Artful Migration Conference – 20th October 2023

20/10/2023 - 9:30 am
Easterbrook Hall, Duncan Room, The Crichton, Dumfries, DG1 4ZE

Artful Migration Conference – 20th October 2023

Our First Artful Migration Conference

An exploration of artists-in-residence, birds on the move, and habitats in transition

Friday 20th October 2023, 9:30am – 5pm

Easterbrook Hall, Duncan Room, The Crichton, Dumfries, DG1 4ZE

The Artful Migration conference will reflect on artist residencies located in Dumfries & Galloway, developed by Upland and Moving Souls Dance.  We will hear from the artists and project partners, creating work about migratory birds, their habitats and the challenges of climate change.

Keynote Speakers:
Sacha Dench (UN Ambassador for Migratory Species) and Chris Fremantle (ecoartscotland) will provide the international / national perspective.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, PLEASE VISIT: https://www.weareupland.com/events/artful-migration-conference

Tickets are £15 (£10 concession) to attend in-person.

The morning part of the programme will be available via live stream for £5 per online ticket.

Cover Photo: Leeming+Paterson
Design: Samuel Sparrow

 

Download the programme here