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We are excited to announce Sahra Hersi as the appointed artist on our new public art project in the Marshgate Lane area commissioned by @LondonLegacy. Sahra is an artist, spatial designer and educator whose work prioritises people, places, art, and architecture.

We have kicked off workshops with artist Davina Drummond of socially engaged artist duo @yaraanddavina. The project, ‘Be The Change You Want To See’ consists of a series of creative workshops using the art of semaphore to explore change.

⏳LAST CHANCE⏳ Join the conversation taking place this Wednesday between artists Anne Duk Hee Jordan, Manon Awst, Victoria Pratt, and moderator Farah Ahmed.  🗓️ 13 November 🕑 14:00 – 15:15 GMT 📍 Online bit.ly/culture-climat…

Join us to hear from artist, Anne Duk Hee Jordan next week’s Constellations ° Assembly ‘Pushing for Culture-Based Climate Action’. Find out more: bit.ly/culture-climat…

Our Learning Producer Jack Newbury and Artistic Director Emma Underhill have been busy taking part in sessions as part of the Enfield Cultural Education Partnership, and recently led a local creative mapping session with local students and teachers.

We’re thrilled to be welcoming Victoria Pratt, Creative Director of @invisibleflock, to speak as part of our upcoming Constellations ° Assembly ‘Pushing for Culture-Based Climate Action’. Find out more and book now: bit.ly/culture-climat…

This month #UPRecommends @StudioVoltaire's two current exhibitions: In House: Ain Bailey and Holly Graham, & Floating Sea Palace by Lap-See Lam. 📍Studio Voltaire 📅Ain Bailey and Holly Graham: 18 September – 3 November, Floating Sea Palace: 18 September – 15 December

We are excited to be hearing from Manon Awst at our forthcoming Assembly ‘Pushing for Culture-Based Climate Action’. Manon Awst is an interdisciplinary Welsh artist who creates site-specific artworks woven with ecological narratives. Find out more: bit.ly/culture-climat…

Our upcoming Constellations ° Assembly will explore the potential of culture-based climate action to catalyse change at policy level. We will be joined by Julie's Bicycle Climate Justice Lead, Farah Ahmed, as our moderator. Book your spot now at: bit.ly/culture-climat…

We were so happy to recently host a gathering for alumni of our Constellations Cohort members from across all five iterations of the programme at @FlatTimeHo. We feel really privileged to have been able to support so many great artists through our Constellations programme.

5. Gather carbon intelligence

4. Think circular

UP Projects believes that public art has an important role to play in raising awareness of the climate emergency and inspiring action. Here we share key considerations based on our experience of working with artists to create art that address environmental issues. 🧵👇

Join Constellations Cohort alum Ian Giles online this week in conversation with curator Jes Fernie as they discuss how he works with LGBTQIA+ archives and narratives. aspacearts.org.uk/news/associate…

Missed our most recent Constellations ° Assembly event: 'Dread Scott: How Can We Harness Political Energy?’ You can now listen back on our YouTube channel along with all our previous Constellations ° Assemblies events. Listen back at bit.ly/dread-scott

Alison Tickell will be moderating our upcoming event: 'Pushing for Culture Based Climate Action' Alison founded and acts as CEO of @JuliesBicycle , the non-profit dedicated to mobilising international action on the climate crisis across arts and culture. bit.ly/culture-climat…