Turning Tables establishes youth-run cultural labs strategically located within residential areas where children and youth reside and interact. In their own home turf, professional instructors with backgrounds in creative academia and strong social skills collaborate with young participants on music projects, photography, and videography. They engage youth not only as educators but as fellow artists in creative co-creation, fostering high-quality works that boost participants’ confidence and sustain their project involvement. To manage the complexities of working with youth, Turning Tables continually enhances staff skills, integrating social work knowledge with artistic expertise through partnerships for ongoing training and supervision in relational work with vulnerable youth.

Beyond creative projects, Turning Tables actively supports children and youth to participate in music and art festivals and events, often securing paid assignments. This involvement instills a sense of self-worth and recognition of their innate creative potential, whether expressed through rap lyrics, poetry, or film. The cultural labs also serve as community hubs, where youth shape activities like weekend movie nights, cooking classes, and exhibitions, promoting cohesion within social housing areas. Turning Tables believes deeply in the transformative power of art and culture for youth, emphasizing the reciprocal impact young people can have on Denmark’s arts and culture scene.