Creative influencers
Our creative influencers are dedicated to making our museums, galleries, heritage buildings, and community spaces better for young people, families, and visitors of all ages.
Aged 13 to 17, they meet monthly at the National Civil War Centre. Working with our youth engagement officer, they develop ideas for events and activities across the district.
Our influencers lead on a range of projects, taking research trips across the country. They feed their ideas back to the wider Heritage and Culture Team, highlighting the changes they want to see.
We believe in championing and listening to young voices, and we’re proud to support our influencers in creating positive change!
The impact so far
Since 2023, our Creative Influencers have:
- taken 13 research trips across the UK
- campaigned for free sanitary products in Palace Theatre, Newark, and the National Civil War Centre
- collectively racked up 300+ hours of volunteer time, supporting community venues and events across the district
- created our Creative Futures digital resources. Available on our YouTube channel, these short interviews feature industry professionals offering career advice and guidance
Join our creative influencers
By joining you can:
- gain real experience you can add to your CV
- have fun volunteering at cultural and heritage events
- take four national trips a year
- gain a mentor
- make new friends
- design and deliver events and activities for other young people
- have your voice heard and make a real difference
- achieve an Arts Awards Bronze or Silver for UCAS Points
Register for 2027
Get in touch to join our next cohort, with spaces available from February 2027.
If you are aged 13-17, live in Newark and Sherwood, and are interested in Heritage and Culture, email caroline.rowland@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk to sign up.