The National Arts and Cultural Education Awards 2026

Celebrating arts, culture, and creativity for young people, in and out of school.

The National Arts and Cultural Education (NACE) Awards shine a light on best practice and innovation in the field of creative and cultural learning, wherever it is happening across England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland.

We know that children and young people who take part in arts and culture live richer, fuller lives. But access to creative experiences is far from universal. Children and their families are too often excluded from participation as a result of social or economic inequalities.

These awards are all about celebrating the incredible, passionate people – teachers, teaching artists and creative practitioners, youth and social workers, health and wellbeing specialists, and community volunteers – who are working to improve young lives by breaking down barriers to engagement with arts and culture.

The NACE Awards are not only a celebration of arts and cultural education, they also provide a powerful platform for us to support fundraising for our Chance to See Fund, a partnership between Curious Minds and Wigan band, The Lathums, created to open up access to creative experiences for children and young people.

Ticket details

If the price of a ticket is a barrier, please contact helen.brady@curiousminds.org.uk for any assistance.

Please note, all ticket sales are final, and we’re unable to offer refunds or cancellations after purchase, unless required by law.

In the event of a cancellation or rescheduling by the organiser, ticket holders will be notified promptly with details of any alternative arrangements. Tickets will be valid for any re-arranged event.