Mission:

The Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts is a Think Tank for Sustainability in the Arts and Culture

The Centre for the Sustainable Practice in the Arts (CSPA) provides research, training, and consultancy services related to sustainable development, in particular ecological responsibility, in the arts and culture sector. This includes environmental foot printing and support for theatres, museums, galleries, and other cultural organizations and arts presenters/producers. We publish, electronically and in print, associated research in this field and organize conferences and convening on this topic for the purpose of professional and research networking, education, and professional development.

The CSPA views sustainability as the intersection of environmental balance, social equity, economic stability and a strengthened cultural infrastructure. Seeing itself as evolved out of the principles of the 1987 Brundtland Report and 1992 Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, the CSPA aligns itself with the policies of Agenda 21 for Culture as a resource to artists and art organizations.

The CSPA’s activities include research and initiatives positioning arts and culture as a driver of a sustainable society.

Our activities include:

• Creating and sharing tools for sustainable arts practices including Creative Green Tools Canada
• Publication of the CSPA Quarterly periodical and Special Reports
• Engaging in research initiatives with strategic partners
• Distributing & re-distributing information online and through social networks.
• Convening and conducting convergences and workshops on sustainable arts practices.

Contact Us

CSPA and the Arctic Cycle

Ian Garrett Co-Founder, Director CSPA More about Ian Garrett

Chantal Bilodeau Founder, Artistic Director The Arctic Cycle More about Chantal Bilodeau

Devon Hardy Researcher CSPA More about Devon Hardy

Quarterly Staff

Meghan Moe Beitiks Editor in Chief More about Meghan Moe Beitiks	Jamie Morra Co-lead Editor More about Jamie Morra	Evelyn O’Malley Co-lead Editor More about Evelyn O’Malley
Athanasia Giannetos Subscription Manager More about Athanasia Giannetos	Stephanie Plenner Graphic Designer More about Stephanie Plenner	Allan Gomes Graphic Designer More about Allan Gomes

CSPA Community

Miranda Wright Co-Founder More about Miranda Wright

Bronwyn Preece Think Tank Member More about Bronwyn Preece