Climate Crisis and the Arts
A free one-day event bringing together the arts and sciences to discuss climate action, storytelling and sustainability as part of Adelaide Festival.
What roles do creativity and the arts play in inspiring change? Can they help reimagine and create a better world? Can artistic communities create cultural movements? How do we more sustainably share culture from opposite sides of the world?
This one-day event brings together the arts and sciences to discuss the way forward over the next defining decade. Expanding on themes of regeneration, the power of storytelling, decarbonisation and whether it’s possible to party with the planet. Conversations with leading voices explore future challenges and opportunities afforded by championing creativity to educate, inspire and mobilise climate action.
Full program
Climate Crisis & the Arts will hold events across two stages. The main stage is the West Stage, where Adelaide Festival will host a series of panel discussions exploring the power and potential in connecting the arts with climate action.
The sessions on the Plane Tree Stage will take a deeper dive into tangible actions, available resources and ways to get involved. These discussions will focus on topics that are particularly relevant for those working in the areas industry.
Please note: this event will not be live streamed.