Oproep: CCL Benelux 2023

Julie’s Bicycle organiseert een vijfdaagse opleiding voor de BeNeLux over creatief klimaatleiderschap.
Je kan je nu aanmelden om deel te nemen, de opleiding vindt plaats in het Engels in Kapelle-op-den-Bos.

Applications are now open for Creative Climate Leadership (CCL) – a programme that empowers artists and cultural professionals to take action on the climate and ecological crisis with impact, creativity, and resilience. It has been designed to mobilise and connect a creative climate movement. CCL has been developed by the internationally recognised charity Julie’s Bicycle.

CCL Benelux 2023 will be held at Koningsteen Centre in Belgium from 27 – 31 March 2023 (arrivals Sunday, 26 March). The state of Koningsteen (King’s Stone) in Flanders was owned by painter Alexandre Thomas in the 19th century, and it is said to have inspired Flemish poet and mystic Hadewijch in the early Middle Ages. Today, the Koningsteen hosts eco-friendly and environmentally responsible retreats, residentials and workshops.

Application deadline: Midnight GMT, 15 January 2023

What is Creative Climate Leadership?

During the program, participants will learn from and engage in conversation with invited guests, such as global change scientists, organisational change and participatory experts. Together you will develop an up-to-date picture of creative climate action and develop the leadership skills and networks to lead artistic practice and institutions for transformative climate action.

CCL Benelux offers:

  • An inspiring 5 day program of leadership and peer-to-peer exchange for 24 talented and motivated participants living and working in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

  • A powerful opportunity to cross collaborate and develop creative ideas in a serene environment.

  • An opportunity to develop and/or scale up cultural leadership on climate action and justice.

  • An impressive network of international CCL alumni.

Who is it for?

CCL is for performing, visual, media, music, and other artists; cultural workers including producers, presenters, curators, administrators, funders, policy makers, and others who are ambitious and passionate about using their cultural and creative expertise in service to the ecological crisis and climate justice. All successful applicants will be expected to be active participants and share their knowledge, skills and experiences.

We are looking for people who:

  • Recognise climate change as an urgent challenge, and are passionate and driven to enable change.

  • Want to have an influence beyond their individual organisation/artistic practice.

  • Have a vision for what they’d like to change and can demonstrate potential to make that change.

  • Have the desire to advocate for the importance of culture in responding to this issue.

  • Are interested in challenging conventional ideas about leadership.

All applicants must be based in and/or working in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

Jolan Huygens