BAM wants to pay more attention to art and ecology and stimulate the visual art sector to find more sustainable solutions in their (artistic) activities.

Climate change has long been an important issue for artists and organizations. Changes have to be made urgently in the fields of mobility, infrastructure and chosen materials. Yet the cultural world pays very little attention to this issue. Ironically, it is the industry sector that seems to have taken the lead in matters of innovation, research and entrepreneurship regarding ecology. Besides striving for a sustainable and energy-efficient policy (a responsibility that should be taken into account by any organization in any sector), the cultural sector could give an important creative impulse in matters of innovation and research. In addition, artists are often pioneers in societal changes, and can play an important role in changing human behaviour.

BAM wishes to pay more attention to the subject of art and ecology. By sharing information and experience, and by referring to good examples, etc., BAM aims to stimulate the visual arts sector to use sustainable solutions in their (artistic) operations.

 

 

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