HELP WRITE A POEM FOR PETERSFIELD, BY PETERSFIELD
Your words are wanted – donate a line (or two)!
What is your favourite memory of Petersfield? What is your favourite place, favourite sound or taste or smell? How would you describe Petersfield to an alien? Or in just three words? What colour is Petersfield, what shape, what bird?
We are very excited to bring you the first completed works from our current Creative Resident, Ellora Sutton.
'Fine Though Sometimes Broken' is a crown of free verse sonnets, inspired by Ellora's time studying and learning about Edward and Helen Thomas in the Museum's Edward Thomas Study Centre. In a crown of sonnets, each poem ends with the first line of the next poem in the sequence, creating a chain. For the first and final lines of these poems Ellora has quoted or paraphrased from the works of Edward and Helen Thomas.
We are very excited to introduce you to Ellora Sutton, our new Creative in Residence.
Hampshire poet, Ellora Sutton, is the first, of what is hoped to be a series of creative residents where a wide range of different and exciting artists, poets, musicians, and other creatives are invited to explore the Museum’s collections and stories and create something new!
The work produced by these residencies will allow the Museum to share our collections and stories with more people in new and exciting ways.
When Paula Rego reads her favourite books, she imagines that she is one of the characters. In her artwork, she changes the story to suit her purposes. In celebration of Rego's upcoming exhibition at Petersfield Museum and inspired by her process, we are launching an art competition for local artists. Please see details at the bottom of this page for how to enter your submission.
Petersfield Museum's Photography competition is back for 2021!
Do you know someone from Petersfield who inspires you or has contributed a lot to the community?
We will be exhibiting your photos of these people and sharing their stories.
Please submit a short summary with each photo describing:
- Who the person is
- The subject’s connection to Petersfield, such as their positive impact or contribution to the community or why they love the town. This can be in the form of a direct quote from them or written by yourself with the subject’s permission.
For the first time ever Petersfield Museum will be bringing live theatre to both The Courtyard and Courthouse! Experience amazing story telling in our unique surroundings both outside in The Courtyard and in the Victorian Courthouse. From court case re-enactments to Shakespeare there will be something for everyone!
Little Red and the Big Bad Wolf (22nd July, 2pm):
We are excited to announce that we have just launched our first digital programme, History from Home. This programme includes downloadable activities for all the family, colouring sheets and digital talks.
The programme of events will continue to grow over the coming weeks and months and we welcome any suggestions of what you would like to see included.
You can find out more about History from Home here.
This year, Petersfield Museum is taking part in the National Lottery #ThanksToYou campaign!
We are one of hundreds of participating National Lottery-funded visitor attractions across the UK saying ‘thanks’ to people who have raised money for good causes by buying a lottery ticket.