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Tees Valley Arts is celebrating after being awarded a grant from The Ernest Cook Trust to support its work in environmental arts.

Using a variety of different artforms, TVA works with schools and environmental organisations to increase awareness and understanding of environmental issues and to enhance the use of local green spaces. The £10,000 grant will help fund the arts development agency’s Heritage and Environment programme.

The Heritage and Environment Programme has developed a range of environmental learning sessions that introduce and explore key issues surrounding climate change and the environment through fun, interactive and creative art forms. These sessions are aimed at key stages 1 to 4 and are open to all Tees Valley schools.

Topics include trees and deforestation, habitats and minibeasts, the carbon footprints of food and transport, biodiversity, recycling, and renewable energy. The workshops provide an engaging means for learners to explore issues related to Sustainable Schools and Eco-schools.

For further information about Tees Valley Arts and the Heritage and Environment Programme please contact Environment Officer Joe Dunne on: 01642 264 651 or Email: joe.dunne@teesvalleyarts.org.uk