Cultural Backpack NRW 2026: Looking for ideas for creative projects!

Cultural Backpack NRW 2026: Looking for ideas for creative projects!

What is happening in the area of ​​cultural education for the youngest people in North Rhine-Westphalia? In Meschede and the surrounding area, the cultural backpack will have its hands full in 2025. Numerous offers were on the program for 10 to 14 year olds, who were able to develop in a lively cooperation with the cities of Arnsberg, Schmallenberg and Sundern. At a big cultural backpack day in the Holthausen Slate Mining and Local History Museum in June, over 50 participants met to be creative together and exchange ideas. These initiatives impressively show how important cultural education is for young people.

There are signs that the project will continue in 2026, but everything depends on the support of the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia. Interested youth organizations, cultural institutions or artists are cordially invited to submit their project ideas by December 15, 2025. If you would like to submit your suggestions at the last minute, you can find the project data sheet on the city of Meschede website or ask Anne Wiegel directly.

Important information for creative minds

The decision on which projects will be included in the cultural backpack is expected to be made in February 2026. The aim of the cultural backpack is to provide young people with inexpensive and free cultural education offers. These offers are not only a great opportunity for kids to get creative, they also promote self-creative activity and collaboration between artists and youth organizations. Cross-city ideas are expressly welcome!

What can cultural education actually achieve? According to kulturbildung-nrw.de there is a lot to be gained. It enables young people to deal creatively with art and culture and supports them in developing their own perspectives and perspectives. Arts education is not just a word, but opens doors to various art forms and skills - from literature to theater to digital media. Through this creative process, the young people's personalities are strengthened, which ultimately gives them an active role in society.

Together for a strong program

The existing city associations in the NRW cultural backpack impressively demonstrate the network that is created when many creative minds come together. Ahlen, Beckum, Bad Oeynhausen and numerous other cities, among others, are closely integrated into this exchange. This underlines the relevance of cultural education at regional level and its importance for social cohesion and mutual respect among young people.

With intensive exchange and committed action, we can ensure that cultural education remains an integral part of youth work in the future. The key to conveying to young people the joy and curiosity of creative expression and at the same time strengthening their place in society lies in the joint design of the offerings.

So what will the next culture backpack day look like? We can look forward to the ideas and projects that will be submitted by December 15, 2025. What is certain is that the culture backpack will continue to have many creative offers for young people in the future!