Peterborough Culture Forum
Providing support and a place to connect for those interested in arts and culture in Peterborough.
What started in April 2020 as an online catch-up for Peterborough’s arts network has since grown into a city-wide open group for artists, arts organisations, community groups and individuals who are interested in the arts.
Free monthly meetings about pressing arts-focused topics and sector needs relevant to Peterborough.
Connect with others and get support, build partnerships, trust and skills. Suggestions for speakers and topics are welcome.
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Current Culture Forum Hosts
Sarah Saxby
Sarah Saxby is a writer, actor, facilitator and youth worker (but she usually just goes by the catch-all term, ‘theatremaker’) hailing from the Fens.
Upcoming sessions:
TBA
Previous session:
What do emerging artists need to thrive? - Mon 30th June
Emily Bowers
Emily Bowers is an artist living on the rural outskirts of Peterborough, working in both personal practice based around feelings and nature, and socially engaged practice with local communities. Having experienced challenges with self-esteem and negative headspace, they've pivoted their attention to the power of finding joy, connection, and building resilience.
Upcoming sessions:
TBA
Previous session:
Finding joy in a turbulent world - Mon 21 July
Rose Croft
Rose is driven by a deep attention to process. Her practice moves fluidly between making, facilitating and performing, often rooted in community, and a desire for space where creativity feels possible for all. This is rooted in the belief that deepening attention to the connections between people, places, materials, and stories can inspire joy and nurture resilience even when we are disconnected from each other and the living world. Known for her use of vibrant colour and tactile processes, for Rose making is a way of thinking, exploring, and transforming.
Upcoming sessions:
Concerning Hobbits: From Comfort to Bravery - Tues 9 Sept 25 12noon - 2pm @ Peterborough Museum
Lembas Bread: Breaking New Ground - Tues 7 Oct 25
6.00pm - 8.00pm @ Peterborough Museum
AND MY AXE!: Nurturing a Culture of Generosity and Reciprocity
Mon 3 Nov, 7.00 - 8.00pm - Online
Previous sessions have included:
How to tell your nan you’re an artist?
Environmental Responsibility in the Arts
Young People & Creativity During Covid
Vivacity - what now PCC?
Digital Solutions
Social Media Top Tips
Freelancers - Strategies for Survival
Insights into ACE Project Grants
Practical Advice About Live Events During COVID: Taking Care of Yourself & Others.
These sessions have continued and there are blogs summing up some of the conversations.
We also pass on the content of the discussions to stakeholders such as Arts Council England and Peterborough City Council. Come along to hear about what other people are up to, thinking about, and dealing with.
Photo Credit: Thomas Byron Photography
More events to be announced soon.
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Jumped Up Theatre’s Summer Social
In July, we hosted our first Summer Social, bringing together participants, artists, audiences, and supporters to celebrate our creative community.
The event was hosted by The Willow Café, who provided food and refreshments throughout the evening. Photography by Thomas Byron.
The Summer Social was made possible through the generous support of Arts Council England, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, and The Hyde Charitable Trust.
The Peterborough Culture Forum is a free-to-access network created by Jumped Up Theatre and funded by Peterborough Cultural Alliance and Arts Council England in 2024-2026 to support the networking, skill development and agency of local creatives, arts organisations and community activists who support the arts in Peterborough.
