Let’s Create packs: encouraging young people to stay creative!
Let’s Create is an initiative created by the Arts Council England with funding from the National Lottery.
We value the importance of creativity for children, which needs to be nurtured now more than ever.
The Let’s Create packs, filled with art supplies and creative resources, will be delivered to 25,000 children and young people across the country. The packs aim to keep children and young people engaged and creative during the Covid-19 lockdown, and ensure that children who are currently most in need of support do not miss out on the health, wellbeing, and educational benefits of creativity while away from school.
The Let’s Create activity book was created by art teacher Andria Zafirakou, winner of the 2018 Global Teacher Prize.
Crafts Council and Art Fund have been project partners and have provided additional support.
Thanks to National Lottery players, we’re helping children to lead creative lives during lockdown. We know that being creative teaches young people new skills, as well as increasing their overall happiness and wellbeing. These art boxes will help more children from every background get the chance to flourish despite the challenges they’re facing right now.”
Darren Henley, Chief Executive, Arts Council England
To find out about our Let’s Create project in Chesterfield, see our News post here