Virtual Conferences
We are currently working on an academic publication with the Open Library of Humanities. This open-source publication will bring together the different speakers and presentations of our 2020 / 2021 conference series [re]Framing the Arts: A Sustainable Shift.
Our next conference series is scheduled for 2023.
[re]Framing the Arts: A Sustainable Shift
These virtual conferences will function as an incubator for the growing discussion and action in the field of sustainability in the arts. In order to create a change in practice and thinking, these conferences will establish an interdisciplinary space for practitioners and academics to connect debates, enhance networks as well as initiate an international platform for the field of sustainability in the arts.
The Carbon Footprint of Collection Institutions and Storage Facilities
New building materials; renewable and green energy; sustainable architecture; rethinking existing guidelines concerning climate, light and humidity control; storage management; the establishment of effective environmental guidelines.
The Sustainable Organization of Art Institutions
The vision of art organizations and their commitment to sustainability: management; marketing; catering; digitalization; waste management and reduction; public programming and education.
Sustainable Developments in Art Handling
Innovations in art handling: environment-friendly materials; reusable packaging designs; research into the conservational aptitude of these new materials.
Questioning the Sustainability of Conservation Practices
Object management; sustainable conservation; collection management; a decrease of collection size in favor of sustainability.
Creating Sustainable Exhibitions and Operations
Sustainable materials for exhibitions, including circular architecture design and the recycling or reuse of exhibition materials.
Reducing Global Art Transport and Developing Sustainable Methods
Questioning shipping practices linked to fairs, exhibitions, and a growing international online market. Thinking of creative and lasting solutions for a more carbon neutral transportation.