Past exhibitions
Art, Ecology and the Economy
Art, Ecology and the Economy is a developmental collaboration between two leading organisations involved in the creative arts, operating on either side of Dartmoor.
The project took the form of an exhibition in two parts, displayed simultaneously and four forums. Its aim was to demonstrate how environmentally friendly approaches to manufacture and collaboration can help make the creative industries more profitable. In turn, they show how profitable creative industries impact on other important regional industries, particularly tourism, by providing products and services that enhance local distinctiveness.
Examples of work and case studies focus on the Greater Dartmoor area, but also on other predominantly rural areas in the UK and abroad (including Europe and Africa). Some artists (this includes designers and makers of all kinds) were invited to exhibit and others were chosen from an ‘open submission’. We have sought to include work which addresses ecological concerns and which has the potential to be developed into viable and successful ‘green’ businesses.
Art, Ecology and the Economy was supported by Arts Council England, Devon County Council, the Ernest Cook Trust and Greater Dartmoor LEAF, incorporating funding from the EU, Defra, SWRDA, LEADER.
Please click on the names below to find out more on the individual exhibitors at Art, Ecology and the Economy.
Angharad Barlow, recycled texiles designer and fashion stylist
Sean Hellman, Woodwright Designs
Jillian Morris, textile designer/artist
Nigel Shaw, composer, musician and traditional flute maker
Wood Wisdom, the first part of our year-long Wood Culture Programme and the exhibition Haldon's Hidden Heritage are available for download. Please note that these panel exhibitions are for personal use only - do get in touch if you are interested in displaying the exhibition.
Inspiring Futures catalogue
The catalogue accompanying our second Wood Culture exhibition, Inspiring Futures: European Timber Architecture for the 21st Century, is available from our bookshop and to order (info@ccanw.co.uk or 01392 832277).
Lookout Tower, Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki, Finland - 2002. Architects: Ville Hara/The Wood Studio, HUT. Image © Jussi Tiainen