The 2025 Arts & Climate Incubator

Tuesday-Saturday, June 3-7, 2025
10am-5:30pm

The Arts & Climate Incubator is a 5-day intensive for artists, activists, scientists, students, and educators who want to engage or further their engagement with climate change through artistic practices. This year, we are thrilled to offer the program in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts and York University. All sessions will take place on the campus of York University at 4700 Keele St, North York, Ontario, Canada.

Part think tank, part workshop, the Incubator brings together 15 to 20 participants of all ages and backgrounds to investigate the potential of the arts in creating a more just and regenerative future. Participants interact with guest speakers from fields such as climate science, psychology, activism, and urban design, who provide expertise on local issues. A group of local artists working at the intersection of arts and climate is invited for a panel discussion. The rest of the time is divided between group conversations, creative exercises, and field outings. Topics tend to include:

• Assessing where we are as artists and as a society
• Learning about local climate challenges
• Centering climate and environmental justice
• Creating work that acknowledges loss but leaves room for the possibility of a thriving and inclusive future
• Embracing climate grief as a path towards hopeful engagement
• Increasing personal and collective resilience
• Engaging communities in climate action
  

Note: The Incubator is not structured to support the development of individual works. It is a space to explore ideas, deepen our collective thinking, challenge and support each other in expanding our reach and impact, and create community.

All disciplines are welcome and individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations and communities are encouraged to attend. The Incubator is an inclusive environment that supports diverse perspectives. There is a limit of 20 participants. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis.

The full tuition for the program for $500 USD/person. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. Dorm rooms are available if you would like to stay on campus. Book by May 1 for the Early Bird Rate.

We have a limited number of scholarships available for full-time undergraduate and Master’s students. International students are encouraged to apply. (Please check the visa requirements for your country.) Scholarships cover the cost of tuition; participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation. To be considered for a scholarship, please submit your application by April 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT.

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