The Cultural Compact are working with Sian Alexander (Independent consultant, trustee of Julie’s Bicycle and former Executive Director of various producing theatres across the UK) to deliver three environmental conversations/symposiums this Autumn, aiming to inspire and provoke constructive dialogue about creating culture in a changing climate.
These free-to-access workshops will allow artists and organisations to connect, learn, and share ways of working sustainably, across art-forms. Whether you are a freelancer working on your first exhibition, or a large-scale theatre company, there will be something for everyone! Each session will have a specific focus, with a guest speaker and bespoke exercises delivered by Sian.
As with all our events, we will be operating a ballot to pay some freelancers to attend each session. For more information click here: https://forms.gle/VK87RCgvVaDcVfgg8.
Session 1: Exploring our role in a changing climate @ Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth
Wednesday 22nd October, 2-5pm
Special Inspiration Speaker: David Buckland, Cape Farewell (https://www.capefarewell.com)
What does it mean to be an artist/practitioner in a climate emergency? How do our ethics and values inform our approach? How do we forefront care and justice?
Session 2: Reducing our own climate impacts @ Poole Lighthouse
Thursday 13th November, 2-5pm
Special Inspiration Speaker: Rachael Duthie, Theatre Green Book
What can we do differently to minimise our environmental impact? What help and guidance is there for us? How can we connect and support each other?
Session 3: Responding to a changing climate @ Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth
Tuesday 2nd December, 2-5pm
Special Inspiration Speaker: Tom Clarke, National Trust
How is the changing climate impacting us in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole? How do we adapt? Who is already working on this locally?How do we grow our resilience together?
To book, see our new Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/CulturalCompact?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=61cdd701-1d3b-488d-b477-05bf9b319858
