When Julie’s Bicycle was founded 11 years ago our challenge was very different: we had to make the case that climate had some bearing on the arts and culture, and that we had some capacity – maybe even responsibility – to do something about it. That argument is no longer relevant. Our starting point in … Read more The Seven Creative Climate Trends
A year of nature programming at Wellcome Collection, London I’m going to talk about some of the programming that Wellcome Collection has been doing over the last year engaging our visitors on environmental themes but I want to begin by briefly looking at Wellcome Collection’s particular approach. This will, I hope, provide some context for … Read more Curating the Natural World
Our Creative Climate Leadership participants and training team are enjoying the inspiring Slovenian coast, in a mix of reflective space and action planning. Take a look at their credentials here and watch this space over the coming weeks for accounts of their experiences on the course. Follow their work and progress online via #ccleaders.
Julie’s Bicycle and PiNA are pleased to announce the participants for our second Creative Climate Leadership course. We have selected 23 leaders from 89 outstanding applications. Creative Climate Leadership (CCL) is a pan-European programme for artists and cultural professionals exploring the cultural dimensions of climate change. The second CCL international training course will take place … Read more CCL Slovenia: Meet The Participants
Applications are now open for the second Creative Climate Leadership (CCL) Training Course, our leadership development programme for cultural professionals and artists to explore the role of culture and creativity in responding to climate change and environmental challenges. The course will: – Bring together a range of expert guest speakers to share case studies, research … Read more Apply Now: Creative Climate Leadership Slovenia
In this guest blog post Cultural Consultant and Creative Climate Leader Harpreet Kaur reflects on the Southbank Centre’s Women of the World Festival. As with every aspect of human security and development, we cannot separate the significance of women’s empowerment from climate change and sustainability. I attended the WOW Festival in London this month specifically … Read more Women’s Empowerment & Sustainability
As the Creative Climate Leadership participants and training team immerse themselves in the Welsh countryside, in a mix of reflective space and action planning, you can take a look through the participant’s stellar credentials here. This is cohort 1 of the first ever Creative Climate Leadership course. Watch this space over the coming weeks for … Read more Creative Climate Leaders: Meet everyone in cohort #1
Announcing the first cohort of Creative Climate Leadership participants for 2017 25 Creative Climate Leaders have been selected from 109 applications. Creative Climate Leadership (CCL), a new pan-European programme for artists and cultural professionals exploring the cultural dimensions of climate change, has announced today the names of the 25 participants. 13 of this year’s participants … Read more Creative Climate Leadership Participants March 2017
We have received an overwhelming response to the first call for applications to attend the inaugural Creative Climate Leadership training course taking place in Wales this March. Thank you to everyone who sent in a compelling application. All applicants will be notified in early February 2017. We have had interest from museums, universities, theatres, producers, … Read more Applications For First CCL Training Course Now Closed
Do you have a colleague or artist you are working with who will benefit from the Creative Climate Leadership training course? The creative and cultural community have a unique and critical role in responding to climate change. At a time of complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change, it is imperative that cultural organisations decide on their … Read more How Can CCL Benefit Your Organisation?
Julie’s Bicycle CEO Alison Tickell launched the Creative Climate Leadership programme at IETM Valencia, 4th November 2016. Read her speech on how we need to shift our cultural values to tackle climate change.
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Today, 4th November 2016, the Creative Climate Leadership (CCL) programme was launched at a reception hosted by IETM at their autumn plenary meeting in Valencia, Spain, at the Las Naves courtyard, a collaborative working space and creative hub in the centre of the city.
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