Metal Peterborough and The Kite Trust are working together on Where we are… a UK wide youth-led project with the British Museum.
‘Where we are…’ is a UK wide youth-led programme for those aged 16–24, which places them at the heart of shaping arts and culture in their local communities, empowering young people through the co-creation of arts and culture. Each year, the British Museum invites cultural and third-sector organisations from across the UK to co-create projects with young people – and we’re thrilled to have been chosen to lead this exciting programme in Peterborough.
Together with The Kite Trust, young people will co-design a project that is responsive to their ideas, needs, and priorities. The programme is all about breaking down the barriers that can make it difficult for young people to engage with arts spaces – and making sure their voices are heard in shaping the cultural landscape where they live.
Want to get involved? – We’re looking for passionate young people in Peterborough to join us. Scroll down to learn more and discover how you can take part.
Get involved:
We’re looking for creative and curious young people in Peterborough (aged 16 – 19) who are LGBTQIA+ and / or who identify as disabled and / or neurodivergent to take part on an exciting project that’s all about creating something together that is special and powerful for the city and your community.
You will get to work with a lead artist across 11 fun and inspiring sessions between September – December. You’ll help shape the project so that it resonates with you and reflects your voice.
What’s on offer:
- Those who join the workshops will get paid £30 for their time, per session.
- We’ll cover your travel expenses.
- All we ask is that you can commit to the full programme (all 11 sessions), be open minded and up for taking part in something new.
Want to get a flavour for the kind of activities we’ll do?
Come along to one of our free taster sessions! Explore epic Peterborough legends and stories, re-imagine them, and give them a modern twist.
Taster Sessions
- Friday 30th May 11am – 3pm, Peterborough Museum & Gallery, 51 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF (what3words: placed.snail.glue). Details TBC
- July Session, Details coming soon
Want to join this journey with us? Click the link below to let us know if you’d like to join the programme. Remember, we need folks to be able to commit to all 11 sessions.
Got any further questions? Us and The Kite Trust team are always up for a chat. Contact us at youthwork@thekitetrust.org.uk.
About The Kite Trust
Since 1993, The Kite Trust has been at the forefront of delivering LGBTQ+ youth programmes, offering peer-to-peer support and safe social spaces for young people facing discrimination and marginalisation. Each year, they support over 500 young people aged 13–30 through a range of services, including weekly social groups, family events, residential trips, one-to-one support, and youth leadership initiatives.
You can find out more about The Kite Trust here: https://thekitetrust.org.uk/
About the Where We Are… programme
‘Where we are…’ is a youth-led British Museum programme supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation for those aged 16–24 aims to empower young people through the co-creation of arts and culture projects within their own communities.
Running from 2021–2025, Where we are… is delivered through a collaborative partnership between the British Museum, a local museum (or cultural organisation), a third sector organisation (charity, community group, social enterprise etc.) and young people.
You can find out more about the previous rounds of the Where We Are programme here
Image credit: The Kite Trust
