Artsmark support

On this page, we signpost you to our support, resources, guidance and training to help you on your Artsmark journey.

The Artsmark journey supports teachers to drive change at every level – in the classroom, across the whole school and with the wider community.

Artsmark supports teachers to evaluate their school’s current arts and cultural provision and builds their confidence in delivering a more creative curriculum with long-lasting impact. The flexible Artsmark process can fit around planning cycles and there’s only two documents to submit.

Goldsmiths, University of London, is our national delivery partner. Renowned for its research and teaching and celebrated world-wide as a vibrant hub for creativity, arts and culture, Goldsmiths’ excellent learning programme offers a mixture of online and in-person sessions, networking and peer mentoring opportunities, as well as the core Artsmark development training.

Frequently asked questions

Check out our frequently asked questions page for answers to the most common questions about Artsmark.

Artsmark FAQs

Understanding the Artsmark framework

Starting out on your Artsmark journey? Get up to speed with these helpful resources.

Self-Assessment

Download our Self-Assessment guidance and carry out the exercises to prepare for your Artsmark journey.

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Artsmark Framework

The Self-Assessment framework breaks down the eight Artsmark Award criteria against the three award levels: Silver, Gold and Platinum. It also describes how to use Arts Council England's Quality Principles in your planning, delivery and evaluation.

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Application Guidance

This document explains the Artsmark process that schools and educational settings follow to work towards an award. Artsmark is awarded at three levels: Silver, Gold and Platinum. Find out how to complete your Artsmark submissions for assessment and discover tools and tips to support the planning, delivery and evaluation of your Artsmark journey.

Submission guidance and templates

Ready to submit your Statement of Commitment or Impact? Click the links below to take you to our templates and guidance documents.

Statement of Commitment

This document includes guidance on how to complete your Statement of Commitment.

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Statement of Impact

This document includes guidance on how to complete your Statement of Impact.

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All submissions must be made online – we do not accept submissions by email. Read our submission guidance here.

Read our submission guidance

Goldsmiths' learning programme

Goldsmiths, University of London deliver your Artsmark CPD training and support. Their learning programme aims to cultivate dynamic, creative learning environments and empower school communities to be agents of change, fostering creativity, collaboration and critical reflection within and beyond their schools.

Once you register, book either online or in-person Artsmark training modules. They also provide additional learning opportunities for the Artsmark community, including a peer network called Goldsmiths’ Artsmark Teachers Environment (GATE).