2025 to 2028 is going to be an IMMERSIVE time in the North Midlands with the 'Threads in Common' exploring community. Through a focus on wellness, culture and creative arts, the aim is to foster healthy conversations about community, identity, diversity, and inclusion. Weaving together our Threads in Common, nurturing respect and connection through understanding.

We recognise that threads, when joined together, engender strength and buoyancy. Understanding, Exploring and Embracing who we are as individuals and a community benefits our wellbeing and our social fabric. This, in turn, fosters and supports local networks for personal pride, a sense of place and belonging. The impact lies in a greater appreciation of, and harmonious relationships between, people from all backgrounds, cultures, gender, skills, and life experiences in our communities. 


Over the next few years, we will be exploring and gaining a deeper understanding of 

2025 - Ourselves, our identity, personal pride - check out the residency reflections a little further below

2026 - Others, culture, traditions, language, gender, skills and life experiences

2027 + 2028 - Community, ever changing, that a community and its strength is made up of many different communities


I am, because we are. (Ubuntu philosophy signifying a shared humanity)

You can take part in Threads in Common by coming along to the creative activities around the region, participating through the creative at home activities or both!  Check out our FacebookInstagram or What's on page  for upcoming activities.

Creative residencies by inspiring artists will play a central role in the Threads in Common program, through community-engaged workshops, exhibitions, events and experiences that bring people together.  We are excited to introduce new artists to the North Midlands and welcome back old friends: