Sustain-
ability In Art & Culture

Topics of discussion

How artists use sustainable art practices to help to change social, cultural, and political contexts

Examples: Bioart, ecodesign, renewable energy sculptures, upcycling, closed-loop fashion, land art, etc.

How to target, manage, and protect sustainable/unsustainable cultural behavior.

Examples: Indigenous practices, take-make-waste culture, humans relationship to nature, social welfare, globalism lens on sustainability.

We will be reaching out to interview experts in the realms of politics, culture, and art to talk about their experience in sustainability.

Share current information/webinars/events

going on with other issues going on.

Invite non-ECP-FG members (experts on the topic) to step onto the platform to share their voice/opinion of the campaign topic.

Webinar 1: Art in Sustainability- How artists use sustainable art practices and how art can help to change social, cultural, and political contexts

Webinar 2: Sustainable policies for culture and heritage - How to target, manage, and protect sustainable/unsustainable cultural behavior.

At the end of the campaign, our final product will be a little booklet on the inspiring practices of sustainability present in art and culture.

(Specific) Sustainability through the lens of cultural diversity.

Explore the differences in the ways people from different cultures perceive and respond to environmental and social issues.
Discuss culturally based solutions for ending environmental degradation caused by human activity (through cultural practices).
Elaborate how cultural practices may affect sustainable policies (and vice-versa)
Call for ECP-FG members and other inspiring artists to tell (visual) stories about environmental issues that matter most to them.

(General) Other

Support young creatives living in Europe to gain experience in their respective field and rise in their profession
Raise the voice of participants in socio-political matters, particularly sustainability
Promote dialogue between people from different backgrounds, nationalities, and generations
Raise awareness and contribute to a better understanding of current sustainability issues & progress through arts and culture
Explore opportunities for collaborative action
Encourage society to get more engaged with art, artists, culture, and the link to socio-political issues