Projects
Unique projects see us at the hearts of Leicestershire communities. We assist groups to realise the goals for their cultural activities and connect them with the people who can help. So, whether it’s putting together a community exhibition, or supporting heritage volunteering, we are there both to help bring plans to life and to show where to go next.
Where you see our Community Curators logo, these projects are community inspired and led. Participants have embraced the opportunity to define their goals and decide how activities are designed, delivered, enjoyed and shared. There are many ways people have chosen to express this including exhibitions, film, heritage and trails hosted at museums, libraries, heritage centres, events and festivals.
Our projects aim to change the way culture is interpreted, experienced and enjoyed by our communities for our communities!
Creative Expressions in Libraries: Broughton Astley Library
For our third year of ACE funded activity, the Broughton Astley Library team have thought up an amazing project that will enable the co-creation of art for years to come.
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Villiers Revealed
For centuries, queer lives—and those of other marginalised communities—have been hidden, misrepresented, or erased from public memory. At Culture Leicestershire, we’re beginning to change that. With support from Arts Council...
Find out more about 'Villiers Revealed'Library Accessibility Films – we’d love to hear your views!
During recent project work with SEND children and adults with learning disabilities, Culture Leicestershire has identified the need for accessibility films at five of our library sites. The purpose of...
Find out more about 'Library Accessibility Films – we’d love to hear your views!'Leicestershire Libraries Summer Programme
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Earl Shilton Library Project
An intergenerational project at Earl Shilton Library bringing together primary school pupils and older people to foster connections through culture and creativity in the lively library space.
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Libraries Storytelling Week
We held our second series of Early Years events at the end of January 2025. Following on from the success of the Wriggly Readers Festival in October 2024, we followed up with a fantastic Libraries Storytelling Week.
Find out more about 'Libraries Storytelling Week'Harnessing a Sense of Place as Museums and Heritage organisations
This session commissioned by Museum Development Midlands focussed on the opportunity and potential for development of activities and practice that reflect, celebrate and share the unique characteristics, heritage, culture and...
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Foxton Creates
The Foxton Creates project worked with Foxton Canal Museum and local schools to co-produce an interactive multisensory interpretation of the museum's existing exhibits.
Find out more about 'Foxton Creates'Wigston Library
Welcome We are delighted that you can join us for our Multi-Sensory Project at Wigston Library. When and Where? Five Wednesdays from 18th September – 16th October, 1.00-2.45pm at Wigston...
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Coalville Library Community Outdoor Art Project
A cultural project that will culminate in the creation of a community outdoor art piece that will strengthen relationships in the community, raise the profile of the library within the town, and welcome library users both new and established.
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