal submission on your Artsmark journey. This is where you will evaluate and provide evidence of the impact of the work you have carried out throughout your Artsmark journey.

7. Receive your Artsmark Award and re-register

Your Artsmark Award is accredited by Arts Council England. There are three levels: Silver, Gold or Platinum. Find out about how we award. We also provide lots of resources to help you celebrate your success.

Infographic titled 'Steps in the Artsmark journey' showing seven steps from registration to receiving the award

How long does an Artsmark journey take?

Schools can take up to two years to complete their Artsmark journey and your award is valid for two years. So all this, plus an incredible CPD offer for an investment of just £500 - £250 if you’ve fewer than 100 pupils!

How do we award?

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Every school’s Statement of Commitment and Statement of Impact is evaluated by our expert team of Artsmark Assessors . Our Assessors look at:

how far your school’s arts and cultural provision has progressed
the impact of Artsmark on your school
the objectives and goals you’ve achieved (not ones that are yet to be completed)

Once your submissions enter this assessment phase, schools can expect to receive the outcome of their award no later than a full term after submitting their Statement of Impact. Schools receive one of three Artsmark levels: Silver, Gold or Platinum.