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!
Old House New House
The 1620s Manor House and Garden welcomed Creative Practitioner in Residence, Andrew McWilliam to the site this Autumn to deliver an initiative series of workshops to capture known and new visitor’s stories, thoughts and memories about the house and surrounding gardens.
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Creative Expressions in Libraries: Ashby Library Children’s Collage Artwork Project
Find out more about our exciting children’s artwork project coming up at Ashby Library!
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Earl Shilton Library Community Mosaic Sculpture Project
The Earl Shilton Library Working Group has come together to deliver an inspiring new community project: the creation of a permanent outdoor sculpture for the empty planter outside the library....
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Creative Expressions in Libraries: Loughborough Library Teen Mural
As a result of our third year of ACE funded activity, Loughborough Library has a co-created wall mural to provide young people with a clear and identifiable teen area!
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Tasty Treats Shared by You
Get Involved Online We’d love to share your recipes and inspire your next cooking sensation. Download one of our recipe cards here to get started. Need some inspiration, how about...
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Wonders of Nature – Market Harborough Library and Harborough Museum
The whole service came together to bring the temporary exhibition space to life, with a co-curated mural, museum collections and nature themed book stock.
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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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AWARD WINNING 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 'AWARD WINNING 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
Find out more about our co-created intergenerational stitching project, which fostered connections between older people and primary school pupils through culture and creativity in the library
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