Culture and Creativity NPO 

 

We are delighted that our funding from Arts Council England (initially awarded for 2023-26), which recognises the London Borough of Merton as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) has been extended until 2027. 

 

Created and delivered by Merton Libraries, our Culture and Creativity NPO includes partner events, The Merton Big Read and Artists Work in Libraries commissions, allowing us to build on our extensive offer of high-quality events and cultural experiences for all our residents and visitors. 

 

Artists Work in Libraries

 

Artists Work in Libraries, commissions artists who are interested in working in the context of libraries in innovative ways to showcase their work to diverse local communities.

 

2026-27

The Artists Work in Libraries 2026/27 commissioning call has now ended and artists have been selected! We would like to thank all applicants for their proposals. Keep an eye out for updates about the coming programme which will launch 1st April 2026!

 

2025-26

 

2024-25

 

 

2023-24

 

Wimbledon BookFest

 

Wimbledon BookFest is a leading literary festival in London and the main commissioned partner to deliver a literary programme (below) as part of Merton's National Portfolio organisation. 

 

  • Merton Big Read 
  • Author Events 
  • Writing Workshops for Adults  
  • Writing for Young People 
  • Manga and Graphic Novel Workshops

 

For more information, visit the BookFest website: https://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/

 

Volunteering Opportunities 

 

We have two roles to support our Culture and Creativity NPO at Merton libraries. Please see below job descriptions and application form.

 

 

To apply for these roles, please complete the Culture & Creativity Volunteer Application Form  and email it as directed.

 

Note: this application can be provided as a Word document on request. 

 

For all volunteer positions across Merton Libraries:

Volunteer opportunities 

 

 

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