Unlocking children and young people's creativity around the world – making artists the key
- in school and out of school – formal, informal and non-formal learning
- as individuals or in groups
- when they are alone or with family or friends
- through artists and creative professionals working as artists and creative professionals
- in long term partnerships with children and young people, their carers and their teachers
- to co-create work.
ICEnet Aims
- improve and deepen the quality of children and young people’s learning, development and education
- contribute towards the reduction of social exclusion
- improve and develop the practice of those working with children and young people in this way
- broaden the understanding of the value of artists and the arts in society
- influence national and international policy
ICEnet Activities
- the transfer of knowledge and best practice between practitioners
- creating and managing programmes of work
- commissioning and publishing research
- professional development
ICEnet Membership
ICEnet is open to individuals and organisations:
- from any country in the world
- whether they are beginners or experts
- whatever the sector, discipline or field he/she is working in: cultural centres, art centres, theatre and dance companies, museums, libraries, amateur arts, media, schools, youth centres, artists and creative professionals working directly with young people
- whatever the size and kind of organisation he/she is working for, if any: governmental, public sector, private sector, third/charity sector, amateur or professional; or working freelance
