I fulfilled an ambition of mine to exhibit in Charnwood Museum.
APPLICATIONS OPEN: Community Spotlight Case
About the Spotlight Case
The spotlight case is a community exhibition case at Charnwood Museum. It’s free for locals, groups, and non-profits to share their stories and connection to Charnwood with others. The project is led by volunteer Community Connectors who are representative of the diversity of communities living in Charnwood. They shape, guide, advise, challenge, inspire, promote, and support this work in partnership with Culture Leicestershire.
Charnwood Community Connectors
Our panel of volunteers has helped develop a process that ensures that this opportunity is accessible to everyone. Through consultation, they have helped to create everything from logos and branding to application forms! They have also commissioned this promotional video which demonstrates how anyone in the community can get involved and use the case:
Do you have a community project to share at Charnwood Museum?
The Spotlight Case is available for local community groups and individuals to display objects and information that matter to them and that they would like to share with the wider community. If you have an idea about local activity or history that you would like to share, then you can either get in touch to discuss your ideas, or fill in an application form and we will get back to you. There is more information on our Support to Apply page.
Spotlight Case Application Process for Spring/Summer 2026
Applications are now open for Spring/Summer 2026
Deadline: Midnight, 1st July 2026
Exhibition Install: September 2026
Click here for information on how to apply and to download the application form
Explore our journey

Community Pride Picnic Blanket
Come and see the celebration of togetherness, colour, and connection captured within the picnic blanket that debuted at Loughborough Pride ‘Picnic in the Park’ back in 2025.
Find out more about 'Community Pride Picnic Blanket'
Past Exhibitions
View examples of exhibitions showcased in the Community Spotlight Case, curated by individuals and local community groups.
Find out more about 'Past Exhibitions'
Support to Apply
The Community Spotlight Case at Charnwood Museum is free for locals, groups, and non-profits to share their stories and connection to Charnwood with others. Check our FAQs for guidance and...
Find out more about 'Support to Apply'