Exploring Sustainable Artist Residency Programme at the Green Culture Fest
The Green Culture Festival, held on June 3rd and 4th, brought together creatives, representatives, and experts from culture, science, politics, media, business, and civil society to discuss and explore practical, fair, and efficient ways to address current challenges in the cultural sector.
The festival centred on the pressing question of climate change adaptation—specifically, how cultural institutions, their employees, and creatives can effectively respond to the impacts of climate change. Topics included addressing structural infrastructure, managing health-related challenges, and rethinking event and exhibition concepts.
The CYCLE UP! team put together a panel of experts and practitioners to discuss sustainable artist residency programmes and the growing importance of art's intersection with sustainability. As environmental awareness and social responsibility increasingly shape artistic practice and cultural institutions, the discussion provided valuable insights into how we can promote ecological consciousness through residencies.
The event highlighted a variety of topics, including the use of sustainable materials, energy-efficient practices, and the significance of slow travel and mindful living during residencies. Examples showcased how such programmes allow artists to address pressing environmental issues creatively, while also driving positive change in both local and global communities.
Key Takeaways:
The discussion was moderated by Dr Nikolai Blaumer of the Goethe-Institut’s Arbeitskreis Deutscher Internationaler Residenzprogramme (ADIR) network. He was joined by Adele Newman, who shared insights from the CYCLE UP! project, artist Tra My Nguyen, who has participated in a sustainable residency programmes at Rupert, and Eglė Kliučinskaitė, production manager of The Sustainable Institution at Rupert.
On the festival's second day, the CYCLE UP! project united cultural professionals to discuss sustainable international residency programs. Eglė Kliučinskaitė from Rupert in Vilnius, which is also part of The Sustainable Institution highlighted the benefits of resource-sharing among Lithuanian cultural partners. Berlin-based artist and designer Tra My Nguen emphasized the importance of envisioning a successful future, while project manager Adele Newman urged a focus on the ‘positive handprint’ of such programmes—the social value of these residencies.
The festival centred on the pressing question of climate change adaptation—specifically, how cultural institutions, their employees, and creatives can effectively respond to the impacts of climate change. Topics included addressing structural infrastructure, managing health-related challenges, and rethinking event and exhibition concepts.
The CYCLE UP! team put together a panel of experts and practitioners to discuss sustainable artist residency programmes and the growing importance of art's intersection with sustainability. As environmental awareness and social responsibility increasingly shape artistic practice and cultural institutions, the discussion provided valuable insights into how we can promote ecological consciousness through residencies.
The event highlighted a variety of topics, including the use of sustainable materials, energy-efficient practices, and the significance of slow travel and mindful living during residencies. Examples showcased how such programmes allow artists to address pressing environmental issues creatively, while also driving positive change in both local and global communities.
Key Takeaways:
- Sustainability’s Role in Residencies: How it influences the structure and values of residency programmes.
- Eco-Friendly Practices: Practical strategies for integrating sustainability into residency operations.
- Collaborative Impact: The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between artists and local decision-makers.
- Community Engagement: Fostering meaningful exchange with local communities.
- Evaluating Impact: Assessing the long-term effects of sustainable residencies on artists and the environment.
The discussion was moderated by Dr Nikolai Blaumer of the Goethe-Institut’s Arbeitskreis Deutscher Internationaler Residenzprogramme (ADIR) network. He was joined by Adele Newman, who shared insights from the CYCLE UP! project, artist Tra My Nguyen, who has participated in a sustainable residency programmes at Rupert, and Eglė Kliučinskaitė, production manager of The Sustainable Institution at Rupert.
On the festival's second day, the CYCLE UP! project united cultural professionals to discuss sustainable international residency programs. Eglė Kliučinskaitė from Rupert in Vilnius, which is also part of The Sustainable Institution highlighted the benefits of resource-sharing among Lithuanian cultural partners. Berlin-based artist and designer Tra My Nguen emphasized the importance of envisioning a successful future, while project manager Adele Newman urged a focus on the ‘positive handprint’ of such programmes—the social value of these residencies.