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About us

Illuminating young lives through arts and culture

At Curious Minds, we know that arts and culture have the power to change lives, and that every child and young person, regardless of purse or postcode, deserves the chance to thrive through arts education and cultural learning. 

We’re a passionate, energetic team, based in the North, working across England, as a trusted partner to education and cultural leaders, youth and community professionals, as well as strategic and sector decision makers - working together so that children and young people have access to meaningful arts education and cultural learning experiences. 

We advocate for a world where cultural education is a right, not a privilege. 

Our purpose

Curious Minds exists to create a fairer, more inclusive cultural education system by connecting educators, artists, and communities, from diverse backgrounds

Our priorities

Championing equitable access to cultural education, impactful partnerships, workforce development, and creative opportunities for young people

Our impact

Our work transforms lives by building confidence, raising aspirations, and creating genuine pathways into creative futures

Our advisory community

Our advisory panels of independent specialists are a vital part of the Curious Minds community, bringing fresh insight, challenge and expertise that help shape the direction, content and impact of our work.

We are extremely grateful for the support of the following groups of individuals, who voluntarily share their time, ideas, guidance and advice.

Our Trustees

Our Board of Trustees give their time to share their diverse skills and experience from across a range of sectors including arts, education, heritage, youth and other public services, and business with our organisation.

Anti-Racism Group

We use the personal insight shared by our Anti-Racism group members to gain new perspectives and to make more inclusive decisions going forward.
Curious Minds welcome Darren Henley to Bedford High
Our history
Curious Minds was first established in 2009, to deliver Arts Council England’s Creative Partnerships programme across Lancashire and Merseyside. We joined Arts Council England’s Bridge Network in 2012. This was a role we delivered successfully for 11 years - working across the North West of England to improve outcomes for children and young people by connecting the creative and cultural sectors with those working in education.

Our team

Get to know the cast behind the scenes—curious, creative, and full of ideas, turning their passion into purpose!

Meet Team Curious

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