Current Projects
Projects happening now
Here are a few of the projects that we are delivering in neighbourhoods across Peterborough now.
Sneak Beak- Spread Your Wings
Sat, 29 April, 2023
Get an insider’s view at this painting day, pop in and watch artists turn designs from across the city into a flock of giant birds.
Spread Your Wings
Peterborough Presents, alongside Orton Makers and artist Rose Croft are producing another project with a lot of local flavour & pride for Peterborough Celebrates in May.
We are asking groups, schools and individuals to help us design and make Ostrich sized birds that represent their sense of pride & show off their creativity. This flock will then be installed at Peterborough Celebrates festival which praises and shines a light on what is great about the city.
Spread Your Wings – Design competition
Spread Your Wings: Design CompetitionThe projectThis competition is part of our Spread Your Wings project. We will be working with groups from...
Orton Makers
Every Tuesday 2023
People from Orton can join this creative coffee afternoon where you can make, create and chat. These sessions are open to all, whether you knit, carve, glue or draw.
Millfield Festival
Millfield Festival is a yearly celebration of creativity, culture, and community in Millfield, Peterborough.
Deljit Singh’s Magical History Tours
Anytime
Local legend Deljit Singh’s tours of Millfield and Peterborough city centre, exploring the history of places and people past, personal anecdotes, hidden gems, and days gone by.
Blink of an Eye
Blink of an Eye is one of our small commissions in Eye. Peterborough Presents wanted to use this short project to connect, develop and work with a local creative.
Past Projects
International Women’s Day – small event listings
We’re excited to announce that we are supporting a number of great activities marking International Women’s Day 2023. We’re supporting…
Westwoof Community Dog Walk – new date!
Sunday 5 Feb
Wrap up warm and join us for a community dog walk/meet up at Westwood green space outside High Lees. See the doggie superstars of the Westwoof artwork display. Free treats for all who come!
International Day of People With Disabilities
December 2022
Check out all the local Peterborough events in December. Here is a list of local, accessible events taking place on/near International Day of People with Disabilities on Sat 3rd December.
Build Your Story – Inclusive Storytelling Workshop
Dec 3, 2022
A free, inclusive storytelling group workshop to “build our stories”. Chat, play games, move about the space, and have loads of fun!
Mixed Media Messy Play Day!
Sat 3 December 2022
A mixed media messy play day to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities! Make your own mixed media collage artwork with Lore Green.
Westwood Youth Creative Group
Fri 2 December 2022
A fun opportunity for 14-19 year olds in Westwood/Ravensthorpe.
Light up Eye – Lantern Parade
Sat 12, November 2022
Eye village is going to be the backdrop of a spectacular Lantern Parade in early November of this year. A creative community project that will support wellbeing at one of the darkest times of the year.
Westwoof!
10 dogs were turned into fantastic works of art as part of an outdoor display!
Light Up Eye Volunteering
We’re looking for volunteers to help us deliver Light Up Eye, a lantern parade in Eye village. You can join us as an Events Assistant, Parade Assistant or Artists Assistant. Come join the team…
Millfield Festival 2022
Millfield Festival 2022 was a family friendly celebration of arts, community, and culture in August 2022. featuring a community carnival headline spectacle.
Top tips and favourite bits: Peterborough Murals
Watch: a short film where 4 Peterborough street artists and the PP team tell you about their favourite murals. We also share some top tips to those interesting in working with artists on future murals
Bretton Royalty
Bretton Royalty (summer 2021) was inspired by a Bretton resident’s experiences of feeling like royalty during the 1995 Bretton Festival, when she was ‘Bretton Festival princess’ for the day. We extended this feeling of being made to feel special by your community, and celebrated Bretton residents.