Artica Listens News

Cristina Lucas, Flags of Svalbard Citizens (2019) Photo: Kanerva Karpo

Since 2019, Artica Listens has taken place annually each autumn in Northern Norway. Bringing local and international audiences to in-person and digital events. We have worked with artists, writers, researchers, architects, historians, scientists, policy makers and communities to discuss some of the key issues facing the Arctic and beyond. 

This year Artica will begin working with a new strategy which also includes developing an environmental policy for the future. The beginning of this work means we have looked at our programming, events and residencies and decided to change Artica Listens into a biennial event, hosting the next edition in 2024. 

There are practical and conceptual reasons for this change. 

Firstly, it allows time to review past editions and make decisions around the structure of the event. Looking in detail as to who this event is for and how we can use it to make the biggest impact for our audience. Secondly, it allows time to work closely with artists, partners, organisations and funders over the next year. Incorporating our vision, goals and strategies to develop an exciting, challenging and thoughtful programme. 

News on 2024’s event will be announced throughout this year, in the meantime you can look back at past events with artists Cristina Lucas and Ignas Krunglevicius and watch panel discussions on the Svalbard Treaty, tourism and nature here.

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