Arts for schools and young people

Cultured (St Helens Cultural Education Partnership) was created to ensure that we are offering the best possible information about all arts and cultural opportunities across St Helens Borough, as well as working in collaboration with schools to build on the town's already fantastic offer.

As an Artsmark town, a creative quality standard for schools accredited by Arts Council England, St Helens Borough recognises that all creative subjects are a driver for whole school improvement, developing students' confidence, ability and creativity.

You can read our  primary school offer for 2023/24 (PDF) [372KB] (opens new window)  and our  secondary offer (PDF) [302KB] (opens new window) . To find out more about the team of CulturEd Arts Practitioners you can read our  Practitioner list for Primary Schools 2023/24 (PDF) [970KB]  and our  Practitioner list for Secondary Schools 2023/24 (PDF) [880KB]

Submissions are now open for the 2023 Youth Open Art Competition that will happen as part of a wider Celebration of Creativity project this July and August. Submissions from all schools and colleges are welcomed, to find out more read our  Youth Open Art Competition Information Pack 2023 (PDF) [263KB]

Find out more about Artsmark and Arts Council England.

Schools can subscribe to our comprehensive arts and cultural offer via the Services4Schools website.