Norman Shaw’s Nemeton lives up to Alastair McIntosh’s stated approach to writing, “In the absence of 300 micrograms of LSD, how can I trip them out?” This is gonzo academic writing at its best: faeries, faerie hills (a nemeton is a sacred space in the ancient Celtic religion), second sight, Ossian, standing stones (Calanais in... Continue Reading →
Devoted to artistic means of expression related to youth and climate
Press Release Special issue of Asia Pacific Mountain Courier on Youth and Climate Change. Art in all its forms is a powerful means of communication. The arts help overcome barriers of language and culture, and they provide a creative pathway for debating and exploring global problems. For young people concerned with climate change, the arts... Continue Reading →
New IASH research theme “Atmospheres and Atmospherics”
Air/Flow: an afternoon workshop Monday, 27 June, 2 - 5.30 pm, Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, 2 Hope Park Square A preliminary workshop to discuss aspects and topics related to the new IASH research theme "Atmospheres and Atmospherics". The workshop will consist of three papers, followed by discussion: Paul Carter (Deakin University, Melbourne):... Continue Reading →
Bibliography of an artist
The artist and researcher Tim Collins just sent me two lists - his own publications as well as the Goto and Collins bibliography - texts that have influenced their artwork, research and writing. Below is Collins' list of publications. I am adding both to the ecoartscotland bibliography as a separate page because they represent a... Continue Reading →
Advocacy advice
The advice in this column although designed for the arts in the US, applies equally to environment and ecology, suggesting the best tactics to influence politicians, policy-makers and public sector decision-makers. It highlights the importance of starting the meeting by establishing: the fact that you are a constituent, and that the people you represent are... Continue Reading →
Volunteers and Gardeners needed. Get your hands dirty!
CCA Summer Volunteer Days at Westthorn Allotments Help us develop land at Westthorn Allotments into a fun and workable garden site as part of the CCA education and outreach programme which supports the wider Glasgow growing network and specific local communities. Each day will involve a workshop from an artist or gardener on a particular... Continue Reading →
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