Arts for the Future Festival powered by Fest

Join us on a journey that unites us beyond our individual daily lives. Together, we strive for a common goal that is a force for good, driven by the determination to create a healthier and nourishing planet, leading to genuinely meaningful lives.

Jeannette Culture September 10, 2024 at 3:45 pm
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earth Projects curatorial collaboration at the Arts for the Future Festival powered by Fest for Artist Representation and Sustainable Climate Action, during the United Nations Summit of the Future and Climate Week, NY & Malta. 

Several months back, I was invited to the March (We the Artist) in New York, an instrumental event organized by Lisa Russell, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Founder and Global Co-Chair. Her inspiring diplomatic work as an artist at the United Nations captured my interest and admiration. Her determination flourished during the UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Kenya.

The call for conveners for ImPACT Coalitions offered a chance to showcase what artist-led movements could look like within UN processes. Today, the Impact Coalition (Arts and Culture Working Group) is energized and formed by a collective representing different parts of the world that champions the transformative power of art, filled with meaning and purpose. A collective dedicated to elevating the role of arts and cultural expressions in global dialogues on sustainability and justice.

I am honoured to be part of this meaningful journey and collective narrative as one of the festival curators. What began as a blueprint with hundreds of global artists and allies quickly evolved into something much bigger—the Arts for the Future Festival.

I invite you to come along with me for this journey by supporting this crowdfunding campaign, through which you can receive some unique rewards.

About the Arts for the Future Festival

This visionary festival ignites global conversations on climate action and sustainability, infusing them with the transformative power of the arts. It celebrates creativity’s potential to inspire change and shape a better future.

This festival re-imagines the role of creativity in shaping a more just and equitable future. By bringing together a rich tapestry of artists, activists, and thought leaders from diverse backgrounds and cultures, we recognize the unique perspectives and voices that are crucial in our collective journey toward sustainability and justice.

The “Arts for the Future” Festival 2024, a part of the UN Summit of the Future, the UN General Assembly, and Climate Week NYC, is a dynamic platform. It will feature innovative performances, creative workshops, and discussions that challenge the status quo and inspire action for sustainable development.

Project Objectives:

  • Foster Artist Representation, Artistic Collaborations, and Cultural Diplomacy;
  • Foster Shared Global Consciousness;
  • Engage Communities, Artists, and Cultural Practitioners;
  • Harness the Creative Spirit for Local and Global Development, Social Cohesion, and Empowerment;
  • To promote Artist Representation at High-Level Diplomatic Interactive Dialogues;
  • Paving the way forward for other Artists to join;
  • Creating a Future where the arts actively reshape perceptions;
  • Advocates for the Arts and Culture practitioners as legitimate Stakeholders for Sustainable Development;
  • Inspire Change.

Festival Schedule in NYC (September):

13th  The festival kicks off with virtual and in-person events in NYC;

14th – 15th Weekend arts events targeting students and young people;

18th The ‘’Artists March’’ starts in Times Square and ends in Dag Hammarskjold Park across from the United Nations;

20th – 21st United Nations Actions Days;

22nd – 23rd United Nations Summit of the Future;

23rd – 29th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, and Global activities.

Festival Schedule in Malta (September):

14th Live Participatory Art Experience: CONNECTING WITH THE SEA;

28th Live Participatory Art Experience: CONNECTING WITH THE LAND.

A Call to Action

The Arts for the Future Festival is more than an event; it is a movement of artists, cultural operators, and people passionate about the arts, culture, and nature. It is a call to action for all of us to recognize the power of the arts in driving sustainable development. It is about amplifying the voices of those who are too often silenced or sidelined in global discussions. A journey that holds us together beyond our daily personal lives. It is a collective common goal that is a force for good that comes from the resilience of taking action for a healthier Mother Earth and a genuinely meaningful life.

Jeannette Fiott, Founder, Managing Director, & Chief Visionary at earth Projects.

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About the Rewards

  • The Branches of a Tree

This exquisite, limited-edition, handmade wooden item is not just a work of art, but also a practical tool. Designed to serve as a paintbrush or pen holder, each item is meticulously handcrafted in Scotland by Jeannette Fiott, the esteemed Founder, Managing Director, and Chief Visionary of Earth Projects. This carefully constructed piece exudes an air of elegance while serving its functional purpose, making it a valuable addition to any office, workspace, or art studio.

Each item is unique, representing the fifteenth-century Japanese philosophy of cha-no-yu (the tea ceremony), Wabi-Sabi. We find beauty in imperfections. The design respects the natural rhythm of the wood, bringing out its aesthetic beauty without trying to alter it in any way. Moreover, this item is crafted from sustainable wood, making it an eco-friendly choice for your workspace.

Make this unique piece your own by choosing to have your name or a special message engraved on it. This personal touch will make your experience with this art piece truly one-of-a-kind.

  • Paintings by Jeannette Fiott

Jeannette Fiott is a contemporary artist who is passionate about growth, curious to understand, and values the freedom to explore uncharted territory. She has travelled extensively, engaging with regional art spaces. Her paintings reflect this vast cultural knowledge and environmental connection. Bringing everything she is and connects to into her paintings, Jeannette creates a powerful way to build a sense of community. Her paintings provide an immersive experience of her natural surroundings, fostering a solid connection to the environment's visible and unseen elements. This profound connection creates a beautiful space to experience and express freedom. In a world filled with all that is, her paintings express the invisible ties that connect different spaces and times. Fiott explores her environment by capturing the beautiful colours of sunsets, sunrises, and the deep blue sea. The warm oranges, vibrant yellows, earthy browns, the cool blues of the sky and deep blues of the sea, and intricate natural patterns combine to create something truly unique – an immersive, beautiful aesthetic filled with vivid strokes. Her work seeks to capture the essence of life, the freedom of the sea, and the rootedness of the land. This creates a space where opposites can coexist, creating a sense of calmness and harmony. In her paintings, one can find a sense of self, vibrant self-expression, and an outward reach to others who share similar passions and values, answering a call to be more than oneself. When looking at the paintings, viewers have the space to creatively engage with the symbolism and safely process their inner world, connecting with both the content and the artist. The sense of community is further strengthened by the collective unity and belonging evoked by the paintings, making the audience feel included in this shared experience.

  • Corporate Talk on Sustainable Development and Climate Action by Mental Health Professionals

An hour-long presentation and workshop focusing on sustainable development, emphasizing the interconnected themes of arts, health, and nature. These sessions have been meticulously structured to offer support to individuals and groups within your organization by addressing a diverse range of crucial topics such as well-being, stress management, and relief, as well as physical and mental health practices. Our primary objective is to tackle prevalent issues including burnout, depression, stress, and anxiety, while concurrently delving into the intricacies of sustainable development. Our presentations will impart invaluable insights and actionable strategies for integrating sustainable practices and climate action into your organization's operational framework. Additionally, we are equipped to coordinate panel discussions and workshops involving employees to stimulate dialogue and active participation on these critical subjects, thereby cultivating a unified vision for sustainable development within the organization.