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Our stories

Find out more about our teachers’ experiences of the residential programme, the research they have done for their Postgraduate Certificates, and the ways they have brought ideas from Art Teachers Connect into their classrooms.

We are excited to share the reflections, stories and research of members of our community so that they might inspire other teachers across the UK. We are always keen to hear about the work and experiences of our teachers, so if you would like to write a blog post please email James at [email protected].

Connections Bursary: Researching Specialist Primary School Art CPD

Sue Gibbons The Paul Mellon Centre provided me with funding to pay the costs of cover and some preparation time so I…

New Paul Mellon Centre Educators Newsletter

The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art — the University of Leeds partner for Art Teachers Connect — is delighted…

Connections Bursary: Keeping Momentum

Lolly Stewart I successfully applied for a Connections Bursary from The Paul Mellon Centre directly after being a workshop leader and participant at the…

Art Teachers Connect Wins Prestigious International InSEA Advocacy Award for Organizations

Art Teachers Connect has received an international InSEA Advocacy Award for Organizations.  With members in over 82 countries, InSEA is a non-governmental…

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Connections Bursary: An Act of Care

Hannah Vallis I’m in my 5th year of teaching now, leading the A Level Photography course and at times, it can feel…

Community Day at the Paul Mellon Centre

On 14th June this year, we hosted our first ever Community Day at the Paul Mellon Centre. Members, both old and new,…

Connections Bursary: A Day in London’s Most Inspiring Galleries

Sophie Doyle, Sarah Taylor and Kelly Broughton At the start of the summer break, three passionate art educators set off on a…

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Connections Bursary: Creative Education Conference

Cat Tarling On June 18, 2025, I attended the University for the Creative Arts’ Creative Education Conference at their Epsom campus, a…

Residential Programme 2025

See the 2025 programme (PDF). The Art Teacher Residential 2025 padlet. "I didn’t think CPD like this existed! An immersive, rejuvenating and in-depth exploration into…