Culture and Sustainability
Positioning Artists at the heart of Education, Policy, and Sustainability
Together with environmental specialist Callum Jones, my work bridges the gap between grassroots creativity and institutional systems by connecting artists, especially those from street and subcultural movements; with frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With experience as both a practitioner and strategist, I work across public institutions, private industry, civil society, and the NGO sector. In a space often dominated by top-down narratives, we seek alternative approaches rooted in lived experience. Adopting both the language of policy and exercising trust within creative communities, we translate sustainability with authenticity, creating models that position artists as vital agents of change as they create access points for connection while translating complex information into relatable, engaging formats.
Study: The role of street art in sustainable development: art and social change
A commissions research study exploring the potential of street art towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) via a review of the academic literature and a series of case studies of existing street art initiatives during Toward 2030, What Are You Doing?
Dr. Susan Hansen, University of Middlesex
2022
Education: UNESCO worksheet Series
Designed to promote appreciation of nature with young people, Artist Richt is encouraging a dialogue with young people aged 8-15 about their local ecology in the UNESCO Biosphere through the lens of Sustainable Development
North Devon, UK.
2023
SDG TOOLKITS
Toolkits designed to help artists and creative professionals align their practice with the language of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These resources offer practical guidance for connecting creative work to global challenges, making it easier to apply for funding, build partnerships, and access new opportunities. Coming soon: toolkits for Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs), supporting cities to align cultural practice with local policy—positioning artists as authentic data generators and translators of complex issues.
Coming Soon
2025