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SUMMARY:Get a Room for DDN artists and creatives — John Clark
DESCRIPTION:👉 Get a Room for DDN artists and creatives — John Clark \n📅 19 January 11am – 1pm \n📍In Person at RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you an artist or creative that identifies as d/Deaf disabled & neurodivergent (DDN) ? Are you a support worker\, carer\, or friend of someone who’s DDN and looking to connect with like-minded individuals? \nAutistic Filmmaker\, John Clark has been actively engaging with DDN artists and creatives\, and following on from his ‘Hiding In Plain Sight’ meetings back in February\, John would like to offer people the opportunity to attend a similar in person gathering. They’ll be an opportunity to; further network\, collaborate and potentially make together. \nThis session is welcome to anyone who identifies as DDN \, (as well as friends\, support workers and Carers). \nThe session is free and the perfect opportunity to connect with other like-minded creatives and hobbyists alike\, share resources\, and simply be a safe space to hang out. \nLet us know you’re coming by booking your slot here. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nID: A black and white photograph of artist John Clark working on a large piece of paper with an ink stamp.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/get-a-room-for-ddn-artists-and-creatives-john-clark/
LOCATION:Roots to Rise\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Here We Are Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Here We Are is an exhibition of works expressing individuality\, mess\, union\, and hope. Created by local young people in collaboration with Metal\, The Kite Trust\, and The British Museum\, new urgent\, noisy\, and non-conformist works celebrate unheard voices and showcase queer joy.    \nDuring the Autumn of 2025\, 15 local young people took part in Where We Are\, a UK wide youth-led programme with The British Museum\, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation\, for those aged 16–24. The programme placed them at the heart of shaping arts and culture in their local communities\, empowering young people through the co-creation of arts and culture.   \nWorking with artist Rose Croft\, Metal\, and The Kite Trust\, the group have explored new ways of making and creating work – from spoken word\, to alternative ways of mark making\, and music-jamming sessions. They’ve explored themes around power and youth voice\, all whilst learning about the creative gems that Peterborough has to offer.   \nThis has resulted in the creation of Here We Are\, a pop-up exhibition taking place in the heart of Peterborough city centre. The exhibition is an opportunity to see all the work that young people have created during the programme.    \nAlongside the exhibition on Saturday 24 January from 2 – 5pm there will be creative activities\, performances\, and a discussion panel taking place between 2 – 5pm.   \nAbout the Where We Are programme   \n‘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.   \nRunning 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.  \nAbout The Kite Trust    \nSince 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.   \nYou can find out more about The Kite Trust here   
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/here-we-are-exhibition/
LOCATION:Roots to Rise\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Here We Are Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Here We Are is an exhibition of works expressing individuality\, mess\, union\, and hope. Created by local young people in collaboration with Metal\, The Kite Trust\, and The British Museum\, new urgent\, noisy\, and non-conformist works celebrate unheard voices and showcase queer joy.    \nDuring the Autumn of 2025\, 15 local young people took part in Where We Are\, a UK wide youth-led programme with The British Museum\, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation\, for those aged 16–24. The programme placed them at the heart of shaping arts and culture in their local communities\, empowering young people through the co-creation of arts and culture.   \nWorking with artist Rose Croft\, Metal\, and The Kite Trust\, the group have explored new ways of making and creating work – from spoken word\, to alternative ways of mark making\, and music-jamming sessions. They’ve explored themes around power and youth voice\, all whilst learning about the creative gems that Peterborough has to offer.   \nThis has resulted in the creation of Here We Are\, a pop-up exhibition taking place in the heart of Peterborough city centre. The exhibition is an opportunity to see all the work that young people have created during the programme.    \nAlongside the exhibition on Saturday 24 January from 2 – 5pm there will be creative activities\, performances\, and a discussion panel taking place between 2 – 5pm.   \nAbout the Where We Are programme   \n‘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.   \nRunning 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.  \nAbout The Kite Trust    \nSince 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.   \nYou can find out more about The Kite Trust here   
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/here-we-are-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Roots to Rise\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Metal Southend: Open Advice Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for creatives of all levels and art forms are back this January!️ \nAs we settle into the new year\, we’re delighted to be offering free 1:1 advice sessions for artists who live and/or work within our local area. Reflect\, reset and plan your next creative steps with us\, all while enjoying the winter sunshine from our top floor at Chalkwell Hall. \nOn Wednesday 28 January\, we’re offering free 1:1 advice sessions led by you and whatever you’d like to discuss\, which might include: \n– Talking through your creative practice\n– Developing or sense-checking a project idea\n– Advice or signposting to funding routes and opportunities\n– Building relationships with organisations\, voluntary groups\, partners or venues\n– Budget development or reading draft applications \nSessions are available in person from Chalkwell Hall\, or online if you prefer. Each artist can book one session\, and sessions last 1 hour. \nPlaces are offered on a first come\, first served basis (for those who live and/or work in our local area). \nBook your free place here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/metal-southend-open-advice-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Southend
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