Ecology
Ecology in this context focuses on the interconnected wellbeing of people, places, and the planet. It asks how cultural work can minimise harm to the environment while also fostering environmental awareness within communities. This principle values local, low-impact, and regenerative practices that respect ecological limits, while using creativity to spark engagement with climate and environmental justice. Caring for our surroundings is inseparable from caring for one another, and the choices we make in materials, travel, production, and energy use all contribute to the sustainability of our shared future.
Suggested Applications
- Prioritise local, reused, or recycled materials for artworks, exhibitions, and events.
- Share and repurpose resources between artists, organisations, and community groups to reduce waste.
- Replace single-use plastics and disposables with reusable or compostable alternatives in all activities.
- Minimise travel impact by favouring local participation, digital connections, and low-carbon transport options.
- Source food from local growers, food co-ops, or surplus redistribution networks.
- Avoid food waste and share surplus with participants and/or local communities.
- Integrate ecological awareness into programming, offering creative workshops and activities on sustainability.
- Use a carbon / waste calculator to measure projects’ impact and optimise for future initiatives
- Use the data to produce a report at the end of activities and compare/share with other sector counterparts and partner organisations.