What Is a Soils and Arts Orchestra ?
Each Soils and Arts Orchestra brings together a small, diverse group of 15 to 30 orgnisations from across the funders and financial supporters; soil scientists and trainers, teachers; artists & CCI’s (Cultural and Creative Industries); political support; cultural venues – Medias and communication specialist; others stakeholder groups. Together, they will:
– Design and carry out creative, artistic and interdisciplinary projects related to soil knowledge and preservation, including the organisation of Soil Festivals
– Increase soil literacy among Soil Orchestra members and local communities
– Participate in national and European exchanges among members of the eight Soil Orchestras
– Contribute to the broader objective of anchoring soil culture in the cultural life of the country
Why join a SOILSCAPE Soils and Arts Orchestra ?
– For the artists – Meet and collaborate with scientists, venues, funders and fellow artists interested in soil-themed projects. Gain national and European exposure, contribute with your perspective, and help shape an emerging field at the crossroads of art and ecology.
– For scientists and trainers – Bring your expertise to creative and educational processes. Collaborate with artists and cultural actors to bring soil science into public consciousness in new and engaging ways.
– For funders and supporters –Support pioneering and sustainable art-environment projects. Join a European network fostering innovation and interdisciplinary action.
– For cultural venues (museums, art gallery owners, theatres, exhibition centres, etc.)– hosting artistic and creative initiatives on soil: identify artistic performances to host, exhibitions and interactive events that combine artistic creativity and soil awareness.
– For political support for Art-Soil initiatives – Help build the case for public support of art-soil initiatives. Promote policy innovation and visibility for the intersection of culture and ecology.-
– For all members – Contribute to and participate in Soil Festivals, the first of which will be held in Spring 2026 in Portugal and France.
What is a community working band ?
This group will collaborate with the Soil Orchestra, support its initiatives and benefit from access to project updates, invitations to events and future opportunities for involvement at both national and European levels.
This way, your voice, expertise and creativity can still contribute meaningfully to spread soil literacy.
