In 2021, ITAC launched ITAC IMPACT: Climate, a pioneering initiative which uses the unique skill set of teaching artists to engage and mobilize local communities to tackle climate change.
Over the past year, ITAC commissioned five global artists—from Australia, Brazil, the Philippines, Serbia, and South Africa—who developed dynamic and engaging works that helped positively shift mindsets and behaviors around climate change within their communities. ITAC IMPACT: Climate also created the Climate Collective, a vibrant network fostering connectedness, visibility, and impact among teaching artists focused on fighting the climate crisis.
To deepen and expand this work, ITAC and its strategic partner Community Arts Network are delighted to announce the second ITAC: IMPACT Climate Open Call. They invite teaching artists (also called participatory, community, citizen, or social practice artists) with a passion for using their artistry to combat climate change to submit applications.
Three teaching artists from around the world will be commissioned by ITAC to design and deliver participatory projects within their local communities from March 2022 – February 2023. Commissioned artists will join their growing international community of climate-conscious teaching artists and play an integral role in the final development of an online curriculum
Selected by an International Advisory Panel, commissioned teaching artists will receive:
Remuneration of up to £8000 GBP
Creative and administrative support from ITAC's staff and Climate Collective
The opportunity for work to be disseminated across ITAC’s networks and presented at international conferences
The opportunity to influence global public discourse on climate change
The deadline for applications is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022.
Learn more and apply!