Rise Up Residency.
Introducing Rise Up Residency.
RISE UP RESIDENCY was a week-long mural festival and educational programme taking place from the 25th Sept - 2nd of Oct 2022 in Margate, Kent. The initiative is spearheaded by RISE UP. CLEAN UP. and Margate-based, internationally acclaimed artist Louis Masai.
The residency welcomes seventeen local and international artists to stay in Margate and create public art as a means of raising awareness of ocean conservation and the issues caused by plastic in and near our oceans. From documenting ocean biodiversity to plastic hazards and ocean species, the murals intend to act as an educational backdrop for the town. Their aim is to inspire, unite and empower the community of Margate and its visitors to partake in reducing plastics and respecting the ocean.
The residency intends to support and directly engage with the community of Margate through a series of talks and workshops from local businesses and direct employment of locals to work on the programme.
Residency Objectives.
SUSTAINABILITY
● Plant based diets for on site team and participating artists
● Use of carbon absorbing paint
● Plastic free production where possible
● Post production carbon evaluation in an aim to off-set our carbon footprint
● Bridging the gap between eco sustainability and the arts
LEGACY
● Greatly reduce rubbish left on the streets and beaches
● Reducing plastic usage in the community and local businesses
● Create a sustainable model for eco-education and the arts that can be rolled out in other communities
● Paid work and opportunities for Margate residents
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