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SUMMERSOLSTICE from the Brink! | Sun 15 June

Art & Science Environment & Nature
SUMMERSOLSTICE from the Brink! | Sun 15 June
Event Description

🎨Sunday 15th June – Arts of Change: Creativity and Climate in Action

Explore how art and creativity can drive climate action at BRINK!'s Arts of Change day. Engage in hands-on workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and inspiring film screenings that highlight sustainable practices and environmental storytelling.

Event Highlights:

  • 10am–1pm: Young At Art – Sustainable Bag Design and Print Workshop
    Kids and young creatives design and print eco-friendly tote bags, blending self-expression with sustainability.

  • 11am–1pm: Polly Garnett – Polaroid and Charcoal Workshops
    Participate in guided photography and charcoal sessions, exploring nature and the role of arts in climate action.

  • 10am–5pm: Jessica Martin – The Dirty Painter (Exhibition)
    Experience artworks painted solely with mud and water, showcasing eco-conscious artistry.

  • 2pm–5pm: Black Box – Recycled Materials Making Workshop
    Create decorations from recycled items like toilet rolls, old CDs, and bottle tops in this interactive craft session.

  • 2pm–2:45pm: The Art of Green: Creating Sustainably, Creatively
    Panel discussion on embedding climate-conscious practices into artistic work, featuring Jessica Martin, Stephen Beggs, Sarah Jones, and Polly Garnett.

  • 3pm–4pm: Tenx9 | Power Plants
    Storytelling session where participants share personal tales inspired by plants.

  • 7pm-10pm: Under the Stars, Against the Storm: Climate Cinema in the Open Air
    A selection of films: Habituation / The Veiled City / Alcarras (Booking recommended. Price: Pay What You Want)

📍 Location: BRINK! site, Belfast
🎟️ Admission: Free, all welcome


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