About us

Creating spaces for creative learning

We are a joyful onomatopoeic charity with a superpower that connects buzzing creativity across the entire primary curriculum, so that children can unleash their full potential and bloom.

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. We’re all about nurturing creativity in every child, everywhere, and shaping 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.

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.

Partnerships

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

Latest news

Creatively supporting EAL children

The performing arts can be a wonderful way to communicate when words are not accessible, empowering children.

1 min

A day in the life of Whirl

Join Whirl for a day in the life as she leads our Big Picture workshop at Guildhall Art Gallery.

5 mins

Creative approaches to oracy

Following our Creative Oracy CPD, we’re thrilled to present not one, but two Top Tips Resources tailored for KS1 and KS2.

1 min

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 London)

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 | Head Teacher, Pakeman Primary (London)

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. Our children love working with Beebop, 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