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Schools

We work with schools across Kent to create brilliant, memorable experiences for students (and teachers).

We work with schools across Kent to create brilliant, memorable experiences for students (and teachers).

We offer lots of great performances, workshops and events at Gulbenkian and we can help tailor a visit to your needs. Many of our shows have discounts for schools and for every 10 tickets purchased, we offer a free teacher/adult ticket. Find out more about visiting as a school group.

We can offer school tours, Q+As, music performances and school tickets. Schools performances of NT Live shows and ticket offers on our main programme shows.

We work with visiting companies and funding partners to develop projects for schools, including workshops sessions with professional artists and projects to get your students creating. 

This year we have been able to offer school groups the opportunity to perform curtain raisers on our main stage programme, as part of Art31 Generate! 

Gulbenkian is an Artsmark partner and Arts Award supporter.

Please email creativeengagement@kent.ac.uk to sign up to our schools mailing list, to be kept up to date with what we are currently offering schools and young people.

Work Experience

 

Applications are currently closed for 2025 – However we will be opening applications for July 2026 soon! 

Each year there are a limited number of work experience placements available each year at the Gulbenkian for students over the age of 16. 

In 2026, we will be running a week long work experience week for 10 students, from the 13th-17th July for students aged 16 and above. 

Applications for this will open in the new year.

The focus of the placements is mainly administrative, with a chance to shadow the following departments: creative engagement; marketing; front of house; tech; HR. 

In previous years, this week has had a focus on designing and programming a Festival – working with each department of the Gulbenkian team. 

If you are interested in applying for work experience please contact creativeengagement@kent.ac.uk. 

Don’t forget that there are a wide range of creative opportunities for young people aged 5 – 25 available through ART31. 

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School visits

Many of our shows have discounts for schools and for every 10 tickets purchased we offer a free teacher/adult ticket.
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What we do

We believe passionately in the creative empowerment of children and young people, and this belief drives everything we do.

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ART31

ART31 takes its name from Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child, which states that ‘Children have the right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of cultural, artistic and other recreational activities’.

ART31 is a vision created with, by, and for young people in Kent, championing the belief that all children and young people have an entitlement to access high quality arts and culture, to empower them to achieve their creative potential, and to genuinely engage young people as equal partners in any decision making that affects them.

The ART31 Youth Board is made up of young people from across Kent aged 13-25 who steer its governance, and influence policy and practice across the county and beyond, challenging the creative sector to examine existing ways of working and integrate young people into the core of their practice.

Our projects with young people

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ART31 Generate

Providing workshops, support, and performance opportunities, Generate is where creativity gives voice to young perspectives whether in theatre making, film media, music, visual arts and more!

Youth Theatre
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SCREEN31

Screen31 is a group for young people aged 15-25 interested in developing their film-making skills.
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TECH31

Set over two days TECH31 is a free workshop designed to provide 13-25 year olds with an opportunity to develop their skills in sound, lighting, stage management and much more. 

National Theatre Connections – Gulbenkian Young Company

NT Connections is the National Theatre’s nationwide youth theatre festival. Each year it offers a unique opportunity for youth theatres and school theatre groups to stage new plays written for young people by some of theatre’s most exciting playwrights, and to perform in leading theatres across the UK.
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Gulbenkian Uncovered

Are you enthusiastic, committed and creative? Gulbenkian Uncovered gives University of Kent students the chance to programme films and run events.

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Square Pegs Arts

Square Pegs Arts are an award winning charity who provide drama groups, music projects and other accessible Arts opportunities for children and young adults who have learning disabilities and autism, and produce original, inspiring, challenging Theatre. Difference is celebrated and everyone is supported to shine in their own way.
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KRAN Fam

KRAN Fam is a drama group in partnership with Kent Refugee Action Network for young refugees and asylum-seekers.

Accessible Film Club

Relaxed Screenings

Monthly film screenings that are open to all, especially those with autism and learning disabilities.

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ARTY31

Gulbenkian’s ARTY31 group is for young people aged 8-12 with a wide variety of arts interests.

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