Free To Be Me
Culture Days
Table of contents
What is Free to be Me?
Free To Be Me is a celebration of culture, identity, and wellbeing. It’s built for young people, families, communities, to come together, express themselves, and feel seen.
It’s a way to connect with yourself and others and feel part of a community.
It also creates a space where you can access different perspectives and expose you to new art, music and literature.
We bring Free To Be Me into schools and community spaces, creating spaces full of:
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Art installations
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Poetry and spoken word
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Dance and performance
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Creative stalls and workshops
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Safe zones to share, reflect, and connect
​Your cultural identity can shape how you see the world. It can support you, but also bring pressure. When we make space to talk about it, we make space for growth, healing, and belonging.
How celebration of culture and wellbeing connect:
You feel stronger when you're understood and supported.
You gain new ways of seeing things through others’ stories.
You feel rooted, valued, and part of something bigger.
You develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging
Practice relaxation techniques
Free to Be Me in Schools
We come into schools so young people can have a safe moment to pause, reflect, and express. Through art, dance, writing, and discussion, students:
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Practice emotional expression
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Explore identity and belonging
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Build confidence through creative voice
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See others’ journeys and feel less alone
'It's been a great day. I wouldn't take anything away. I love the music, the drums, and the food. I just want more.'
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Student who took part in a Free to Be Me day
Emotional changes
Depression, anxiety, anger, irritability, feeling overwhelmed
Bodily changes
Headaches, upset stomach, chest pain, trouble sleeping, high blood pressure
Behavioural changes
Changes in appetite, procrastinating, avoiding responsibilities, increased use of alcohol, drugs/cigarettes
Free to Be Me in the Community
Our Free To Be Me Art Exhibition extends to the wider community, using art to explore identity, culture, and mental health. Showing how art can be a catalyst for community
Free to Be Me Art Exhibition hosted at LUSH Liverpool on 9th August 2025
Case Study:
Exercise
Nine artists showcasing identity-inspired works
Take Time Out
A collaborative portrait wall anyone could contribute to
Chances to speak with the artists and hear their stories
A way for art to open conversations about culture, mental health, identity, and healing.
Sleep
Art pieces available to purchase, supporting both creators and the cause
Sleep
Art pieces available to purchase, supporting both creators and the cause
Interested?
Contact us to find out how to bring a Free to Be Me culture day to your space