Culture, Climate and Environmental Responsibility: Annual Report 2023-24 - Julie's Bicycle
By reflecting a world in crisis, art can be a powerful part of the climate solution
Artists can open hearts and minds to inspire environmental action, and help grieve the loss and damage already inflicted
Global Diversity Foundation ARTS & ECOLOGY Art is the most effective form of rebellion.
ARTS & ECOLOGY Art is the most effective form of rebellion. ~ The Power of Art, Simon Schama Art has the power to move us; to evoke and transform emotions that words often cannot. Art has the power to change narratives, to give a voice to the voiceless, to break rules and find unorthodox ways […]
Natsiaa 2024: Noli Rictor wins $100,000 award for ‘truly majestic’ painting
Pitjantjatjara artist takes home the most prestigious First Nations art prize, for a ‘mesmerising’ artwork of the spinifex plains in remote Western Australia
Calling for a Global Plastics Treaty | WaterBear
As much as we can do as individuals to stop our consumption, recycling systems cannot cope with the sheer amount of plastic waste produced. Ultimately, it ends up in landfills, exported or incinerated...
BREATHE WITH ME – Breathe with Me worldwide
Breath guides the strokes of the watercolour, to create a repetitive pattern of vertical blue stripes painted onto a white paper or wall.
ECOSOC, UNGA Presidents Look to Summit of the Future to Accelerate SDGs | News | SDG Knowledge Hub | IISD
Spanish minister hails deal to save Andalucía wetlands as a model for green transition
€1.4bn deal to protect Doñana national park will diversify local economy and stop farmers using aquifers to irrigate fruit crops
The Arts play an essential role in creating and sustaining awareness about environmental issues. Here we hope to illustrate the reach and depth of how the arts contribute to progressive ecological thinking by curating stories and offering forums and a network for conversation.
Here are a few links to Arts Organisations engaged in the field.
GALLERY CLIMATE COALITION
ARTISTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
ARTS COUNCIL - RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
JULIE'S BICYCLE
SERPENTINE GALLERIES - GENERAL ECOLOGY
THE CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE IN THE ARTS
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