“I think humans are inherently creative, it’s part of our DNA”. Lynsey and Jenny**, Arts Award Advisors at The Lowry, talk about what they really think of the arts and how the cultural sector is perceived within our society.

**Please note that Jenny Riding has since moved roles to be a Lecturer in Applied Theatre at Bolton University.

Lynsey and Jenny** are Arts Award Advisors, working at The Lowry and delivering Arts Award across all levels. Here they share their tips for effective delivery and discuss what they would have done for their own Arts Award as teenagers.

**Please note that Jenny Riding has since moved roles to be a Lecturer in Applied Theatre at Bolton University.

Lynsey and Jenny** are Arts Award Advisers working at the Lowry – a Good Practice Centre 2015-2016. Here they share their thoughts on why working with young people to support their Arts Award journey can be so fulfilling and some useful approaches to portfolio preparation.

**Please note that Jenny Riding has since moved roles to be a Lecturer in Applied Theatre at Bolton University.

Lynsey and Jenny** both work for the Lowry and are Arts Award Advisers at all levels of the scheme. Here they discuss their journey to getting involved with Arts Award delivery, as well as when the Arts Award scheme is most suitably applied and when, perhaps, it is not. We also hear about an Advisers worst nightmare… lost portfolios!

**Please note that Jenny Riding has since moved roles to be a Lecturer in Applied Theatre at Bolton University.

Melissa recently completed her Gold Arts Award as part of the Lowry’s Young Parents Project. Here she shares her feelings about recent cuts to arts funding and considered the successes and challenges she encountered when completing the leadership challenge.

“It wasn’t always a walk in the park but the end result was fantastic.” Melissa recently completed her Gold Arts Award as part of the Lowry’s Young Parents Project. Here she discusses, with a little help from daughter Ruby, how she combined music and drama to create a piece of early years interactive theatre.

“It opened many doors for me and I’ve never been happier”. Melissa recently completed her Gold Arts Award as part of The Lowry’s Young Parents Project. She discusses her experience of juggling motherhood and Arts Award with Lynsey O’Sullivan, the Lowry’s Director of Learning and Engagement.