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02 Mar - 03 Mar 2023
Bishopsgate Institute
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–6pm |
| Thursday | 11am–9pm |
| Friday | 11am–6pm |
| Saturday | 11am–6pm |
| Sunday | 11am–6pm |
The event spaces are fully accessible. Day 1 takes place in the Great Hall, with catering and cloakroom on the lower basement level. Day 2 takes place entirely in the Upper Hall.
There will be a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter on Day 1. Should you require an interpreter for the workshops on Day 2 please contact info@whitechapelgallery.org.
Live captioning will be available for the talks on Day 1.
A visual scribe service will be in place on both days of the conference.
More information about access on site at the Venue is available here: https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/visit/access-info-and-facilities.
Please contact info@whitechapelgallery.org if you would like to discuss a particular request.
Transport
– The nearest underground and train station is Liverpool Street (2 min walk) (Elizabeth, Central, Circle, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan lines; London Overground; TFL and national rail services). The station has step-free access
– For more transport information visit: https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/visit
Bishopsgate Institute | 2 & 3 March 2023
Featuring voices from leading visual arts and environmental organisations as well as change-makers from beyond the sector, this two-day symposium tackles the critical environmental issues facing the UK’s public arts institutions.
Through a day of panel discussions and presentations, followed by a day of action-focused workshops, this event will provide context and clarity by pooling expertise and data to identify solutions, equipping participants with the knowledge and ambition to take effective action.
Following the event, participants will receive access to new resources expanding on the topics explored in the symposium, including a customisable Decarbonisation Action Plan for non-profit arts organisations.
Organised by Whitechapel Gallery and Gallery Climate Coalition.
What Does ‘Net Zero’ Really Mean for a Non-profit Art Organisation?
Keynote presentation on the reality of Net Zero Targets for non-profit organisations
Local Crisis & Local Action: Climate Justice and the Role of Public Art Institutions
A panel discussion on Environmental Racism & Climate Justice, and the role of arts institutions in addressing these issues and engaging local communities.
Environmental Impacts of HVAC Systems & Climate Control Regulations
Panel discussion on climate control systems in storage facilities and exhibition spaces, including HVAC Regulations, new systems and standards.
Climate Activism in Art Spaces
Panel discussion on the urgent need for climate action and the spectrum of different approaches activists take.
Culture, Climate & Societal Change
In conversation’ tackling the need for broad societal change and the culture sector’s role.
Environmentally Responsible Exhibition Design
Presentation on sustainable approaches to exhibition making.
More to be announced soon.
Workshops will take place throughout the day over three sessions. Each participant will attend a total of three workshops, one per session. Participants will be asked to submit their selection prior to the event.
For more information or to register your interest in Day 2, please email rebeccagremmo@whitechapelgallery.org. Please note, only those who attend day 1 of the symposium will be able to join day 2 as the workshops will build upon topics and case studies presented on day 1. Attendance will be prioritised on a first-come-first -served basis.
Sustainable Conservation and Collection Management Practices
Following on the Day 1 HVAC panel, a deeper dive into regulations, building action points for organisations to implement best practices.
Programming and Advocacy for Environmental Responsibility
To inspire and support people working in the cultural sector to embed environmental themes in their creative work.
Reducing Impacts of Shipping & Touring
Discussion on the impacts of different freight, packaging materials and insurance policies, and the effects on programming scheduling – exploring the greatest issues, obstacles and possible solutions.
Climate Justice & Decarbonisation
Exploring action points for organisations based on their insights, specific obstacles and questions, ranging from supply chain impacts to programming to engaging audiences in local climate action.
Designing Sustainable Exhibitions
Understanding the environmental impact of exhibition-making and exploring a more sustainable approach to the planning, design and operation of exhibitions.
Throughout the day, guests will be invited for short individual consultations with an Expert Environmental Advisor
Followed by a drinks reception
More to be announced soon.
Alice Sharp, Director, Invisible Dust
Alison Tickell, Founder & CEO, Julie’s Bicycle
Amhara Spence, artist and organiser working for liberation
Bidisha Mamata, broadcaster and journalist
Caitlin Southwick, Director Ki Culture, Founder ICCC conference
Chris Gerrard, Co-director of Culture Unstained
Christian Baars, Co-Chair ICOM UK Executive Committee, National Museums Liverpool, Collections Care BSc, MSc, PhD
Danny Chivers, GCC Environmental Policy Advisor, Independent Journalist & Climate Consultant
Elise Foster Vander Elst, Head of Exhibitions, the Design Museum, London
Frances Morris, Director, Tate Modern
Gilane Tawadros, Director, Whitechapel Gallery
Harpreet Kaur Paul, journalist, researcher and author of Towards Reparative Climate Justice: from Crises to Liberations
Julian Knxxx, artist
Justin McGuirk, Chief Curator, Design Museum; Director, Future Observatory
Kate Raworth, economist, author, co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab
Louisa Buck, broadcaster and journalist
Nick Merriman, Director of Horniman Museum, NMDC chair for Environment and Sustainability
Sarah Munro, Director, Baltic Gateshead
More to be announced soon.
Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC) is an international charity and membership organisation providing environmental sustainability guidelines for the art sector.
The coalition’s primary target is to facilitate a reduction of the visual art sector’s greenhouse gas emissions by a minimum of 50% by 2030 (in line with the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping global warming to below 1.5°C) as well as promoting zero-waste practices.
GCC has over 800 members in 20 countries around the world, including artists, museums, non-profits, art sector businesses and commercial galleries. Membership is free and open to all.
Day 1: £25 – £65
Day 1 (online only): £15
Day 1 + Day 2: £40 – £100
For any ticketing enquiries, please contact rebeccagremmo@whitechapelgallery.org
Thursday 2 March | 6-10pm
Join us at Whitechapel Gallery for an after-hours programme that follows the day’s discussions at the symposium. Have a drink at the bar, enjoy DJs, poetry, film, a talk and a workshop, exploring art, ecology and sustainability.
