Earth Month 2026
Cultures of Action

In April and May, you are invited to join us for Earth Month 2026, comprised of two weeks of expert discussions, workshops and creative perspectives, as well as a 3-week artist travel residency which brings together artists, thinkers, and changemakers to showcase the  role of culture in addressing sustainability challenges through workshops, film, discussions, and more.

The collaboration between the Goethe-Institut Glasgow, Institut français d'Écosse, and Alliance Française Glasgow opens a space for  cross-cultural exchange on climate action, strengthening ties between France, Germany, and Scotland.

Join us for a month of inspiring events, creative dialogue, and collective action for a greener future. Stay tuned for the full programme and be part of the movement!

The artists' residency, running from Earth Day on 22 April to 12 May 2026, offers one artist from Germany and one artist from France the opportunity to explore Scotland’s diverse landscapes, sustainability challenges, and emerging climate solutions. The residency provides a slow travel experience, with the artists journeying by train and/or boat from their home countries to Scotland, where they will co-travel to Edinburgh, and two locations in the Scottish Highlands & Islands.
In the residencies Cove Park on the Scottish West Coast and Linkshouse / Pier Arts Centre on Orkney, the artists can engage with the core themes of Rewilding and Oceans.
The artists will share their experiences and practices in an  Artists' Talk at the end of their stay. The travel residency is realised in cooperation with  Cove Park and Linkshouse / The Pier Arts Centre.