This post is part of a series documenting Sam Breen’a Spartan Restoration Project. Please see his first post here and check out the archive here. The CSPA is helping Sam by serving in an advisory role, offering modest support and featuring Sam’s Progress by syndicating his feed from http://spartantrailerrestoration.wordpress.com as part of our CSPA Supports Program.
Hands off culture and media in Hungary
Artistic freedom and freedom of the press are under threat in Hungary.
If one theatre director can be dismissed for political reasons, anybody can be dismissed for anything: for being liberal or conservative, for having blue or brown eyes, for being Catholic, Jewish, Roma or homosexual.
Art is a profession and evaluation of art is also a profession. Art should be evaluated by professionals, not politicians. If politicians can decide what is good or bad, what is contemporary art and what is not, what is moral and immoral, political control over the freedom of expression will break loose. We had enough of that in the 20th century.
If a politically biased committee other than the court can have legal control over the content of media, freedom of the press will be curbed.
We cannot accept political control in art and media.
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For more infomation go to:
http://www.wan-press.org/article18748.html
http://www.enpa.be/en/news/hungarian-media-law-fuels-international-concern_50.aspx
via Hands off culture and media in Hungary! – Petitions24.com.
Earlier this year, Los Angeles hosted it’s first CicLAvia — an event which closed off 7.5 miles of city streets to cars for a full day allowing cyclists and pedestrians full use of the roadways. It was a huge success with over 100,000 residents showing up on 2 wheels rather than 4. Yes, this happened in Los Angeles, dare I say one of the most “car-positive” cities in the world. The organizers are working on plans for the next CicLAvia for 2011 and have teamed up with Kickstarter to help raise some funds. They are hoping to bring in $5K, and have a bit over $1K right now.
A new series of four podcasts on Culture and Climate Change is now online at iTunes U. The discussions bring together artists, writers, film-makers, scientists, academics and journalists with a comedian, a choreographer, a campaigner, and an entrepreneur.
The Mediating Change series is hosted by Quentin Cooper and contributors include Tim Smit, Marcus Brigstocke, Siobhan Davies (see pic), Roger Harrabin, Joe Smith and two of the Ashden Directory’s editors, Wallace Heim and Robert Butler. More details here.
The producer, Vicky Long, says:
Cultural activity in this area is gathering real momentum, with ‘Greenland’ opening at the National Theatre and ‘The Heretic’ opening at the Royal Court early next year. We feel it’s vital a critical framework is developed alongside this emerging work.
This series represents a first sustained exploration of culture and climate change in a publicly-available broadcast-quality format.
See also:Â Tipping Point launches first of four discussions
Tim Smit and Marcus Brigstocke join debate on popular culture and climate change
via ashdenizen: four podcasts on culture and climate change now online.
Cycle Tour Liaison Internship
Otesha are seeking six dedicated, organised, fun-loving liaisons, aged 18 to 28, to join their summer 2011 cycling, performing and workshop presenting tours. Further information below.
Roam around in a two-wheeled community, explore the UK, meet some great friends, and make a real difference in the world. Tour members get trained in theatre, workshop facilitation, public speaking, bike touring, bike maintenance, group living, media relations, consensus decision-making, and sustainable living.
As the tailwind that helps the tour up hills, tour liaisons will offer invaluable support to team members, and share the excitement of downhill descents! Liaisons will spend two weeks in the Otesha office in London before the start of the six-week tour.
Take a look at our website to find out more about our tours: http://www.otesha.org.uk/programmes/tours and download a full tour liaison role description and application form: http://www.otesha.org.uk/about-us/opportunities-with-otesha-uk#tours.
If you’re bursting with questions or just want a chat about it please contact Iona or Calu on 0207 377 2109 or cycletours@otesha.org.uk.
Cycle Tour Member
Gear up for a two-wheeled revolution – join a 2011 Otesha UK cycle tour!
Want to do something fun, challenging and worthwhile with your summer? This year there are two tremendous six-week tours to choose from: Northern Soul and Tartan Trail.  We’ll be taking in the delights of the UK from our saddles, performing a play, making the world a better place, learning new skills (bike maintenance, theatre, consensus decision-making, sustainable and group living… the list goes on), meeting new friends, and generally making mischief.
If you’re 18 to 28 and passionate about creating a sustainable future, then come ride with us. Find out more at www.otesha.org.uk/cycletours. Places are first come, first served, so get your skates on!
If you have any questions or would just like to have a chat about it, then give Calu or Iona a call on 0207 377 2109 or email cycletours@otesha.org.uk.
More information about joining: www.otesha.org.uk/cycletours
The Center for Sustainable Practice in the Arts is pleased to announce a new initiative: CSPA Supports.
“The CSPA Supports grant program is designed to support the projects of our members as they consider issues of sustainability (ecological, economic, or cultural) in their professional work,†comments Miranda Wright, co-founder of the CSPA.
“Since founding the CSPA, it has been our goal to offer grants or commissions by re-investing a large percentage of any profit we earn back into the arts.   We hope this initiative will enable artists to work on projects that are meaningful to them, and projects that could impact the public’s perception of what sustainability means.â€
Artists from all genres (and cross genres) are encouraged to apply, including those working in public art, installation, live performance, or digital work. Applicants must be current members of the CSPA.  Members of the CSPA receive a variety of other benefits, including an annual book selection, subscriptions to the CSPA Quarterly and Mammut Magazine, monthly e-newsletters, and opportunities to submit articles, essays, and information to the CSPA’s multi-faceted knowledge network.
Grants will support materials, creative fees, documentation, travel, and communications related to a proposed project. Â International applications are accepted, and projects may take place anywhere in the world. Â The application consists of an online form, short essay questions, and a proposed budget. The deadline for round one of CSPA Supports is March 1, 2011.
To join the CSPA, visit www.sustainablepractice.org/join-the-cspa
To apply for a CSPA Supports grant, and for grant guidelines, visit www.sustainablepractice.org/cspasupports
A pop-top snake god? This alien creature was one of a number of interesting installations placed on show at this year’s COP16 Climate Change Village. Located between the UN Conference’s official venue and downtown Cancun, the bustling village hosted workshops, films, conferences and eye-catching art installations from all over the world. Never one to pass up the chance to take some art snaps, Inhabitat was on-site to document all of the excitement — jump ahead to see more of the fantastic creations!
Check it out here: Â COP16: Art in the Climate Change Village in Cancun | Inhabitat – Green Design Will Save the World.
We are now accepting submissions for our next two issues:Â The last of 2010 focusing on International Action, with a special section dedicated to COP16 Cancun, and the first issue of 2011 on art that makes the invisible visible.
Please share with us any work that creatively addresses global issues in sustainability. We are particularly interested in projects happening outside of the United States that pay attention to global dilemmas including global warming, rising sea levels, disappearing cultures, and economic divides. A special section will be dedicated to work at the UN’s Conference of the Parties, summit on climate change in Cancun in December.
International Action Deadline for Submission:Â January 10, 2011
For this issue, we are interested in art projects, installations, and performances that visualize invisible threats to our environmental, economic, or cultural sustainability. How can our creative industries call public attention to major issues that are easy to ignore because they are ‘out of sight, out of mind?’
Invisible Visibility Deadline for Submission:Â February 1, 2011.
The CSPA Quarterly explores sustainable arts practices in all genres, and views sustainability in the arts through environmentalism, economic stability, and cultural infrastructure. The periodical provides a formal terrain for discussion, and seeks to elevate diverse points of view.
Please send your opinion articles, project case studies, researched essays, and photos to: Miranda@SustainablePractice.org.
To view past issues, along with our current issue on digital work, please visit:Â http://www.magcloud.com/browse/Magazine/38626
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The Final Fossil of COP16 and the announcement of Fossil of the Year. An emotional end to COP16
OneClimate will be broadcasting live from the talks – you can take part here -Â http://www.oneclimate.net/cancun
via YouTube – Final Fossil of the Day – Day 10 – Cancun, Mexico COP16 (Dec 10th).
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The world famous fossil of the day returns for the UNFCCC COP16 Climate Talks taking place in Cancun, Mexico.
OneClimate will be broadcasting live from the talks – you can take part here – http://www.oneclimate.net/cancun
via YouTube – Fossil of the Day – Day 9 – Cancun, Mexico COP16 (Dec 8th).
