Join Calderdale’s culture & creative industries network CalderdaleCreates for a one-day symposium, presented and curated by IOU Creation Centre, exploring the intersections of nature, art, and the public realm.
Throughout the day, you’ll hear from leading voices in the fields of environmental art, site specific performance, public walks and a host of individuals and organisations who are making, thinking, writing, developing and presenting work on a diverse range of sites and spaces. This symposium acknowledges the extraordinary landscape of Calderdale and the role it plays in the future of art and creative practice.
Guest Speakers and Panelists Announced To Date
* Shanaz Gulzar, Creative Director, Bradford 2025
*Wolfgang Buttress, artist, sculptor and musician
*Kerenza McClarnan, Arts Development Programme Manager, National Landscapes
*Parvez Qadir, Artistic Director, Breaking Barriers
More to be announced soon
Set in the unique landscape of Calderdale’s Birchcliffe Centre and IOU Hostel, the symposium features talks, walks, and a hands-on session to explore how nature shapes creative practice—and how these ideas can be evolved into creative action.
