Popular actor and television presenter, Chris Jarvis, recently visited Bournemouth Pavilion to present five local youngsters with Arts Awards – a celebration of their commitment to the Arts.
The youngsters, aged between 12-15 years old, have each achieved a Bronze Arts Award: the first stage of a respected learning programme, accredited through Trinity College London in association with Arts Council England.
They have successfully completed 36 weeks of youth theatre and creative learning with BH Live at Bournemouth Pavilion. As part of their ongoing development, they have also taken part in additional arts activities, attended events, researched their arts inspiration and shared their developing skills with others. They have also created a portfolio to record their creative journey.
“We are so proud of our students and well done to everyone, says Paul Griffiths, who leads on BH Live’s Community Engagement and Learning programme.
“These are the first Arts Awards gained through our creative learning programme at Bournemouth Pavilion and we are delighted that Chris has joined us to celebrate this milestone achievement.”
Chris adds, “It’s great to see these young people getting involved in their local theatre and creating performance pieces of their own. A massive congratulations to all and well done!”
Students now have the opportunity to work towards their Silver Arts Award with BH Live.
Training for Arts Awards can be accessed through BH Live’s youth theatre and creative learning programme at Bournemouth Pavilion.
Discover more at artsaward.org.uk and bournemouthpavilion.co.uk.
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Nikola Safronova (13), Imogen Preen (14), Natasha Leigh Wood (15), Chris Jarvis-television actor and presenter, Freddie Griffiths (12) and Ryan Stafford (12).
About Arts Awards
Supporting young people to develop as artists and arts leaders
Our mission is to support young people who want to deepen their engagement with the arts, build creative and leadership skills, and to achieve a national qualification.
Through Arts Award’s five levels, children and young people aged up to 25 can explore any art form including performing arts, visual arts, literature, media and multimedia. The award builds confidence, helps young people to enjoy cultural activities, and prepares them for further education or employment.
Arts Award is managed by Trinity College London in association with Arts Council England working with 10 regional Bridge organisations. Since its launch in 2005, the award has grown quickly and is now flourishing in arts centres, colleges and schools, community projects, libraries, galleries, local authorities, theatres, youth clubs and youth justice settings.
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About BH Live
BH Live is the south coast’s leading operator of leisure and event venues; a social enterprise that designs and builds engaging experiences to inspire people and enrich lives.
With 3.4 million visits a year and over £39 million turnover, the organisation is changing lives – placing it at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy.
In 2016/17 BH Live hosted more than 500 events, sold over half a million cultural, sporting and entertainment tickets. They had 2.9 million activity attendances in its leisure centres and welcomed 100,000 conference and exhibition delegates into its venues. This contributed an estimated £44 million to the local economy through business and cultural tourism. For more visit bhlive.org.uk
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About Bournemouth Pavilion
Bournemouth Pavilion is managed and operated by BH Live in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council.
This Grade II listed venue provides a 1,500-seat theatre and full-sized ballroom. The venue hosts musicals, opera, ballet, pantomime, comedy, gala dinners, banquets, receptions, fairs, dances and fashion shows throughout the year.
It also provides facilities to complement events at Bournemouth International Centre and for corporate presentations, product launches, and smaller conferences and exhibitions. Bournemouth Pavilion is also home to Pavilion Dance South West and the Pavilion at AUB rehearsal and teaching space for the Arts University Bournemouth. For more visit bournemouthpavilion.co.uk
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