Empowering Young Talents: Art History Link-Up Secures Funding to Expand Free Art History Courses

Art History Link-Up, a registered charity committed to transforming the lives of state-supported students through accessible and accredited Art History education, is excited to share a new chapter in its journey. While this funding announcement does not involve a traditional monetary investment, it represents an infusion of community‐driven support and invaluable in-kind contributions that are already bolstering our mission. This unique funding milestone underscores the faith that partners, stakeholders, and volunteers have in our vision—a belief that Art History has the power to inspire and change lives, and that every student deserves access to the transformative world of art. Our acclaimed flagship programme, Art History for Everyone, has traditionally opened its doors at prestigious venues such as The Wallace Collection and The National Gallery on term-time Saturdays, and it now continues its legacy online. By offering free accredited Art History A Level and EPQ courses, we are not just educating students about art; we are igniting passions, creating cross-curricular connections, and laying down the groundwork for diverse career development in a field that fuels the UK’s creative industries. With the support we have received, we aim to expand our offerings to even younger students—targeting those at the crossroads of making A Level subject choices and career decisions. This initiative, powered by community support rather than conventional funding, will provide enhanced mentorship, work experience opportunities, and structured preparation for future academic pursuits. As our programmes evolve, we remain steadfast in our commitment to keeping Art History vibrant, accessible, and a true engine for personal and sectoral transformation.