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Scotland’s archives and collections: Arctic @ NLS

See a link here to a short film from the National Library of Scotland on some of the Arctic resources available in the library’s collection.

“A recorded online webinar on Scotland and the Arctic, presented by Curator Paula Williams. The far north holds a fascination for many, luring people towards the Pole for adventure and commerce. Situated on the main sea route to the north outside the Arctic Circle, Scotland has been a leaping-off point for explorers for centuries. But the dialogue flows both ways: the Arctic reaches out to us on our mountain tops and in our flora and fauna.”
Scotland and the Arctic: A conversation Talk Given 2 July 2020

Our events programme presents speakers who talk on a diverse variety of topics and often includes lively discussion with our live audience. The views contained in these event recordings are solely those of the speakers and audience at the event and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Library of Scotland.

All recordings are © National Library of Scotland.

See also: Polar Ephemera : a link to resources at National Library of Scotland

Relate North: Call for Contributions

Relate North: New Genre Arctic Art Education beyond Borders

Editors: Timo Jokela, Maria Huhmarniemi & Kathryn Burnett

Deadline for synopsis Monday 29th January 2024: for further information see here.

Relate North is an English language, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to exploring and sharing contemporary practices in arts-based research and art-based knowledge exchange in the fields of arts, design and visual culture education across the North and Arctic. The term ‘art’ should be interpreted broadly to include, for example, design, crafts, indigenous making, media and product or service design. Proposals for chapters are sought for this book, which will focus on the general theme of ‘New Genre Arctic Art Education beyond Borders’.

We are interested in submissions that investigate art and art education practices and discuss the potential of contemporary arts for the Arctic region. The socio- and ecocultural challenges facing the Arctic region call for innovative responses. The concept of new genre Arctic art refers to Indigenous and other artistic expressions, interventions, and new forms of crafts and cultural heritage that share interests in the Arctic’s material culture and handcraft skills. In addition, we seek present- and future-oriented chapters on, for example, art and art and culture education related to the new genre Arctic art. We especially welcome your visions and insights that challenge the notion of ‘borders’.

For further information on abstract/synopsis submission and requirements see here.

Arctic Connections Fund @Arctic Assembly 2023.

EALA: ENGAGEMENT, ALLIANCE AND LEARNING FOR ARTS project led by Kathryn A Burnett (UWS) and Timo Jokela (ULapland) was included in the Scottish Government Arctic Connections Framework Fund Scottish Government’s Platform Stand Presentation Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland (19^th – 21^st October 2023).