About Severn Arts Severn Arts, a thriving charitable arts company formed in June 2018, brings high quality music and arts to a wide range of people across Worcestershire through innovative partnership working. We lead Worcestershire's Music Education Hub, deliver an arts programme on behalf of Worcestershire County Council, support the Local Cultural Education Partnership and are delivering a Festivals programme as part of The Arches-Worcester project. Severn Arts is committed to offering new, inclusive arts activities that focus on widening access to the arts for all, with a particular emphasis on children and young people. Our patron is Julian Lloyd Webber Our vision “At Severn Arts we are passionate about the power of creativity to transform and enrich lives. Through the quality and relevance of our work and partnerships, we aim to bring opportunity to children, young people and the wider community of Worcestershire. We believe in parity and will be bold in our efforts to reduce the inequalities of opportunity that currently exists.” Our strategic priorities are to: Ensure organisational growth Widen our reach Build talent Embed equality, diversity and inclusion Download Severn Arts Business Plan Executive Summary Music education experts Our largest responsibility is as lead for Worcestershire’s Music Education Hub (WMEH). For over 60 years the Severn Arts team has been providing music education to young people across Worcestershire as one of the national music hubs, supported and funded through the Department of Education via Arts Council England. Severn Arts has an established reputation for high-quality delivery and the work we do in schools is fully integrated into national music education policy. Most of what we offer is subsidised, which enables us to be more flexible and responsive to school and individual needs and requirements. We galvanise partners to work together to provide multiple ways in which young people can develop their musical journeys, from music industry courses and recording studios at Kidderminster College, to programmes with industry partners Yamaha UK, singing with Armonico Consort and ground-breaking work with Open Orchestras in special schools. Our Music Awards Scheme is for families who can't afford the cost of music lessons. See what we offer for more information Donate to Severn Arts Music Awards Arts specialists Our portfolio of work includes delivering an arts programme which meets Worcestershire County Council's Corporate Plan priorities and supporting access for our communities to take part in arts activities and projects in Worcestershire. As part of our remit to support creativity in education, we coordinate the Worcestershire Cultural Education Partnership and provide professional training and networking opportunities for the creative and cultural sector. In addition, we are committed to developing new creative talent by offering workspace, apprenticeships, internships and volunteering opportunities in the arts to people living and working in Worcestershire. See supporting young people into work for more information Severn Arts is a lead partner in The Arches - Worcester project. In January 2019 the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) awarded more than £3m from the Cultural Development Fund, which is administered by Arts Council England towards the cost of The Arches – Worcester. Severn Arts is the delivery partner for the festivals strand of the project. The festivals team are delivering a programme of festivals and supporting the development and ambition of existing festivals across the city. Visit the Arches Festivals website for more information The arts and festivals team at Severn Arts have a wealth of experience working with professional artists and performers and on a range of projects. Our aspiration is to grow and support a high-quality cultural offer to the county through outreach projects and partnerships with our colleagues in the cultural sector. Sign up to our newsletters Email us to arrange a conversation Diversity and inclusion Severn Arts has grown immeasurably since becoming a charity and we are ambitious in our desire to be at the forefront of creative education and cultural provision. Our long-term strategy for the organisation is to have a culturally diverse programme of work led by a diverse workforce and recognised by our population base as relevant, inspiring and inclusive. We seek out innovative work, individuals and opportunity and are always open to new collaborations and partnerships. If you have an idea, are passionate about arts education, and really enjoy working collaboratively, come and talk to us about opportunities. Contact us