We are developing resources, such as sustainability and artistic frameworks, guidelines, how-to manuals, podcasts, and magazines that will be published over the course of the project. We hope that they will provide you with information, best practice examples and know-how on sustainability in arts and culture.
These guidelines offer practical tools for artist residencies navigating sustainability. Born from the CYCLE UP! project, they address three critical aspects: ecological responsibility, social sustainability, and financial viability. Rather than prescriptive rules, this resource presents real experiences, honest failures, and tried and tested solutions from residencies worldwide. From reducing travel emissions to building stable partnerships, from avoiding greenwashing to supporting artist wellbeing, the guidelines acknowledge that perfect sustainability isn't the goal, progress is. Designed for cultural workers operating with limited resources, this toolkit helps residencies integrate meaningful environmental and social practices without compromising artistic freedom or organisational survival.
Diese Leitlinien bieten praktische Werkzeuge für Künstlerresidenzen, die sich aktiv mit Nachhaltigkeit auseinandersetzen. Sie sind im Rahmen des Projekts CYCLE UP! entstanden und konzentrieren sich auf drei zentrale Bereiche: ökologische Verantwortung, soziale Nachhaltigkeit und finanzielle Tragfähigkeit.
Statt verbindlicher Vorschriften vermittelt diese Ressource echte Erfahrungen, offene Berichte über Rückschläge und erprobte Lösungsansätze aus Residenzen weltweit. Sie reicht von Strategien zur Verringerung von Reiseemissionen bis zum Aufbau langfristiger Partnerschaften, von der Vermeidung von Greenwashing bis zur Förderung des Wohlbefindens von Künstler*innen. Dieses Toolkit richtet sich an Kulturschaffende mit begrenzten Ressourcen und unterstützt Residenzen dabei, ökologische und soziale Praktiken sinnvoll in ihre Arbeit zu integrieren – ohne dabei die künstlerische Freiheit zu gefährden.
Tento průvodce nabízí praktické nástroje pro umělecké rezidence zaměřené na udržitelnost. Vznikl v rámci projektu CYCLE UP! a zabývá se třemi klíčovými aspekty: ekologickou odpovědností, sociální udržitelností a finanční životaschopností. Namísto normativních pravidel představuje reálné zkušenosti, upřímné neúspěchy a osvědčená řešení z rezidencí po celém světě. Od snižování emisí z cestování po budování stabilních partnerství, od vyhýbání se greenwashingu po podporu blahobytu umělců – průvodce uznává, že cílem není 100% udržitelnost, ale postupné kroky. Průvodce je určen všem, kdo pracují v kultuře a pomáhá integrovat smysluplné environmentální a sociální postupy, aniž by omezoval uměleckou svobodu nebo existenci organizace.
For a detailed description of waste management at big festivals, we refer to the guide by our partner PUNKT on zero waste management with the unique and highly effective help of sorting stations.
These guidelines set out the minimum requirements and recommendations for the organisation of environmentally friendly events. The guidelines rely on the environmental strategy of the Tartu 2024 Foundation and are an important step in its implementation. The guidelines have been prepared in cooperation with the Tartu 2024 Foundation, the city of Tartu, and Acento, a consultation company for sustainable events. The guidelines were updated on 24 August 2023.
The artistic vision guides artists, curators, and project managers involved in the project to design and deliver the artistic aspects of CYCLE UP! and it was created in collaboration with the CYCLE UP! curatorial board. We seek to create art-led experiences which revolve around key values which drive our project - sustainability, learning and sharing, inclusion, connection, and impact and change. We are committed to sharing these values with all who are engaged with this project.
By intertwining these elements, CYCLE UP! aims to inspire a shift in perceptions and behaviours towards cycling at the same time as fostering a deeper connection between individuals, communities, and the environment.
The CYCLE UP! Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) framework guides the CYCLE UP! project to ensure that equality of access, participation, representation, and voice are incorporated in all project design and outputs. This document is considered when considering artistic outputs, project management, artists, partner organisations, audience, and leadership.
The CYCLE UP! sustainability framework has been developed to ensure that sustainability of materials, methods, production, transportation of art works, dissemination and inclusive practices and a caring work culture are adopted in all aspects of the project. This document details the sustainability mission and values of the CYCLE UP! Project. This is followed by a set of recommendations and guidelines to follow for the project to be able to achieve its aims.
This document will guide the project and the work of the overall project management team, the design of artistic programming, engagement with decision makers and citizens as well as the creation of art and cultural interventions by artists.
