Using Art for Climate Change

Aberdeen Climate Action is an volunteer-run organization based in the North-East of Scotland dedicated to promoting sustainable living, promoting action on climate change, and advising the public on reducing carbon emissions.

Aberdeen Climate Action

December's Climate Cafe brings us talented performers and activists who harness their talent to address the climate crisis.

The Climate Cafe is a monthly event organised by Aberdeen Climate Action. Each month focuses on a different topic related to climate action, research and solutions.This month will follow a slightly different structure, we will be hearing form a selection of artists and storytellers, who will be performing and talking about their connection with the climate movement. We have a line up of amazing performers for you:Paul Bristow Paul Bristow, storyteller and presenter of Scottish Community Climate Action Network&#x27;s 1000 Better Stories Podcast, will explore how we can tell and share our stories to help create change. Bibo Keeley is a multi-disciplinary artist whose practice is informed by environmental concerns. She will share examples of her artwork and discuss the ideas and motivations behind it.Jo Gilbert is a writer and spoken word artist from Aberdeen. She has won multiple poetry slams, including StAnza 2018 and has had work commissioned for festivals, art installations and film. Jo will read poems and deliver a mini writing workshop to demonstrate how you can use poetry as a vehicle for awareness and change through harnessing your senses and surroundings.Grace Banks will deliver &#x27;Our Future Caretakers – starting the conversation: How do we support our schools to fully immerse our next generations into seeing, touching, exploring and discovering the wonders of the land and give them the tools to respond?&#x27;Kimberley Petrie is an emerging writer in poetry and prose. An avid follower of the growing cultural scene in the North East, she has performed at a number of events including Ten Feet Tall&#x27;s MASH UP, Speakin Weird, Hysteria, the Not Quite Dead Poets&#x27; Society, the Doric Poetry Slam and the Extinction Rebellion Rebel Rising Festival held at Aberdeen Arts Centre. Kimberley will be performing some spoken word pieces centred around the current climate emergency.Simone Stewart Head of Creative Programmes will take us through the rationale for the Barn’s ‘Becoming Earthly’ project programme and learning space. How might we prepare for tomorrow with a sense of care and dignity for life on earth?&#x27; What is the role of live performance and other artforms now? How can we work together to create a world where our grandchildren thrive? After the sheduled performances, there will a short open-mic opportunity for any audience member to take the virtual stage.Details to join the Zoom meeting will be included in your confirmation email when you sign up.The event space will be open from 6:30, talks begin at 7pm.You can find more information about our Climate Cafes and about Aberdeen Climate Action at: https://www.aberdeenclimateaction.org

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