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The Canary Project produces visual media, events, and artwork that builds public understanding of human-induced climate change and energize commitment to solutions.
Following are the key strategies we employ:
Visualize global warming in compelling ways that leverage data and communicate a
 sense of urgency.
Integrate the tools of art with those of science, education, mass communication and other disciplines
that enhance our ability to engage diverse audiences.
Investigate questions lying at the root of our current ecological crisis and
provoke reflection on those questions.
Cultivate media attention to further inform a broad public and to create excitement around the issue.
Distribute information on concrete actions people can take to cut carbon emissions
and lead people to take more action. |
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Our organization began in 2006 as a project to photograph landscapes around the world most acutely affected by global warming. Since its founding, Canary has expanded its initial undertakings to support a wide variety of other artists working at the intersection of art and ecology. As we diversify our programming to reach a broader audience, we also remain committed to deepening the outreach component of our inaugural body of work, Canary Project Photos: The Landscape of Climate Change. |
Correcting misconceptions about climate change and mobilizing society to build a more sustainable future will require a concerted effort from all sectors of society. We believe art has an important role to play in this process, particularly when executed in collaboration with other disciplines and when benefiting from the organizational strengths of an entity such as The Canary Project. Art has the capacity to penetrate received notions, generate media attention and create lasting visceral impact - all of which can be a more effective catalyst to action than mere rational apprehension.
To our knowledge, we are one of only two organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to producing art about climate change (the other is Precipice Alliance). What sets us apart is our dedication to working collaboratively and reaching diverse audiences.
Through distribution of action packets, on-line weblinks to resources, direct engagement with audiences and the incorporation of solutions such as recycling into the works themselves, we link all of our projects to concrete steps people can take to address climate change.
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