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What happens when you invite people to turn their neighbourhood into a studio? What do their creations say about their relationship to the places they live and work? What do they reveal about their hopes for the future?

All summer, Creative Quests, in collaboration with Culture Croydon, brought The Curiosity Rover to Croydon town centre. The Rover is a travelling art studio where people collect creative ‘missions’ that prompt exploration and storytelling. When the Rover is in situ, it becomes a place to gather, make things and learn how other people experience the world.

This exhibition showcases the creations made by Croydonians at The Curiosity Rover and invites you to imagine how this spirit of curiosity could shape Croydon’s future.

At a time when bigger questions are being asked about the role of town centres and high streets, and how to nurture more connected communities, Croydon: A Curio-City explores how we might reimagine town centres as spaces of exploration, possibility and connection.

Throughout the exhibition, visitors can take part in drop-in Creative Quests and playful tasks, alongside bookable workshops and panel discussions.

There are plenty of opportunities for everyone to get involved, discover something new and imagine Croydon town centre differently

The exhibition is split into three sections:

Looking Back: Explore the creations made at The Curiosity Rover in Croydon this summer, and the ‘missions’ that inspired them.

Looking Around: Discover what we learnt and noticed about curiosity in Croydon and the creative spirit of Croydonians.

Looking Forward: Imagine what specific areas in Croydon town centre could be like if they were designed to nurture your creativity and curiosity.

Bookable events:

Welcome to Croydon: A Collective Textile Mural Workshop
Saturday 21 November | In-person | 11:00 - 13:00
Free to attend | Refreshments | Book Here

Designing for Clubs: from Messroom to Community Hub

Panel Discussion
How can design and curiosity support stronger community infrastructure?

Wednesday 25 November
In person | 18:30 – 20:00
Free to attend | Refreshments | Book Here