ACA appoints interim CEO
We are delighted to have appointed Janet Robertson as interim CEO. Janet is a freelanceRead more
Arts Backpack UK: a statement from David Wood OBE
I believe that the Arts Backpack idea could be the most significant notion and possibilityRead more
Sir Philip Pullman wins 2019 JM Barrie Award
Action for Children’s Arts (ACA) has chosen Sir Philip Pullman CBE as the recipient ofRead more
Arts Backpack Pilot – How to get involved
In December 2018 ACA published their commissioned feasibility study examining the idea of an ArtsRead more
ACA publishes Arts Backpack UK Feasibility Study
Download the Feasibility Study here Over the past 18 months Action for Children’s Arts (ACA)Read more
Potential Trust conference – Chair’s report
On 13-14 November 2018, ACA was generously hosted by the Potential Trust at Hawkwood HouseRead more
JM Barrie Awards 2018 – photos
Photos of award-winners at the 2018 JM Barrie Awards, taken by Katie MacKinnon. The ceremonyRead more
JM Barrie Awards 2018
On 11 October 2018, we presented Stuart and Kadie Kanneh-Mason with the 2018 JM Barrie Award,Read more
Arts Backpack UK launch – photos
On 4 August 2018, ACA celebrated its 20th Birthday at the National Theatre, where theRead more
Brief for The Arts Backpack Feasibility Study
Introducing the Idea Action for Children’s Arts would like to commission an arts and culturalRead more