Art Without Footprints

A hybrid seminar on sustainability in the arts

How can we create, tour, and share art across borders – without leaving a heavy footprint? Can we rethink the way we send performances, exhibitions, and concerts out into the world without compromising artistic quality?

This hybrid seminar brings together visionary artists and cultural operators experimenting with new working methods and production forms. They will show the way to a more sustainable future for the arts – a future where creative expression and climate awareness go hand in hand.

Meet the visionary voices:

Asher Minns (UK) – Executive Director, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change. Leader of Climate Action at UEA, working with policy and community partnerships to inform on climate challenges and future trends.
Carsten Sparwath (DK) – Production Manager, TV2 Fiktion and one of Denmark's few certified sustainability consultants. Responsible for the green transition at TV2 with extensive experience as a producer in the Danish film and TV industry.
Lára Sóley Jóhannsdóttir (IS) – Artistic Director, Reykjavik Arts Festival. Focuses on sustainability in the festival's production and programming, combining environmental considerations with creativity and inclusion.
Jamal Chalabi (UK) – Tour Manager, Massive Attack and part of A Greener Tour. Works for sustainable touring production and set a world record for the lowest CO2 emissions at a concert.
Mammalian Diving Reflex (CAN) – Performance company that was among the first to develop the concept of Concept Touring (formerly Distribution Touring). Creates social and site-specific performances that engage local communities, such as "Nightwalks with Teenagers," presented at ILT Festival 2025.
Lucy Sollitt (UK) – Creative Director, FutureEverything. Works to integrate art, technology, and sustainability, including making nature a part of the organization's board.
Jorge Lopes Ramos (UK) – Executive Director, ZU-UK. Expert in immersive performance and participatory theatre, participating in the LIFT residency and presenting "Radio Ghost," an interactive theatre project.
Eline Sigfusson (DK) – Former Managing Director, a/nordi/c. Specializes in linking artistic practice with political change in cultural policy and international partnerships.

… and more inspiring voices!

A sharing of live ideas and research arising from a recent enquiry by DK-Eng artists into 'Concept Touring'.

ILT Festival is working in collaboration with caravan on this hybrid seminar.

Spilledato
22. maj 2025

Scene Teatret Svalegangen

Varighed 270 min.

TIME
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

LANGUAGE English

PRICE Free

INCLUDING Lunch

PARTICIPATION
Both online and in person

Concept Touring

Read more about the online learning initiative leading up to the seminar. Here 10 artists and companies from England and Denmark have been brought together to explore new and innovative ways to share their work internationally.

about caravan

caravan is an international theatre initiative that supports the UK’s independent theatre

community in expanding and creating on an international stage, fostering

collaboration, reciprocity and exchange around the world.

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The event is free, but registration is required. We charge a fee of 100 DKK for no-shows at the physical event (does not apply to the digital event).

SPEAKERS

The key speakers at the seminar.

Carsten Sparwath

Carsten Sparwath works as Head of Production at TV 2 Fiction, where he is responsible for driving the green transition within the department. He has had a long and diverse career in the Danish film and television industry, working on productions and shoots both in Denmark and abroad, and has also worked as a producer at the Danish Film Institute.

Eline Sigfusson

Eline Sigfusson works with policy and strategy in the cultural sector, focusing on international collaboration and sustainable development. She has led cross-sector projects and held roles at a/nordi/c, the Nordic Culture Fund, the Agency for Culture and Places, and the music publishing industry.

Jorge Lopes Ramos

Jorge Lopes Ramos is a professor, artist, and producer working at the intersection of performance, games, and disability arts. He is co-founder of the disabled-led company ZU-UK, creating inclusive, award-winning experiences. He also leads SIMFONIK, enhancing empathy in healthcare through immersive audio.

Lucy Rose Sollitt

Lucy Rose Sollitt is an experienced researcher and cultural programmer, specialising in innovatively merging art, technology, and ecosystemic change - for organisations including Serpentine Galleries, Goethe Institut, Arts Council England. Lucy is Creative Director of the art-tech organization, FutureEverything, the first cultural institution to bring Nature onto its Board.

Lára Sóley Jóhannsdóttir

Lára Sóley Jóhannsdóttir has served as the Artistic Director and CEO of the Reykjavík Arts Festival, where she promotes diversity, accessibility, and a bold artistic vision through its international program. She is a violinist and arts administrator and has previously led the Iceland Symphony Orchestra as well as held key roles in the cultural life of North Iceland.

Jamal Chalabi

Jamal Chalabi is a passionate advocate for sustainability in the music industry. As Head of A Greener Tour, he fosters industry-wide dialogue on sustainable touring, offering tools and best practices to reduce environmental impact. His work with Backlash Productions and artists like Massive Attack showcases the importance of greener touring practices.

Virginia Antonipillai

Virginia Antonipillai is the Creative Producer and Operations Manager at Mammalian Diving Reflex. She leads the development of new works and international projects focused on youth engagement, cultural diversity, and sustainable production in the global arts scene. Her work challenges traditional structures and creates space for young voices in arts.

Marie Lola Minimo

Marie Lola Minimo is the Communications & Production Coordinator at Mammalian Diving Reflex. Since joining in 2020, they’ve toured international productions and supported local works. They are currently producing Die Laughing, set to premiere in Toronto in 2025. Their background includes project management and production roles in various creative fields.

Asher Minns

Asher Minns is the Executive Director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. With 25 years of experience in climate change communication, he bridges research with the public, supporting artists and partnerships like Massive Attack's low-carbon concerts. Asher promotes interdisciplinary research and early-career artists.