Creating spaces for creative learning
We are a joyful onomatopoeic charity with a superpower that connects buzzing creativity across the entire primary curriculum, so that children can unleash their full potential and bloom.
On the day that we have Artis, our attendance is higher than all the other days.
Emma Bonnin | Headteacher, Pakeman Primary (Islington)
When I find new words it makes me happy.
Artis creative learner
You can see the joy on the children’s faces when they’re participating. You can see the smiles, the laughter, the sense of enjoyment, the sense of collaboration.
Emme Ford | Headteacher, Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery (Halifax)
Artis contributes to the wellbeing of the pupils in our school, because every child's contribution is valued.
Michael Bradley | Headteacher, Merton Abbey Primary (Merton)
It's like another way of learning, but funner!
Artis creative learner
The development in oracy has been remarkable.
Sandy McNicholl | Headteacher, Ambler Primary and Children's Centre (Islington)
At the start I was a bit scared because I had a small voice, and now I shout across the hall so everyone can hear me and I don't feel afraid now.
Artis creative learner
We have seen a monumental difference in the pupils' engagement and participation with Artis sessions that is not seen in the classroom.
Anthony Wilkinson | HLTA, Parklands Primary School (Leeds)
It makes me feel more playful and happy through the day.
Artis creative learner
If you are reading this wondering whether you should make the decision to bring them into your school, do it! It is great for their mental wellbeing and enriches our curriculum.
Darren Rubin | Headteacher, St John’s C of E Primary School (Tower Hamlets)
An unbelievable impact on our children’s learning, confidence, independence, and love to learn.
Bianca Smith | Teacher, Holy Trinity CE Primary (Manchester)
Artis is transformational in terms of language development, confidence building, emotional wellbeing support and development of curriculum understanding!
Emma Bonnin | Headteacher, Pakeman Primary (Islington)
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Artis is a creative learning charity that enables children to sing, act and dance their curriculum.
Every day we encourage our creative learners to create space with their voices and to express themselves.
Just as investors study the effectiveness of different companies, economists have studied the effectiveness of learning creatively with Artis.
Schools
Bring some wow to your school day. We nurture creativity throughout the primary curriculum enabling children to bloom. Your creative learners will heighten their knowledge, core life skills and all-important confidence through the performing arts.
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