Tag: Scotland
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NAARCA funding announcement
We are delighted to share that the Nordic Culture Fund has awarded NAARCA a two-year grant for the continuation of the international network. Co-devised by Cove Park (Scotland) and Saari Residence (Finland) in 2021, the Alliance aims to build a long-term bridge between Scotland and the Nordic countries around the most pressing global issue of…
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NAARCA at Edinburgh Art Festival
In August, Cove Park (Scotland) was invited by Colombian cultural foundation Más Arte Más Acción (MAMA) to represent NAARCA at Around A Tree, an exhibition included in the Edinburgh Art Festival (EAF) programme. Curator of Engagement Emma Henderson and Programmes & Communications Producer Alex Marrs joined colleagues from EAF, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and MAMA for a…
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Commissioned artist Nikhil Vettukattil in residence at Cove Park
As part of the NAARCA residency exchange programme, commissioned artist Nikhil Vettukattil was in residence at Cove Park for four weeks following residencies at Narsaq International Research Station and Artica Svalbard. While at Cove Park, Nikhil continued developing ‘Cantina‘ – a new body of work that explores what a healthy, affordable and climate-friendly diet in…
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Saari Residence welcomed NAARCA for 2024 Saari Well
Saari Residence, NAARCA’s Finnish partner, hosted members of the network for a week-long symposium involving internal programme evaluation, planning, and a presentation of the Alliance’s activities to the Finnish Artist Residency Network (FAIRE) and the Nordic-Baltic Residency Forum. “The NAARCA network meeting with other residency networks highlighted the importance of sharing, learning and supporting each…
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Introducing ‘Creative Climate Champions’ – NAARCA publishes Digital Resource Toolkit for Young People
NAARCA presents ‘Creative Climate Champions’ – a pedagogical toolkit that is free to be used by schools, community groups, and parents to run creative workshops that seek to inform, inspire and engage children and young people in topics surrounding climate change while addressing important issues such as climate anxiety, adaptation and empowerment. This toolkit designed…
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Testing Grounds shortlisted for IWPA Award
We are thrilled to share the news that NAARCA’s Testing Grounds has been shortlisted for an International Women’s Podcast Award in the “Moment of Compelling Storytelling” category, on the basis of a clip from the bonus episode featuring Mairi Macleod’s Cur na Mara/Seasickness story (written in Gaelic and translated to English) which was also commissioned by NAARCA. There…
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Cove Park publishes a new Sustainable Travel Policy
Cove Park, NAARCA’s Scottish partner, published a new Sustainable Travel Policy. Available to read here. Featured image: Loch Long, photography by Ruth Clarke.
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NAARCA creates Ecological Reading List
NAARCA’s list of recommended reading on ecological and environmental sustainability and climate action topics can be viewed here. Featured image: Library at Cove Park, photography by Alex Marrs.
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NAARCA seeks Graphic Designer for Pedagogy Toolkit Commission
Nordic Alliance of Artists’ Residencies on Climate Action Pedagogy Toolkit Commission Seeking Graphic Designer Location: Remote Fee: £5000 Applications accepted on a rolling basis Final Delivery Deadline: 18 March 2024 Background The Nordic Alliance of Artists’ Residencies on Climate Action (NAARCA) is a 3-year project that brings together Cove Park (Scotland), Saari Residence (Finland), Artica Svalbard (Norway), Art…
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NAARCA publishes Sustainability Toolkit for Artists’ Residencies
In 2022, NAARCA Eco-coordinator Jaana Eskola conducted residency site visits, both in-person and digital, to each of the NAARCA partners. During these visits, Jaana conducted workshops and gathered research from the staff and residents to learn more about each residency’s approach to sustainability. From these learnings, we have developed a Sustainability Toolkit for Artists’ Residencies…