About us

Creating spaces for creative learning

Artis is a creative learning charity that enables children to sing, act and dance their curriculum. This experiential way of learning ensures sparks fly in the right direction!

4.3 million children in the UK are growing up in poverty, impacting their mental health and school attendance. Artis has a profound effect on children’s wellbeing by prioritising the arts throughout learning, whilst supporting vital communication skills. Our mission is to nurture creativity in every child, everywhere, and shape a thriving society.

We are the creative learning specialists.

How we work

In-person Online

Artis can be experienced in-person and soon online. Our specialists carefully link their sessions to classroom themes.

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Our impact

We are a super-effective charity. Just as investors study the effectiveness of different companies, economists have studied the effectiveness of learning creatively with Artis.

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Partnerships

Making a whopping difference together. Our mission is to nurture creativity in every child, everywhere.

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The Big Picture at The Guildhall Art Gallery

Guildhall Art Gallery, London
21 October 2024 - 3 February 2025, 10:15am

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Supporting emotional literacy through performing arts

Online (Zoom)
14 January 2025, 4pm-5pm

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Using music, drama and movement to support behaviour and school readiness

Online (Zoom)
4 March 2025, 4pm-5pm

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Trustees Week: Meet our Vice Chair

As part of Trustee Week, we’re delighted to spotlight our Vice Chair, Jo, who shares her journey to joining Artis's board.

3 mins

Trustees Week: Meet our Chair

Artis's Chair Mark Friend (Parp) reflects on his rewarding journey as a trustee, sharing insights on supporting creative education.

3 mins

Meet our team: Toot

Meet Toot in the next instalment of our meet the team.

4 mins

When I find new words it makes me happy.

Artis creative learner

An unbelievable impact on our children’s learning, confidence, independence, and love to learn.

Bianca Smith | Teacher, Holy Trinity CE Primary (Manchester)

I love it!

Artis creative learner

Artis helps us to deliver our curriculum in a way that allows the children to be really engaged. And it is absolutely fantastic to watch them do that.

Ciara Parris | Headteacher Links Primary (Merton)

It's like another way of learning, but funner!

Artis creative learner

Artis is transformational in terms of language development, confidence building, emotional wellbeing support and development of curriculum understanding!

Emma Bonnin | Headteacher, Pakeman Primary (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)

It makes me feel brave.

Artis creative learner