Arts Connect is the bridge organisation for the West Midlands. The aim of the organisation is that all children and young people in the region can access and enjoy a rich and meaningful arts and cultural life. Arts Connect believe that meaningful engagement with the arts and culture contributes to a thriving childhood and impacts on learning, achievement, attainment, wellbeing, health, creativity, career options, progression into higher education and wider benefits to participating in society. Their purpose is to improve opportunities for children and young people to access, engage in and connect with high quality arts and cultural activity.