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DearWolverhampton,
DearTomorrow warmly invites you to our most ambitious climate storytelling and arts exhibition - now open at the Wolverhampton Art Gallery, in the UK.
Dates: Sat 5 Nov – Sun 12 Feb 2023
Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Free entry
This community-led exhibition explores letters to the future, reflection, hope, and imagining the beauty of what could be, in the face of climate change. Drawing deep inspiration from the past, present and future, this exhibition celebrates the resilience of the Wolverhampton community, as they are once again faced with transformational change.
Through art, design, photography, film and poetry, the exhibition presents landscapes built and inspired by letters written by the Wolverhampton community. Original works by the Black Country painter Butler Bayliss, are juxtaposed with photographic works by David Grandorge, documenting the contemporary reality of the districts Butler Bayliss painted over a century ago.
The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through immersive, interactive installations, films, and soundscapes from community poetry workshops. There are areas for visitors to write their own letters, including an interactive phone box, to record voice messages to DearTomorrow.
DearTomorrow: DearWolverhampton was curated by Sandra Freij for the DearTomorrow climate storytelling and arts project. Co-produced by Rachel Thomas, David Grandorge, and Kom Achall in collaboration with Gatis Community Space and Boundary Way Project in Wolverhampton.
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🇺🇳 We are watching the stories unfolding from the IPCC’s synthesis report published today…
🇺🇳 Not so long ago the first report in this series sparked the youth strikes and enormous growth within the grassroots climate movement. There followed stories of unity, solidarity, action, hope…
‼️ But not from the fossil fuel companies, the industries behind mass deforestation, and pollution, and not from many of our governments. Their stories haven’t changed course, when we so urgently needed a twist in the plot.
So now, this report is a tale of urgency “a survival guide for humanity”, after long periods of lies, denial, ambivalence and inaction. But will it be the trigger for the plot twist?
If not, it will be down to us, to come together in greater numbers than ever before to create the future we want. #ChooseYourFuture
A safer, healthier, fairer world is still possible, but one way or another, we are going to need to change the current story and fast!
⁉️ Will it be #PeoplePower or #PoliticalLeadership ?
#IPCC #IPCCreport #ClimateCrisis #Act4OurKids #DecarboniseNow #ActNow #StopWillow #StopRosebank #ClimateLegacy #WillowProject #CultureStrike #TheFutureWeChoose #ActNow
🇺🇳 We are watching the stories unfolding from the IPCC’s synthesis report published today…
🇺🇳 Not so long ago the first report in this series sparked the youth strikes and enormous growth within the grassroots climate movement. There followed stories of unity, solidarity, action, hope…
‼️ But not from the fossil fuel companies, the industries behind mass deforestation, and pollution, and not from many of our governments. Their stories haven’t changed course, when we so urgently needed a twist in the plot.
So now, this report is a tale of urgency “a survival guide for humanity”, after long periods of lies, denial, ambivalence and inaction. But will it be the trigger for the plot twist?
If not, it will be down to us, to come together in greater numbers than ever before to create the future we want. #ChooseYourFuture
A safer, healthier, fairer world is still possible, but one way or another, we are going to need to change the current story and fast!
⁉️ Will it be #PeoplePower or #PoliticalLeadership ?
#IPCC #IPCCreport #ClimateCrisis #Act4OurKids #DecarboniseNow #ActNow #StopWillow #StopRosebank #ClimateLegacy #WillowProject #CultureStrike #TheFutureWeChoose #ActNow
✨Your story matters. And we would love to hear it.
Whether you are struggling with the decision on the Willow project or are campaigning on a conservation issue in your home town. Driven to distraction about the lack of recycling facilities in your community or are working day and night to become a climate leader. Sharing stories increases our connection - to each other and the world around us.
And it’s incredibly simple to share your climate story with us
There are three ways to send us your story ⤵️
💌 Write a letter to the future, for someone important in your life to receive in 2050. Tell them your story - what the climate crisis feels like for you. Your hopes, your fears and your promise to take bold climate action today.
🎞 Record a video message of your climate story for a loved one to watch in 2050.
📸 Write your promise of a new climate action you will take this year to help create the world you want your loved ones to live in on a placard and take a selfie.
Whether you choose a letter, film or photo, the next step is simple: upload it on deartomorrow.org under messages.
We will share your climate message now and preserve it for the future.
💭 Join us and tag any friends you would love to share their stories.
Illustration: @Anatomy.of.bliss
#deartomorrow #ClimateStories #YourStoryMatters #FutureImagining #StopWillow #Climatestorytelling #EcoAnxiety #Climatecrisis #climatestrike #ImagineTheFuture #CultureStrike #ClimateStorytelling #ClimateArts #actnow #Artforsocialchange #noplanetb #ClimatePromise #LetterToTheFuture #ClimateLegacy #ClimateConversations
✨Your story matters. And we would love to hear it.
Whether you are struggling with the decision on the Willow project or are campaigning on a conservation issue in your home town. Driven to distraction about the lack of recycling facilities in your community or are working day and night to become a climate leader. Sharing stories increases our connection - to each other and the world around us.
And it’s incredibly simple to share your climate story with us
There are three ways to send us your story ⤵️
💌 Write a letter to the future, for someone important in your life to receive in 2050. Tell them your story - what the climate crisis feels like for you. Your hopes, your fears and your promise to take bold climate action today.
🎞 Record a video message of your climate story for a loved one to watch in 2050.
📸 Write your promise of a new climate action you will take this year to help create the world you want your loved ones to live in on a placard and take a selfie.
Whether you choose a letter, film or photo, the next step is simple: upload it on deartomorrow.org under messages.
We will share your climate message now and preserve it for the future.
💭 Join us and tag any friends you would love to share their stories.
Illustration: @Anatomy.of.bliss
#deartomorrow #ClimateStories #YourStoryMatters #FutureImagining #StopWillow #Climatestorytelling #EcoAnxiety #Climatecrisis #climatestrike #ImagineTheFuture #CultureStrike #ClimateStorytelling #ClimateArts #actnow #Artforsocialchange #noplanetb #ClimatePromise #LetterToTheFuture #ClimateLegacy #ClimateConversations
🗞️The Willow project has been approved.
If you haven’t followed this project - scroll through the slides for a quick overview on why this project REALLY matters to all of us.
While this news is so far from what we all hoped for, we CAN still change the end of this story.
In whatever way resonates with you, we need to inspire change on this decision.
Whether through art, theatre, storytelling, podcasting, blogging, sculpting, music or having a chat at the school gates! We can’t be complacent on this - every voice matters.
Bookmark StopWillow.org for campaign updates we can all support and let’s explore every creative avenue possible to #StopWillow
#ChooseYourFuture #TheFutureWeChoose #ProtectTheArtic #SaveTheArtic #ActNow #Act4OurKids #DecarboniseNow #StopRosebank #StopCambo #NoPlanetB #DearTomorrow #ClimateLegacy #StopWillow #StopWillowProject #KeepItInTheGround #CultureStrike
🗞️The Willow project has been approved.
If you haven’t followed this project - scroll through the slides for a quick overview on why this project REALLY matters to all of us.
While this news is so far from what we all hoped for, we CAN still change the end of this story.
In whatever way resonates with you, we need to inspire change on this decision.
Whether through art, theatre, storytelling, podcasting, blogging, sculpting, music or having a chat at the school gates! We can’t be complacent on this - every voice matters.
Bookmark StopWillow.org for campaign updates we can all support and let’s explore every creative avenue possible to #StopWillow
#ChooseYourFuture #TheFutureWeChoose #ProtectTheArtic #SaveTheArtic #ActNow #Act4OurKids #DecarboniseNow #StopRosebank #StopCambo #NoPlanetB #DearTomorrow #ClimateLegacy #StopWillow #StopWillowProject #KeepItInTheGround #CultureStrike
Women are so far from being equally represented at climate decision-making tables.
Yet the balance tips the other way within the grassroots climate movement, where so many women are the change makers.
When women make up 51% of the global population and 80% of those displaced by climate. These leadership stats don’t add up.
Research shows stronger climate action is taken when women are leading, from ratifying environmental treaties to leading NGOs.
It’s time to change the story…
The equity of women in climate leadership matters. It’s time to get those folding chairs out.
#SheChangesClimate
Quote: Shirley Chrisholm
#IWD #IWD2023 #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #DearTomorrow #IntersectionalEnvironmentalism #EmbraceEquity #ClimateLegacy #InspirationalQuotes
Women are so far from being equally represented at climate decision-making tables.
Yet the balance tips the other way within the grassroots climate movement, where so many women are the change makers.
When women make up 51% of the global population and 80% of those displaced by climate. These leadership stats don’t add up.
Research shows stronger climate action is taken when women are leading, from ratifying environmental treaties to leading NGOs.
It’s time to change the story…
The equity of women in climate leadership matters. It’s time to get those folding chairs out.
#SheChangesClimate
Quote: Shirley Chrisholm
#IWD #IWD2023 #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #DearTomorrow #IntersectionalEnvironmentalism #EmbraceEquity #ClimateLegacy #InspirationalQuotes
🌍 Today people across the world are rising in support of the Fridays for Future global strike.
As global emissions continue to rise, today focuses on the largest contributor to climate change - @FridaysForFuture is calling for an end to financing fossil fuel projects because #TomorrowIsTooLate
We wholeheartedly support this aim. The science has been clear for many years now – we can have no new fossil fuel projects if we wish to keep our planet liveable and protect our biodiversity.
For our children and all those living with the ever-increasing impacts of climate change today, we hope you will help shine a light on this global show of unity for a safer tomorrow.
Stunning artwork by artist and activist: @Favianna1
#CultureStrike #EndFossilFuels #ClimateStrike #GlobalStrike #ClimateStrikeOnline #NoNewFossilFuels #DecarboniseNow #ClimateJustice #ClimateChange #DearTomorrow
🌍 Today people across the world are rising in support of the Fridays for Future global strike.
As global emissions continue to rise, today focuses on the largest contributor to climate change - @FridaysForFuture is calling for an end to financing fossil fuel projects because #TomorrowIsTooLate
We wholeheartedly support this aim. The science has been clear for many years now – we can have no new fossil fuel projects if we wish to keep our planet liveable and protect our biodiversity.
For our children and all those living with the ever-increasing impacts of climate change today, we hope you will help shine a light on this global show of unity for a safer tomorrow.
Stunning artwork by artist and activist: @Favianna1
#CultureStrike #EndFossilFuels #ClimateStrike #GlobalStrike #ClimateStrikeOnline #NoNewFossilFuels #DecarboniseNow #ClimateJustice #ClimateChange #DearTomorrow
〽️We are shining a spotlight on Kom Achall today, the incredible artist behind ‘Forecast’ an installation created for our latest community engagement exhibit looking at the past, present and future effects of climate change.
🔆 We are thrilled that Kom`s #DearWolverhampton installation will remain on display at @wolvesartandculture over the coming months.
Kom created the astro turf installation, as a reflection on this growing trend to replace natural spaces, and the disruption it causes to the environment, our wildlife and ecosystems. The crystal ball represents our unknown futures.
The exhibit features soundscapes developed by the Wolverhampton Punjabi Women’s Writing Group, led by Wolverhampton’s Poet Laureate Kuli Kohli and the Boundary way project.
🎗️Find out more about the work of the artists involved:
@komlaish_achall
@kulikohli
@boundarywayproject
⁉️And let us know how you feel about Astro in the comments. Love, hate, indifferent…
#deartomorrow #climateart #CultureStrike #ClimateArt #ClimateStories #ClimateStorytelling #DearWolverhampton #Wolverhampton #WolvesArts #ActNow #ClimateChange #lovenature #protectwhatyoulove #ClimateEngagement #astroturf
〽️We are shining a spotlight on Kom Achall today, the incredible artist behind ‘Forecast’ an installation created for our latest community engagement exhibit looking at the past, present and future effects of climate change.
🔆 We are thrilled that Kom`s #DearWolverhampton installation will remain on display at @wolvesartandculture over the coming months.
Kom created the astro turf installation, as a reflection on this growing trend to replace natural spaces, and the disruption it causes to the environment, our wildlife and ecosystems. The crystal ball represents our unknown futures.
The exhibit features soundscapes developed by the Wolverhampton Punjabi Women’s Writing Group, led by Wolverhampton’s Poet Laureate Kuli Kohli and the Boundary way project.
🎗️Find out more about the work of the artists involved:
@komlaish_achall
@kulikohli
@boundarywayproject
⁉️And let us know how you feel about Astro in the comments. Love, hate, indifferent…
#deartomorrow #climateart #CultureStrike #ClimateArt #ClimateStories #ClimateStorytelling #DearWolverhampton #Wolverhampton #WolvesArts #ActNow #ClimateChange #lovenature #protectwhatyoulove #ClimateEngagement #astroturf
As we head towards the end of Black History month, we wanted to share a short intro to 3 more of our climate heros, who have changed the world!
Please do take a moment to scroll through!
Who`s work resonates with you most? Who would you add?
#BHM #IntersectionalEnvironmentalist #ClimateLeaders #ClimateCrisis #ClimateScientists #BlackHistoryMonth #Intersectionality #ClimateCommunication #ClimateActivists #Ecocommunicator #NoPlanetB #ClimateJustice #Airpollution #AllWeCanSave #PeopleNotProfit #Ecocreatives #AmplifyBlackVoices #ClimateHeroes #deartomorrow
As we head towards the end of Black History month, we wanted to share a short intro to 3 more of our climate heros, who have changed the world!
Please do take a moment to scroll through!
Who`s work resonates with you most? Who would you add?
#BHM #IntersectionalEnvironmentalist #ClimateLeaders #ClimateCrisis #ClimateScientists #BlackHistoryMonth #Intersectionality #ClimateCommunication #ClimateActivists #Ecocommunicator #NoPlanetB #ClimateJustice #Airpollution #AllWeCanSave #PeopleNotProfit #Ecocreatives #AmplifyBlackVoices #ClimateHeroes #deartomorrow
“We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share”.
〰️ Maya Angelou
Stunning film: @valeriya_nka
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #StoryTellers #CivilRights #ClimateLeaders #Community #BlackHistoryMonth #Ecocommunicator #NoPlanetB #ClimateJustice #CleanAir #AllWeCanSave #PeopleNotProfit #NoPlanetB
“We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share”.
〰️ Maya Angelou
Stunning film: @valeriya_nka
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #StoryTellers #CivilRights #ClimateLeaders #Community #BlackHistoryMonth #Ecocommunicator #NoPlanetB #ClimateJustice #CleanAir #AllWeCanSave #PeopleNotProfit #NoPlanetB
🌿 Calling all Earth Lovers - scroll to find out which podcasts we will be listening to this weekend!
Which podcasts are inspiring you at the moment? Let us know in the comments!!
#Podcasts #deartomorrow #SustainableLiving #ClimateChange #ClimatePodcasts
#environmentalists #climatejustice #racialjustice #environmentaljustice #climatecrisis #climatechange
#ecofeminism #intersectionalenvironmentalist #climatecrisis #climateconvos
#mustlisten #bestpodcasts #podcastsfortheplanet #favouritepodcasts #makeadifference #bethechange #favouritepodcasts #noplanetb #ourplanet
🌿 Calling all Earth Lovers - scroll to find out which podcasts we will be listening to this weekend!
Which podcasts are inspiring you at the moment? Let us know in the comments!!
#Podcasts #deartomorrow #SustainableLiving #ClimateChange #ClimatePodcasts
#environmentalists #climatejustice #racialjustice #environmentaljustice #climatecrisis #climatechange
#ecofeminism #intersectionalenvironmentalist #climatecrisis #climateconvos
#mustlisten #bestpodcasts #podcastsfortheplanet #favouritepodcasts #makeadifference #bethechange #favouritepodcasts #noplanetb #ourplanet
🤍 Sending love to all the planet protectors, outfit repeaters, climate campaigners, environmentalists, voters, and frankly anyone who needs a boost today.
🌿 Thank you for the #ClimateHeART illustration @climateinmind
#valentines #valentinesday #earthlove #deartomorrow #lovenature #planetprotectors #climatechange #climateart #climateaction #actnow #noplanetb
#earthlovers
🤍 Sending love to all the planet protectors, outfit repeaters, climate campaigners, environmentalists, voters, and frankly anyone who needs a boost today.
🌿 Thank you for the #ClimateHeART illustration @climateinmind
#valentines #valentinesday #earthlove #deartomorrow #lovenature #planetprotectors #climatechange #climateart #climateaction #actnow #noplanetb
#earthlovers
📣 Last chance...
We have been overwhelmed by the support for our community-led interactive exhibit DearTomorrow:DearWolverhampton.
If you haven`t visited, we can`t wait to welcome you - but don`t delay - the exhibition draws to a close this Sunday evening.
Housed at the Wolverhampton Art Gallery, the exhibition has welcomed over 12,000 visitors - so many leaving climate messages or penning poems and letters in response to their experience of the exhibit.
The exhibition takes you on a journey through immersive, interactive installations, films, and soundscapes from community poetry workshops. There are areas for you to write your own letter to the future, or use an interactive phone box to record voice messages to DearTomorrow.
We are so grateful to Sandra Freij for curating this climate storytelling and arts project. Working closely with Rachel Thomas, David Grandorge, and Kom Achall in collaboration with Gatis Community Space and Boundary Way Project.
⁉️ The million dollar question is where the exhibition will go next?!
Let us know in the comments which city / space you would like the exhibition to visit next. ⬇️
Images: @sandra_freij
@wolvesartandculture @out_of_darkness_cometh_light @rachelthomasstudio @gatiscommunityspace @boundarywayproject
#WolvesArts #DearTomorrow #DearWolverhampton #ClimateArts #CultureStrike #ClimateStories #ClimateEngagement #ActNow #ClimateAction #Wolverhampton
📣 Last chance...
We have been overwhelmed by the support for our community-led interactive exhibit DearTomorrow:DearWolverhampton.
If you haven`t visited, we can`t wait to welcome you - but don`t delay - the exhibition draws to a close this Sunday evening.
Housed at the Wolverhampton Art Gallery, the exhibition has welcomed over 12,000 visitors - so many leaving climate messages or penning poems and letters in response to their experience of the exhibit.
The exhibition takes you on a journey through immersive, interactive installations, films, and soundscapes from community poetry workshops. There are areas for you to write your own letter to the future, or use an interactive phone box to record voice messages to DearTomorrow.
We are so grateful to Sandra Freij for curating this climate storytelling and arts project. Working closely with Rachel Thomas, David Grandorge, and Kom Achall in collaboration with Gatis Community Space and Boundary Way Project.
⁉️ The million dollar question is where the exhibition will go next?!
Let us know in the comments which city / space you would like the exhibition to visit next. ⬇️
Images: @sandra_freij
@wolvesartandculture @out_of_darkness_cometh_light @rachelthomasstudio @gatiscommunityspace @boundarywayproject
#WolvesArts #DearTomorrow #DearWolverhampton #ClimateArts #CultureStrike #ClimateStories #ClimateEngagement #ActNow #ClimateAction #Wolverhampton
It’s Black History month and we wanted to highlight and celebrate some of the climate creators who are literally changing the world!
Please do take a moment to scroll through and consider uplifting their work:
〰️ Mary Annaïse Heglar @mary.heglar
〰️ Jerome Foster @jeromefosterii
〰️ Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza
〰️ Leah Thomas @greengirlleah
〰️ Jacqueline Patterson @chisholmlegacy
〰️ Dorceta Taylor @Yale_University
#BHM #ClimateStoryTellers #IntersectionalEnvironmentalist #ClimateLeaders #ClimateCrisis #BlackHistoryMonth #Intersectionality#ClimateCommunication #ClimateActivists #Ecocommunicator #NoPlanetB #ClimateJustice #Airpollution #AllWeCanSave #PeopleNotProfit #Ecocreatives #AmplifyBlackVoices
It’s Black History month and we wanted to highlight and celebrate some of the climate creators who are literally changing the world!
Please do take a moment to scroll through and consider uplifting their work:
〰️ Mary Annaïse Heglar @mary.heglar
〰️ Jerome Foster @jeromefosterii
〰️ Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza
〰️ Leah Thomas @greengirlleah
〰️ Jacqueline Patterson @chisholmlegacy
〰️ Dorceta Taylor @Yale_University
#BHM #ClimateStoryTellers #IntersectionalEnvironmentalist #ClimateLeaders #ClimateCrisis #BlackHistoryMonth #Intersectionality#ClimateCommunication #ClimateActivists #Ecocommunicator #NoPlanetB #ClimateJustice #Airpollution #AllWeCanSave #PeopleNotProfit #Ecocreatives #AmplifyBlackVoices