Local Opportunity: Where We Are… Project

Are you a young queer or neurodivergent or disabled creative aged 16–25 living in or near Peterborough?
This is your chance to be part of a powerful new art and heritage project, designed to amplify your voices and explore what it means to live in Peterborough today.

What’s it all about?

Where We Are… brings together artists, curators, and local queer youth to co-create new artworks inspired by objects from the British Museum’s LGBTQIA+ collection. This is an exciting opportunity to connect with other creatives, develop your artistic voice, and be supported by professional mentors across art, curation, and performance.

What You’ll Get Involved In:

• Hands-on creative workshops (visual art, performance, heritage research, storytelling)
• Visits to the British Museum and creative spaces
• Mentoring from professional artists and curators
• The opportunity to co-curate a public exhibition at Metal Culture
• A chance to shape what representation looks like in museums and galleries
• £30 paid per session (11 sessions total) for your time
• Travel expenses covered

Why Get Involved?

• Be part of a safe, welcoming queer community
• Build your creative portfolio
• Influence how queer stories are told in national spaces
• Have your work showcased publicly
• Make your voice heard

What’s Expected of You

• Commit to attending all 11 sessions (September – December)
• Be open-minded and willing to take part in something new
• No previous experience needed – just creativity and enthusiasm