Bridging the gaps between Arts and Climate, 21st June

Join us as we embark on a journey to harness the transformative power of art in the fight against climate change.

Calling all community groups, climate activists, artists of any kind, and friends of ECCAN, Creative Carbon Scotland, and A+E at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral! Join us for the follow-up meeting from Edinburgh SPRINGBOARD, where we delve into the powerful intersection of art, culture, and climate action.  

When: Friday, June 21st from 11.45am – 4.30pm (includes vegetarian lunch) 

Where: St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Pl, Edinburgh EH12 5AW – Walpole Hall and Song School 

Book your free ticket here: https://EdinburghSpringboard.eventbrite.co.uk  (please share). To ensure we balance artists and community groups to make the event a success, please choose your ticket type at checkout.  

Objectives:

  • Explore how art, culture, and creativity can effectively engage people in climate action.
  • Discuss the potential impact of art in expanding community outreach and fostering environmental awareness.
  • Engage in networking and brainstorming sessions to explore innovative ways art can be utilised to advance climate action.
  • Facilitate matchmaking between artists and organisations/projects.
  • Gain practical insights through examples of successful A+E projects and their impact on people’s attitudes and behaviours.
  • Plant the seed of incorporating art into ECCAN’s seed grant funding applications.
  • Launch a series of learning exchange visits, where we’ll explore how embedded artists and artists in residence have shaped community-led climate projects.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot now! https://EdinburghSpringboard.eventbrite.co.uk  

Join us as we embark on a journey to harness the transformative power of art in the fight against climate change. Together, let’s create a sustainable future through creativity and collaboration.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot now!

For any queries, accessibility needs or dietary requirements, feel free to contact ECCAN at Edinburgh@eccan.scot.