Capturing the sun: An Eco-cyanotype training for visual artists on how to use the cyanotype technique as a tool to spread environmental awareness

Art is seen as a significant means of connecting people with environmenta concerns (Johnson and Manoli, 2007) and at the same time, by offering a series of workshop opportunities for artists (cyan...

Art is seen as a significant means of connecting people with environmenta concerns (Johnson and Manoli, 2007) and at the same time, by offering a series of workshop opportunities for artists (cyanotype workshops with a focus on environmental awaereness and using art as a teaching tool), networking opportunities and exchange of good practices as well as preparation of a mini exhibition at the end of the project, the project addresses the following (professional development related) identified needs of our main target group (visual artists). The objectives of the project were: - To use easy art-techniques, like cyanotype, as an educational tool to spread awareness about environmental issues and embrace sustainability; - To improve artistic skills of artistis and educators, as well as to increase teaching skills for the artists that also work as teachers (Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, 2016); - To develop a european network of visual artists that can empower their professional careers and that reinforce the interpersonal relationship of the participants, and at the same time their multidiciplinary skills.

All the project Activities have been realized, in details: - Project Management and Implementation - Kick-off Meeting in Palma - Cyanotype workshop in Norway - Cyanotype workshop in Spain - Cyanotype workshop in Cyprus - Final Meeting (online) - Dissemination and Communication - Cyanotype Information Poster

Results were that the participants (Artists and Educators) - collected best practice in eco-art and cyanotype technique -made use of the art as an educational tool -organised local exhibitions which to spread awareness about environmental issues creating social impact -the project to contributed to enhancing the communication and collaboration between different professionals in the field of art -the development of a continuing vocational training program for artists