Shifting Ground: Mapping Energy, Geographies and Communities in the North a research creation project continues with activities in Canada, Alaska and Finland. (funded by SSHRC). Coordinated by Emily Carr University of Art+Design.
Art Exhibition Changes in the Northern shores. Collaboration with the Nordic group of artist and University of Lapland, Arctic Centre, Rovaniemi, exhibition closed April 2023
Living in the Landscape Summer School 2022-2023: Hybrid Development Project for e-learning started in October 2022 continue in collaboration with ASAD partners form Scandinavia, Scotland and North-America. Funded by UArctic Norway.
Living in the Landscape Summer School 2023-2025: Hybrid Development Project 2023- 2025 started in 2023 and continues with universities and cross-sectoral museum partners. Funded by Nordplus Horizontal.
Living in the Landscape (LiLa)Summer School 2023 for MA and Doctor students was realized in summer 2023. Sweden, Umeå. Collaboration with Uol, Nord University, Umeå University, University of West of Scotland and UHI Shetland, University of the Highlands and Islands
Nurture: Living in the Landscape Exhibition 13.-17.11.2023, Ljusgården, Umeå University, Sweden.
Maisemassa /Living in the Landscape exhibition in the Gallery Kellokas, Äkäslompolo (Finland) 8.4.2023 – 24.5.2023
New Genre Art Education in the Arctic (AAE) development. Startied in November 2022 and continues in collaboration with Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland University, University of Lapland, Umeå University and Nord University. Funded by UArctic project grants 2022 - 2023.
Art, Community, and Identities in the Arctic – Best Practices for Children, Young People, and Families – conference (AAE) Nuuk, Greenland, May 2023
New Genre Arctic Art Education (AAE) field course, in collaboration with Greenland University, University of Lapland, Nord University and Umeå University, Nuuk, Greenland, May 2023
New Genre Arctic Art Education (AAE) Pop Up Exhibition, May 2023, University of Greenland, Nuuk, Greenland
Community Art-based Sustainability in the Arctic, (New Genre Arctic Art EXPO). Started in November 2023 and continues in collaboration with Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland University, University of Lapland, Umeå University and Nord University. Funded by UArctic project grants 2023- 2024.
New Genre Arctic Art Education development project. (Nomadic Hub of Arctic Art Education) started in November 2023 . In collaboration with Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland University, University of Lapland, Nord University, Sami Contemporary Art Centre, Cross art collective Piste, Arctic Circle Outdoor Council and Siunissaq art collective. Funded by Nord Plus Horizontal 2023- 2025.
The Sustainability Portrait Project - Art, location, and social responsibility for sustainable development in the Arctic, started in August 2023, In collaboration with Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland University, University of Lapland, Nord University , Funded by NAPA and Nordic Council of Ministers.
Sheiling-bough: exploring the intangible cultural heritage of food in the north through inter-cultural storytelling project continues in collaboration with The Glasgow School of Art and University of Lapland. Funded by Scottish Government Arctic Connection Fund 2022-23.
Sheiling – Laavu co-design workshop/course. In collaboration with Glasgow School of Art and University of Lapland. GSA’s Northern Campus, Forres, Scotland, UK, March 2023
Sheiling – Laavu field workshop/ In collaboration with Glasgow School of Art and University of Lapland. GSA’s Northern Campus, Forres, Scotland, UK, November 2023
EALA: engagement, alliance and learning for arts in Scottish and Arctic contexts and commons September 2022 – April 2023 continues in collaboration with the University West of Scotland and University of Lapland. Funded by Scottish Government Arctic Connections Fund 2022-23. https://ealacreative.com/
EALA: engagement, alliance and learning for arts in Scottish and Arctic contexts and commons fieldwork (Energy, Assets, Land and Art) for OER literacies, and landscape methods working with MA and PhD students. UWS campus and sites, Scotland (UK) and ULapland campus and Finland sites. Oct 2022 - March 2023.
Relate North: Possible Futures research and development project (2022 -2023) continues in collaboration with Yukon School of Visual Arts/ Yukon University and University of Lapland and ASAD Scandinavian partners. Funded by UArctic Project Call for Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement
Relate North: Possible Futures Yukon University, Canada
Relate North; Possible Futures Exhibition, (virtual and onsite) Yukon School of Art, Yukon University, Dawson City, Canada
At the forefront of the climate crisis: science and arts-based interventions in youth climate activism and climate citizenship building (2021-2024) continues. The project is funded by the Kone foundation. Activites and session in Barents Youth Council Meeting BRYC , 23-25.2. 2023, Rovaniemi, Finland
Series of short films from Alaska Fairbanks “Stories of Climate Justice “ and video installation from University of Lapland “ Minun paikkani – Mu Baiki– My Place”, was show at Arctic Spirit Conference, Rovaniemi, Finland, November 2023.
Observation of Change is an art and research project based on Nordic collaboration with a nature restoration project continues in the Junkerdal area in Saltdal municipality, Norway.
Landscape in Pain considers how we can effect a just transition maximizing the social and economic opportunities of climate action, while minimizing and carefully managing challenges – including through effective social dialogue among those who are impacted. The project to date comprises a web site, social media, online publications (Community, Culture, and Belonging: an Environmental Justice Zine) and social engagement with members of Shetland and international communities through exhibitions and public talks.
ASAD network’s 11th annual symposium, Relate North with the theme Beyond Borders Nov 13-17, 2023, at Umeå University, Sweden
ASAD network’s 11th annual exhibition, Relate North with the theme Beyond Borders Nov 13-17, 2023, at Umeå University, Sweden
Annual ASAD book Coutts G. and Jokela T. (eds.) (2023) Relate North. Possible Future was published in December 2023. InSEA publications.
Annual LiLa book Härkönen E. Gårvik, M., Lundsted. L & Burnett, K. and Permar, R. (eds) (2023) Nurture: Living in the Landscape Summer School and Exhibition. published in November 2023. University of Lapland.
Publication A. O’Grady & T. Jokela (eds.) (2023) Relate North /Possible Future, exhibition catalogue was published in December 2023. University of Lapland & Yukon University.
Publication Wall. G. (ed.) (2023). Sheiling – bough: inter cultural connections was published in October 2023. Glascow School of Art
Exhibition catalog Rylander, S. (ed.) (2023) Relate North / Beyond Borders was publishes in November 2023, Umeå University.
2022
New Genre Art Education in the Arctic (AEA) project started in November 2022. In collaboration with Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland University, University of Lapland, Umeå University and Nord University. Funded by UArctic project grants 2022.
Relate North: Possible Futures project started in September 2022. In collaboration with Yukon School of Visual Arts/ Yukon University and University of Lapland and ASAD Scandinavian partners. Funded by UArctic Project Call for Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement.
Living in the Landscape Summer School 2023-2025: Hybrid Development Project for three years started in October 2022 in collaboration with ASAD Scandinavian partners and regional heritage museums. Funded by Nordplus Horizontal 2022.
Living in the Landscape Summer School 2023-2025: Hybrid Development Project for e-learning started in October 2022 in collaboration with ASAD partners form Scandinavia, Scotland and North-America. Funded by UArctic Norway.
OpenDigiTaito -project (teachers’ digital skills) continues (funded by Ministry of Education, Finland) Coordinated by Oulu University. The University of Lapland is responsible for the cooperation of the ASAD network, where the development target is hybrid pedagogy in art education.
Shifting Ground: Mapping Energy, Geographies and Communities in the North a research creation project continues with activities in Canada, Alaska and Finland. (funded by SSHRC). Coordinated by Emily Carr University of Art+Design.
Acting on the Margins – Arts as a Social Sculpture (AMASS) research project continues (funded by H2020). Coordinated by UoL.
Relate North: Possible Futures Symposium was held online in collaboration with Yukon University and University of Lapland, January 27th -28th
Relate North: Possible Futures Exhibition opened online. January 27th
ASAD TN’s annual book Relate North # 9 edited by Glen Coutts and Timo Jokela was published in December 2022.
Living in the Landscape summer school 2022. Exhibitions and catalogue Dwellers in the Landscape published 28th of November 2022.
Series of short films from Alaska Fairbanks “Stories of Climate Justice “ and outdoor video installation from University of Lapland “ Minun paikkani – Mu Baiki– My Place”, was show in AURORA future event in Levi, Finland, November 2022.
Art Exhibition Changes in the Northern shores. Collaboration with the Nordic group of artist Arctic Centre, Rovaniemi, Opening in December 2022.
Timo Jokela, Talk in Arctic Academy, Korea. Snow and Ice Art, Design and Architecture. 2nd September 2022
Collaboration with Canada Council for the Arts in realization of the Third Arctic Arts Summit in Whitehorse Yukon, Canada 27 to 29, 2022. Two panels were arranged by UArctic networks. Panel 14: Circumpolar Research & Creation projects– artworks grounded in research and historical practices, chair Timo Jokela and Panel 22: Directions of Arts Education, chair Mirja Hiltunen.
Glen Coutts, Keynote Presentation. Matters of Art Education & Art Education that Matters (citing ASAD aa an example of good practice in international collaboration in the North) to the 2nd International Symposium on Research in Art Education; Taipei, 9 December 2022. Session chair: Li-Yan Wang.
Living in the Landscape (LiLa)Summer School 2022 for MA and Doctor students was realized in spring / summer 2022.
Relate North planning meeting was held as a side-event of Arctic Arts Summit 2022 in Whitehorse, Canada in collaboration with Yukon University.
Active Witnesses: The voices and faces of participants in socially engaged arts projects AMASS Exhibition. 17.2. – 13.3.2022. Arktikum, Rovaniemi.
UArctic Photo Competition "Arctic Polarities" was arranged and the winners awarded 27th March, 2022.
ASAD leader Professor Timo Jokela from the University of Laplandwas appointed as the UArctic Chair in Arctic Art, Design and Culture for the next five years.
Timo Jokela. Talk in Kassel documenta and Museum Fridericianum. North and the Arctic as a laboratory for sustainable art education: revitalizing Indigenous and Northern knowledge systems, In Series on Arts - Cultures - Policies - Educational Practices. Concepts and approaches worldwide', 27th January, 2022.
Arctic Design Week: Inspiring Awareness was held in Rovaniemi 14th – 27th March, 2022.
2021
UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design (ASAD) has published a book "Relate North: Distances" , edited by Timo Jokela and Glen Coutts. December 2021.
Exhibition Living in the Landscape was held as part of Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit 2021: A common Arctic or contested spaces? Perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of the Barents and Arctic cooperation. -17.11. 2021.
Online Symposium and Exhibition Relate North: Everyday Extremes was held in November 11-12, 2021. Tomsk University, Russia. Relate North 2021 (arcticdesign.school)
ASAD Thematic Networks coordinators annual online meeting was held in November 11, 2021.
Exhibition of the Winners of the UArctic Photo Competition "Arctic Polarities", Opened in September 6. 2021 in Arktikum, Rovaniemi.
Arctic Art and Design sessions of IASSA X, Arctic Generation: Looking Back and Looking Forwards conference in Archangelsk was realized in 15-19 June 2021.
Online Exhibition ARCTIC MAKES II: Observations, Lessons and Solutions from the Geographic Periphery was released in 15 June 2021 as part of IASSA X, Arctic Generation: Looking Back and Looking Forwards conference in Archangelsk.
The Potential of Art and Design for Renewable Economies in Northern Communities session was realized in UArctic Congress, Reykjavik, Iceland, May 2021.
Living in the Landscape spring school virtual Exhibition was opened in May 20, 2021, in Reykjavik, UArctic Congress.
ASAD network’s coordinators online meeting was arranged in November 2020.
Exhibition ARCTIC MAKES: Observations, Lessons and Solutions from the Geographic Periphery. The Arctic Design School, Urals State University of Architecture and Art, Ekaterinburg, Russia, 2020.
The Russian Scientific Journal Human culture and education published Relate North articles. Syktyvkar State University of Russia, 2020.
Arctic Arts Summit panel, side event of Arctic Frontiers, Power of Knowledge, 28-30 January 2020, Tromsø, Norway.
Arctic Arts Summit advisory board meeting, January, Tromsö, Norway, 2020.
2019
Symposium & Exhibition Relate North 2019: Tradition and Innovation in Art and Design Education, Syktyvkar, Komi Republic of Russia. November, 2019.
Master class – Relate North Syktyvkar, Russia, 2019.
Relate North: Collaboration in Art and Design Education book released in December 2019.
Arctic Arts Summit Workshop (BA, MA). Rovaniemi; Finland, June 2019.
Fringe Exhibition, Arctic Art Summit 2019, Arktikum House, Rovaniemi 5.6.2019-11.8.2019.
Transactions and Impulsions Exhibition, Arctic Art Summit 2019, University Art Galleries, Rovaniemi 5.6.-15.6.2019.
Arts in Arctic: Contemporary and historical perspectives book, released in the Arctic Art Summit in June 2019.
ASAD Panel: MAKING connections between art, research and education across the Circumpolar North, InSEA World Congress, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, July 2019.
Living in the Landscape Summer School was held in the Komi Republic of Russia, May and September 2018.
Living in the Komi Landscape Exhibition was held in Syktyvkar Komi National Library and University Gallery 19 September to 7 October, 2018.
Arctic Circle Assembly 2018 19-21 October, 2019 Panel Discussion: The role of arts, culture and creative industries in building sustainablesocieties in the Arctic.
ASAD exhibition and participation in Uarctic Congress 2018 in Oulu, Finland.
ASAD partners Concordia University, British Columbia University and Lapland University collaborate in research project: Pedagogical turn. Art-based Education Research Network. Symposium and exhibition in Liverpool Tate Gallery, UK March 2018.
Participatory Art Intensive Course for Master students, Nesna, Norway November 2018. The Course arranged concurrent with the RELATE NORTH 2018 symposium.
Intensive course for BA and MA students in Kautokeino, Norway. In collaboration with University of Lapland and Sami University College. February 2018.
Winter art and architecture intensive course for MA students, Kittilä, Finland, November 2018. In collaboration with University of Lapland, Hokkaido University and ASAD partners.
