Creative Frame are delighted to host an introductory talk on Ecoliteracy with Dr Cathy Fitzgerald on Tuesday March 28th.

A former science researcher, ecological artist-researcher and independent online educator at Haumea Ecoversity (HaumeaEcoversity.ie), Cathy will share an online presentation and rich overview about why Ecoliteracy (ecological - ecosocial - literacy) has profound implications for anyone working in the creative sector.

In the webinar Cathy will discuss why ecoliteracy and ecophilosophy can assist arts practitioners and professionals in developing impactful: creative practices, exhibitions, events, community art programs, art courses, and the crucial role of eco-literacy to sustain and add meaning to creative practice in these beyond urgent times.

Participants will gain an understanding how ecoliteracy can empower diverse creative practices, so creative practitioners' work, in turn, can inspire audiences and communities embrace new ideas and new ways of living well for personal, collective and planetary wellbeing. There will also be lots of opportunity to discuss your work and experiences with other members of Creative Frame.

This talk will benefit creatives in all fields, art educators, curators, arts office staff and cultural policy developers from County Leitrim and the surrounding region.

Leitrim artists who attend the workshop will have the opportunity to apply for a bursary to attend one of Haumea Ecoversity courses, Essential Ecoliteracy or the Earth Charter vision course. It will be compulsory to attend the workshop if you intend to apply for a bursary. 

For further information on the courses visit: https://courses.haumea.ie/pages/coming_soon

Cathy Fitzgerald

Living in the home of her Irish ancestors, New Zealand ecological artist Dr Cathy Fitzgerald is a popular educator offering accessible ecoliteracy and values training. Cathy is also an accredited ESD transformative learning Earth Charter educator and an alumnus of Earth Charter International, who host the UNESCO Chair in ESD. With her arts background, and previous careers in research science and professional development, Cathy is passionate about empowering adult creative and cultural professionals for this urgent era of sustainable cultural renewal for personal, collective, planetary and intergenerational wellbeing.

Platform: Zoom