About this Event
Edinburgh SPRINGBOARD 2.0: Bridging the Gaps Between Arts and Climate
Calling all Climate Activists and Creative Minds!
Join us for the follow-up meeting from Edinburgh SPRINGBOARD 2.0, where we delve into the powerful intersection of art, culture, and climate action. Hosted by ECCAN (Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network), in collaboration with A+E at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral and Creative Carbon Scotland, this event promises to be a catalyst for change and inspiration.
Date and Time: Friday, June 21st from 11.45am - 4.30pm (includes vegetarian lunch)
Location: St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral - Walpole Hall and Song School
Open to all community groups, community projects, climate activists, artists of any kind, and friends of ECCAN, Creative Carbon Scotland and A+E
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.
Organised by A+E at St Mary Cathedral, ECCAN and Creative Carbon Scotland..
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.
Ticketing: to ensure we balance artists and community groups to make the event a success, please choose your ticket type at checkeout. Don't worry, the event is free to all.
Don't miss out—secure your spot now!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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