Art? In this climate?

The Big Local Art and Climate Expo (online edition) is a series of livestreams showcasing diverse local artists working in innovative ways to engage the public in climate action.

Featuring short films, panel discussions, interactive live chats, stand-up comedy, commiserations and completely rubbish art.

Come participate in the interactive chat or lurk in the background.

Event information:

The Big Local: Panel discussion
Thursday 30 September, 7 to 9pm
Free event

Livestream hosted by Tenfingerz and Famous Artist Sebastian Berto.
Mayor of Yarra Cr Gabrielle de Vietri leads a panel of local artists in a discussion about what role art can play in the climate emergency.
Topic: What role can art play in the climate emergency?

Panelists:
Dr Jen Rae
Claire G. Coleman
Matt Wicking

The Big Local: Shorts
Thursday 07 October, 7 to 9pm
Free event

A showcase of locally made short films created in response to the climate emergency.

Featuring work by:
Jen Rae and Claire G. Coleman
Juice Media
More TBA

The Big Local presents ‘The Joke’s on us’
Sunday 10 October, 7 to 9pm
Free event

Featuring jokes, laffs and local comedy legend Rod Quantock.

Featuring Rod Quantock
More TBA

The Big Local: Completely Rubbish Art Spectacular
Thursday 14 October, 7 to 9pm
Free event

Live chats, drawing, music and completely rubbish art making.
Sarah Seahorse and Luna Aquatica have an hour to make wearable art out of rubbish.
Music performance by Izzy Brown.

Featuring:
Artist discussions
Live art challenges
Rubbish art
Showcasing work by:
Sarah Seahorse and Luna Aquatica
Deep Soulful Sweats
Izzy Brown
Fast Fashun
More TBA

The Big Local Arts and Climate Expo is presented by Tenfingerz and Yarra City Council as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.