Since 2023, ASSITEJ is a member of the SHIFT CULTURE project, dedicated to sustainability in the arts. In 2024 we passed successfully the audit conducted as part of the project. We received the corresponding certificate in February. In 2025, we will be audited again for the second step of our commitment in sustainability as a global association.
The SHIFT CULTURE project is lead by Creative Carbon Scotland, and it is a very inspiring approach for ASSITEJ. But Creative Carbon Scotland offers other inspiration, through its library, that our community can have access to.
The Library of Creative Sustainability is a digital resource for individuals and organisations working to address environmental sustainability and climate change, demonstrating the benefits of collaborating with ’embedded artists’ and using cultural approaches to address complex issues.
The Library presents detailed case studies highlighting the range of skills, expertise and practices that embedded artists have contributed to bringing about positive change as part of broader projects or organisations, addressing social, environmental, economic and cultural sustainability.
The Library of Creative Sustainability aims to:
- Provide a practical resource for organisations working in research, advocacy, governance, business and elsewhere to understand how to effectively work with embedded artists.
- Showcase inspiring and innovative examples that show the potential of working with artists to achieve sustainability aims.
- Demonstrate to commissioners and funders the types of outcomes and likely costs that can result from integrating artistic roles into sustainability projects.
Each article includes detailed information on partners and stakeholders, sustainability outcomes and funding, as well as tips and links to further resources.
