Creative Gardens - Connecting Community, Nature, and Art
Project code: 72
Estimated Price
£9,033
Description
Positive collaboration is the key to climate action.
To address climate change we need to think and work in more creative ways and engage people from all walks of life. At the same time we need to nurture and celebrate the people who are volunteering and working in this sector who are often overwhelmed and anxious about not doing enough. This is why we will be focusing on community green spaces or growing spaces across Dundee.
This project brings together two Dundee-based collectives in collaboration. The Art and Nature Collective, based at Dundee Botanic Gardens and the Dundee Network of Community Gardens (aka Grow Dundee) to deliver 5 artist mini-residencies hosted by the community gardens, bringing together artists and community growers.
Please support our project so we can:
1. Support learning and increase the confidence of smaller community environmental initiatives and environmentally engaged artists to work together in all areas of our city
2. Offer interactive creative and caring nature-based activities within community growing spaces - new ways for communities to connect with nature and engage with environmental action
3. Increase visibility and impact of both of our environmental networks to engage more people in sustainable living through art, community growing and UoD Botanic Gardens. We are all here for the long run!
4. Publish a small guide to creative and caring practices for sustainable community food growing. Multiply the impact of nature restoration and sustainable food growing activities in community settings by being more inclusive and creative
Real change demands swift, comprehensive action across entire systems. "Creative Gardens" will connect communities, with nature and art in a positive and productive way to highlight the critical need for collaboration between all areas of society; producing inspiring examples of successful partnerships to help drive positive change.
Location: Dundee Botanic Garden and 5 Community Gardens throughout Dundee
Proposed on behalf of: The Art and Nature Collective Community Interest Company
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