Intensive Weekend Program for Artists

This five-day program enables artists to build the skills and network they need to translate creative practice into climate action.

“Humans think in stories rather than in facts, numbers, or equations, and the simpler the story, the better.”

― Yuval Noah Harari

Who is this workshop for?

  • Artists of all disciplines such as dance, music, theatre, visual arts, puppetry, stand-up comedy, and more.

  • Artists at any stage of their career.

  • Artists seeking to explore collaborations with the scientific community.

  • Those with a passion and desire to inspire positive climate action through storytelling.

What will you get from this workshop?

Community

  • Become part of the solution, join a global community of creative changemakers.

  • Platform to present your climate-idea and to collaborate with climate experts to create a ClimArts story. You will also receive invites to ClimArts events, as part of the community.

Climate Storytelling

  • Understand the science, psychology, media narratives and communication strategies underpinning climate storytelling.

  • Dive into one specific issue relating to climate change (e.g. air pollution, ocean warming) and hear from experts in media about the dominant narratives and how they are perceived.

Schedule

Join an interactive Zoom session on 10th Oct, 2024 with your peers at the workshop and the team at ClimArts to kick start your journey!

Week 1

  • Build your foundation by unpacking the intricate web of issues that collectively constitute this global predicament

    11th Oct, 2024

    2:30 pm-4:30 pm BST

Abhayraj Naik

Co-Founder of Initiative for Climate Action

  • Gain a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and evidence behind climate science.

    12th Oct, 2024

    2:30 pm-3:40 pm BST

Dr. Neven S. Fučkar

Climate and Data Scientist at Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford

  • Get a peek into the journeys of artists working on climate.

    12th Oct, 2024

    3:50 pm-4:20 pm BST

Ann Wall

Freelance Ballet Dancer

Hana Melese Maru

Artist & Co-Director of International relations at Climate Cardinals

  • Craft compelling climate narratives that resonate with different audiences and drive meaningful engagement

    13th Oct, 2024

    3:50 pm-5:00 pm BST

Tara Bryer

Program Manager at Climate Outreach

Week 2

  • Shifting from doom and gloom reports, gain a refreshing comics lens to look at aspects of marine ecosystems.

    18th Oct, 2024

    2:30 pm-3:45 pm BST

Rohan Chakravarty

Cartoonist & Founder of Green Humour

  • Explore the range of impacts on Marine Ecosystems & Dive into the world of exciting solutions.

    19th Oct, 2024

    2:30 pm-4:00 pm BST

Laura Gabriele Elsler

Research Associate at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

Jessica Zamborain Mason

Research Associate at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

  • Explore the range of impacts on Marine Ecosystems & Dive into the world of exciting solutions.

    19th Oct, 2024

    4:15 pm-5:15 pm BST

Megan Thudium

Founder of MTC, the content agency

A closing session after 2 weeks to consolidate learning.

You will also be able to book 30 minute coaching sessions with instructors and the ClimArts team members to make a personalized plan to create climate art.

Fee & Commitment

  • The full fee for the ClimArts Intensive Weekend Workshop is £75 ($95).

    Limited number of bursaries are available

  • Participants may apply for need-based partial waivers through the application process.

    ClimArts is committed to ensuring that financial standing is not a barrier for accepted applicants.

    Contact us for more details.

  • Between Thursday and Sunday, you can expect to spend about 8 hours of online learning. We recommend allotting additional hours of self study to go over resources. If you want to make the most of the experience, you can book office hours with the ClimArts team members to make a personalized plan and/or ask for an optional assignment at no extra charge.

    All program sessions are delivered online.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The weekend intensive program is offered a few times per year starting June 2024.

  • This program is designed for visual and performance artists, but is open to creatives from all disciplines.

  • Financial assistance is available on a needs basis. Please include your interest in your application.

  • We do not offer refunds at this time. Prior to applying and accepting your place, we ask that you carefully read the program description and consider whether the course suits your needs. You can also reach out to us if you have further questions before you sign up at info@climarts.org

  • Yes!

    Join the ClimArts Slack community for ongoing networking beyond the Program.

    Connect with like-minded artists and climate experts.

    You can apply for an opportunity to collaborate with climate experts to create a ClimArts story. We have a community of climate experts working on different topics. You will also receive invites to ClimArts events, as part of the community.

  • Our team is available to support you throughout the program - please get in touch.

  • All program sessions are delivered online and are mandatory to attend in order to get the certificate. However, they will be recorded and made available.

  • We run a few each year. Please check our website and Slack community channels for information on upcoming workshops. You are welcome to get on our waitlist to get notified.

  • All program sessions are delivered online and are mandatory to attend in order to get the certificate.