About The Preservative Party
Established in 2009, the Preservative Party is a collective of young curators who meet weekly. They choose their own topics and objects to research in the museum. They often spotlight overlooked histories and the underrepresented people who make them.
Since its formation, the Preservative Party have curated numerous exhibitions across Leeds. These include the highly successful ‘In Their Footsteps’, the award winning ‘Overlooked’ and the multimedia project ‘Whose Power?’.
The Preservative Party is a collaborative effort which aims to uplift the voices of all its members. So, why not hear about it from them...?
Callum C
“It makes me more comfortable, it makes me more helpful, and to understand the history of local people/voices of the past”.
Callum
“The best time of the week, where I can spend time with friends and research and work on interesting things.”
Eden
“A sense of community that makes a real difference within the city museum itself and across British academia.”
Esmé
“A safe space to socialise and grow through challenging myself without fear of judgement or pressure to meet certain expectations.”
Hugo
Press Party is about giving people the opportunity to work in the museum industry, a dream for history buffs such as myself. It gives me a chance to take part in exhibitions, which has always been a passion of mine.
Jordan
"The Preservative Party has come to define a key part of my life. Their passion, activism, honesty and ambition always inspire me."
Rahesa
“Filled with the brightest young people, the reason why I am who I am”.
Rowan
"A chance to bring new perspectives to the museum space, and to platform young and fresh voices."
Stan
“A space to be social about specific knowledge that we can turn into something productive".
Tae
“A place where I can express my interests without fear of alienation. A safe place.”
Thoi
"Getting a chance to socialise and work with people outside of uni."