Little Legends
23 July– 16 November 2024
Open Doors from The National Civil War Centre and The Palace Theatre Newark
Newark & Sherwood District
The Little Legends residency will be an exploration of the stories of Newark & Sherwood, past and present. Inspired by artefacts, collections, buildings and heritage sites across the District creative writing, research and craft will be used to reveal local legends and gather modern stories. With the hopes to realise a collection of imaginative, contemporary legends that can be shared throughout the county and beyond.
The residency will include creative sessions and workshops with local people creating short stories, poems, plays, letters and manifestos inspired by real life events, family stories and yarns.
The residency will be carried out from the studio at The National Civil War Centre and across the district. Throughout the residency, please visit, enjoy a creative activity and record your story. Or share them with the artist via social media or email.
Open Doors
Open Doors is a programme of arts activity that is part of the heritage and culture offer in Newark and Sherwood. In 2023 Open Doors were awarded funding from Arts Council England to become a National Portfolio Organisation. Their three-year programme, Open Doors, increases creative opportunities for young people and underserved groups, and helps support the needs and interests of communities.
To find out more about Open Doors and their upcoming projects, visit their website.