ClimART Cafe & Climate Storytelling 2075

Welcome to ClimART Cafe & Climate Storytelling 2075! Join us for an afternoon of engaging conversations and creative expressions around climate change. This in-person event will be held at the and hosted by and , where we will come together to share stories, ideas, and visions for a sustainable future while observing some beautiful artwork and musical performances. Let's connect, inspire, and imagine a better world for 2075.

Featuring local and international artists in collaboration with Ofrenda Fest and Climate Storytelling 2075, this exhibition brings together creators who deeply explore the connection between humanity, nature, and our changing climate. Visitors will be immersed in a diverse array of artistic expressions—from thought-provoking installations to captivating paintings and sculptures—all centered around environmental themes.

CLIMATE STORYTELLING 2075 @ QUEENS COUNCIL ON THE ARTS

Hosted at the Queens Council on the Arts in Long Island City, "Orinoco" by Climate Storytelling 2075 and Ofrenda Fest focuses on the relationship between humans and our environment, drawing from reflections on the Amazon and youth perspectives on climate futures, aiming to spark dialogue and raise awareness about endangered species and our future in our planet.

The contours of our collective destiny are too often shaped by a limited spectrum of perspectives rooted in Western, settler-colonial worldviews; a widely accepted vision of succumbing to a dystopian narrative preordained by a select few. The Climate Storytelling 2075 project asks: How would you reimagine a desirable climate future in the year 2075? The call for proposals that produced this cohort was an invitation to young people from frontline, BIPOC, queer, and other communities who experience the undue burdens of climate change while simultaneously demonstrating the innovation and resilience required to build new realities. Centering the experiences, knowledge, and alternative ways of knowing of these communities is crucial in shaping our collective understanding of climate futures. By amplifying the voices of frontline communities, we collectively build a more inclusive and equitable vision of the future.The collective works of Olivia Zhang, Oluwaseun Ogundimu, Elijah Valerjev, Justin Nunn, Kaila Holland, Bobby Dellinger, Asenette Ruiz, Laken Sylvander, Raissa Xie and Anjali Nair represent a diverse and interdisciplinary approach to addressing the climate crisis through the power of radical imagination. This artist cohort intertwines personal narratives, scientific data, historical reflection, and multimedia artistry to envision a future that is deeply informed by present environmental challenges, the realities of grief and suffering, compelled by the urgency to act, and brimming with innovative visions of “irresistible futures.”
Together, these works highlight the importance of centering imagination in the fight for a thriving Earth. The artists' multidisciplinary approaches—ranging from visual arts and music to storytelling and performance—demonstrate that creativity and imagination are not just valuable experimentations, but necessary tools in envisioning and crafting a liveable future. By bringing diverse perspectives and intersectional themes to the forefront, these young artists emphasize the interconnectedness of social, environmental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

We will have snacks and refreshments, and encourage individuals to bring your own cup!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Queens Council On the Arts, 5-11 47th Avenue, Queens, United States