24 Doors - A Live Community Co-Created Advent Calendar
Opportunity
Every morning in December on the run up to Christmas Day residents of Leek will be given a clue to find a door in the town. If they can find the door, and open it between 4pm and 6.30pm, they will be treated to a Christmas cultural experience – it could be live carol singers, puppetry, a light installation, circus, dance, a brass band player, a nativity scene – the more surprising the better! For those who can’t make it along in person each day, we’ll open a digital version of the advent calendar online.
Get involved in creating our live advent calendar!
Following the success of the first ever Live Advent Calendar in December 2023, we would like to continue our community Christmas tradition. Applications are now open for community groups, schools, professional artists, organisations, businesses to apply to create an Advent Door for 24 Doors 2024.
We’d love to hear what you/your group/business would like to create behind a door to surprise and delight your local community. What’s the story you want to tell or skill you want to exhibit?
What are we looking for?
We are looking for applications that aim to create a moment of collective joy through a shared experience in the depths of winter that will encourage the residents and community members to explore different parts of the town and look at their environment with a new perspective.
– a brand new exciting idea that will capture people’s imaginations
– a Christmas/Winter theme
– a sustainable approach
Your Advent Door idea could be a Christmas display (craft/art/textile), a live performance (music/theatre/dance), a short film, photography, an installation – just to name a few… the more surprising the better!
After applications have been submitted, the OUTSIDE team will work with our Advisory Group and Youth Advisory Group, both made up of Staffordshire Moorlands residents, who will then decide on the final, most ambitious, creative and funny ideas/applications received.
Please note that not all applications may be selected, but it may be that some could be combined.
If you already have an idea or a confirmed door host, please inform them to complete the separate application here.
If you think you would like to be involved and and have an idea that will contribute in creating lasting memories, please let us know!
What do I have to do?
Just fill in this form by Wednesday 17th July 2024.
Please note, any applications received after this date will not be considered.
We aim to inform all successful participants know by Friday 26th July 2024.