Detailed description (English): Outta Climate Festival | Heraklion of Attica
Using art as a tool towards Vision Zero
A groundbreaking program launched in September 2023 in Greece, initiated by the CIVINET Greece-Cyprus Network and funded by the Green Fund, aims to raise awareness among young people and adults as well, about the climate crisis and road safety through the power of art.
With a two-day program designed for both children and adults, the Outta Climate Festival in the City of Heraklion, Attica, features morning “asphalt art” interventions outside the 1st Junior High School, parallel educational activities within the school, and a music and dance festival at the “Ilektra Apostolou” Cultural Center.
You can find more information about the first Outta Climate Festival and the first Asphalt Art intervention in Greece here: https://civinet.gr/to-megalytero-asphalt-art-stin-ellada-einai-gegonos/
Target group(s): -Drivers
-Parents
-Pedestrians especially from vulnerable groups (children, elderly people, people with disabilities ect.)
-Citizens
-Cities and local decision makers
-City staff
Objectives: Using art as a tool towards Vision Zero.
Asphalt art: The purpose of this form of art is apart from enriching the street and the neighborhood with beautiful murals to attract the attention of drivers, make them slow down and thus ensure safer pedestrian crossing, including many children. Additionally it aims to raise awareness among local citizens, drivers and passengers regarding Road Safety. This summaries pretty much the purpose of asphalt art, a method brought by CIVINET Greece-Cyprus from the American continent to Greece, based on the experience and the technical guidelines of Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Music and Dance Scene: Bring artists to perform and advocate for the message of the festival empowering the sense of solidarity and connection between art, climate action stakeholders and citizens.
Replication: Allying with many forms of art, the Outta Climate Festival team sent its own message on Climate Crisis and Road Safety, with a promise to move soon to other cities, mountains and islands of Europe that share the same values.
Partner: Jazz Solidarity Network
City Of Heraklion Attica
Green Fund
Greece