Empowering Sustainable Creativity in Education

Discovering the Future of Sustainable Art, Fashion, Design and Architecture

The Erasmus+ ARTFORWARD Project empowers secondary school students by integrating sustainable practices into the creative industries. Through diverse modules and strategic partnerships, we provide students with the skills and awareness needed to lead in sustainable art, architecture, and fashion design.

ARTFORWARD has equipped numerous students with essential practical skills and insights, transforming them into advocates for sustainability in their communities and the creative industries.

PROJECT CONCEPT NOTE

Project Title: Artistic Training for a Sustainable Future with Opportunities, Resources, and Development
Action Type: KA220-SCH – Cooperation partnerships in school education
Programme: Erasmus+
Project Acronym: ARTFORWARD
Project Duration: 24 Months
Project Start Date: 01/09/2024
Project End Date: 31/08/2026

Project Summary

The ARTFORWARD project aims to foster sustainability in the creative industries by providing secondary school students with education and practical experience in sustainable art, architecture and fashion design. Through innovative learning modules, partnerships with sustainable businesses, awareness campaigns, and digital tools, ARTFORWARD will empower students to become leaders in sustainable creativity. ARTFORWARD will contribute to a greener, more innovative future for the society as a whole. The overall aim of the ARTFORWARD project is to accelerate a change toward sustainable practices in art, fashion, and design, in line with the European Union’s objective to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and supporting innovation and competitiveness. It aims to contribute to the EU’s broader goals by encouraging students and businesses to embrace eco-friendly practices and investigate alternatives to traditional production methods. The project has been coordinated by Liceo Artistico Chierici from Reggio Emilia (Italy), in partnership with other European partners from France, Denmark and Türkiye, is expected to contribute to local, regional, national and international stakeholders with a great exchange of experiences and outcomes.

Project Activities

The project will implement the following activities:
1) Development of educational modules on sustainable art, architecture and fashion design;
2) Masterclass academy with sustainable start-ups, enterprises and innovation hubs in the creative industries;
3) Traineeships and internships for students in sustainable businesses;
4) Awareness campaigns activities, including workshops, seminars, conferences, to educate the public about sustainablepractices in art, architecture and fashion design.

Project Results

The ARTFORWARD project aims to develop learning modules on sustainable art, architecture and fashion design for schools that can serve as a replicable model for other educational institutions to innovate their teaching methodologies, enhance students’ skills, showcase innovative sustainability projects, provide traineeships in sustainable businesses, raise awareness of sustainability, and foster a long-term culture of eco-friendly practices in the art, architecture and fashion design sectors.

Project Partners

Italy – Reggio Emilia
LICEO ARTISTICOISTITUTO STATALE D’ARTE GAETANO CHIERICI
 
France – Bordeaux
LYCEE TOULOUSE LAUTREC
 
Denmark – Copenhagen
Det dansk-italienske Handelskammer i Danmark
 
Türkiye – Nevşehir
Kapadokya Egitim ve Arastirma Dernegi

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower students with the knowledge and experiences needed to innovate sustainably in the arts, fashion and design sectors, cultivating a generation of responsible creators.

Our Values

We value creativity, sustainability, and collaboration, striving to inspire students to adopt environmentally-friendly practices while fostering partnerships with like-minded organizations.

Our Vision

We envision a valuable future where students in the creative industries lead the way towards sustainability, creating innovative solutions that benefit society and the environment.

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ARTFORWARD empowers students with the knowledge and skills needed for sustainable practices in creative industries.

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