Workshops
03.10.2023 — 05.10.2023
Making a Difference: Sustainability in the Artworld and Museums
Tallinn, October 3-5, 2023
Organisers: Kumu Art Museum and Estonian Academy of Arts in collaboration with the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art
With the support of the Nordic Culture Point
Venues: Estonian Academy of Arts, Kumu Art Museum
The climate crisis has developed into the defining crisis of our time, interlinked with the military, socio-political, and humanitarian conflicts and inequalities across the globe. The artworld must inevitably reevaluate its priorities. A major part of rethinking art in the age of the anthropocene centers around creating and adapting more sustainable practices. The global lack of resources, issues of environmental justice – and possibly also careful visions of post-extractivist futures – make art workers think through circularity and sustainability.
This workshop calls to discuss the art world’s green transition in a creative and at the same time critical manner and explore it across disciplines – inviting professionals and students from art and design, conservation, curating and museology and related fields.
How to make art institutions, art and exhibition production more sustainable? What are the other ways in which arts and culture can contribute to transforming the extractivist mindset? What is the role of artists, designers and other art workers in fulfilling the climate aims set by governments and politicians? What is the relationship between an artwork and its carbon footprint? How to avoid greenwashing? How to make space for time and effort that goes into experimenting with more sustainable practices and avoid burnout?
Valuing learning from different perspectives, skills and knowledge, the teaching staff includes experts from various fields. The event is designed for art workers, as well as students across disciplines (MA and doctoral, but also motivated BA students).
Organisers:
Linda Kaljundi (Estonian Academy of Arts)
Karin Vicente (Art Museum of Estonia)
How to apply?
Participation is free of charge. Please register here: https://form.jotform.com/231972683642060
Deadline: September 15
In case you need study credits, you can gain 2 ECTS credits by attending all the talks and visits and completing a conference report in the format of a visual essay.
Workshop programme
Day 1 / October 3
Where on earth to begin?
Kumu Art Museum
11:00–11:15
Welcome, introductions and coffee
11:15–12:15
Karin Vicente (Art Museum of Estonia): High Impressions, Low Impact: Reducing the Emissions of an Art Exhibition
12:15–13:15
Group work: How to make a difference? Moderators: Linda Kaljundi and Karin Vicente
13:15–14:15
Lunch
14:15–15:15
Kārlis Melzobs (GAISS architects): Decolonial ecologies
15:30–17:00
Guided tour at the exhibition Art in the Age of the Anthropocene by Laura Linsi and Roland Reemaa and Maria Muuk, designers of the exhibition
Day 2 / October 4
Theory into practice
Estonian Academy of Art. Meeting point: 5th floor
10:00–11:00
Laura Linsi and Roland Reemaa (LLRRLLRR): Working with material flows
11:00–12:00
Maria Muuk (graphic designer): Sustainable developments in exhibition graphic design
12:00–12:30
Lunch
12:30–13:30
Grete Arro (Tallinn University): How to fit the environment into one’s Umwelt?
13:30–14:30
Siim Preimann (Tallinn Art Hall): Keeping on keeping on: in pursuit of a curatorial approach fitting the times
15:00–17:00
Meeting point: Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM).
Meeting with curator and a project manager Maria Helen Känd and visiting Jaanus Samma’s exhibition “Iron men”
Day 3 / October 5
Fields in dialogue: from contemporary art to collection to conservation
Kumu Art Museum.
10:00–11:00
Meeting point: painting collections of Art Museum of Estonia;
Darja Jefimova (Art Museum of Estonia): Sustainable practices in collections management
Discussant: Varje Õunapuu (Estonian Academy of Arts)
11:00–12:00
Meeting point: permanent exhibition of Estonian Art in the 1990s (4th floor, B wing)
Hilkka Hiiop (Estonian Academy of Arts): Sustainability in collecting contemporary art: does it exist?
12:00–13:00
Lunch
13:00–14:00
Meeting point: Kumu educational centre
Margit Keller (University of Tartu): Sustainability transitions: complexity and hope
14:30–15:30
Meeting point: Kadriorg Art museum, lobby
Tour at the exhibition “The Art of Adapting” with Triin Metsla and Madli Ehasalu
15:30–16:30
Concluding panel: How to build and sustain dialogues between fields?
Mari-Leen Kiipli (artist), Marju Niinemaa (National Heritage Board), Kaisa-Piia Pedajas (Art Museum of Estonia), Laura Põld (Estonian Academy of Arts)
Moderators: Linda Kaljundi, Karin Vicente
17:00
Presentation of the Model for sustainable exhibition at Kumu (in Estonian)
Making a Difference: Sustainability in the Artworld and Museums
Tuesday 03 October, 2023 — Thursday 05 October, 2023
Tallinn, October 3-5, 2023
Organisers: Kumu Art Museum and Estonian Academy of Arts in collaboration with the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art
With the support of the Nordic Culture Point
Venues: Estonian Academy of Arts, Kumu Art Museum
The climate crisis has developed into the defining crisis of our time, interlinked with the military, socio-political, and humanitarian conflicts and inequalities across the globe. The artworld must inevitably reevaluate its priorities. A major part of rethinking art in the age of the anthropocene centers around creating and adapting more sustainable practices. The global lack of resources, issues of environmental justice – and possibly also careful visions of post-extractivist futures – make art workers think through circularity and sustainability.
This workshop calls to discuss the art world’s green transition in a creative and at the same time critical manner and explore it across disciplines – inviting professionals and students from art and design, conservation, curating and museology and related fields.
How to make art institutions, art and exhibition production more sustainable? What are the other ways in which arts and culture can contribute to transforming the extractivist mindset? What is the role of artists, designers and other art workers in fulfilling the climate aims set by governments and politicians? What is the relationship between an artwork and its carbon footprint? How to avoid greenwashing? How to make space for time and effort that goes into experimenting with more sustainable practices and avoid burnout?
Valuing learning from different perspectives, skills and knowledge, the teaching staff includes experts from various fields. The event is designed for art workers, as well as students across disciplines (MA and doctoral, but also motivated BA students).
Organisers:
Linda Kaljundi (Estonian Academy of Arts)
Karin Vicente (Art Museum of Estonia)
How to apply?
Participation is free of charge. Please register here: https://form.jotform.com/231972683642060
Deadline: September 15
In case you need study credits, you can gain 2 ECTS credits by attending all the talks and visits and completing a conference report in the format of a visual essay.
Workshop programme
Day 1 / October 3
Where on earth to begin?
Kumu Art Museum
11:00–11:15
Welcome, introductions and coffee
11:15–12:15
Karin Vicente (Art Museum of Estonia): High Impressions, Low Impact: Reducing the Emissions of an Art Exhibition
12:15–13:15
Group work: How to make a difference? Moderators: Linda Kaljundi and Karin Vicente
13:15–14:15
Lunch
14:15–15:15
Kārlis Melzobs (GAISS architects): Decolonial ecologies
15:30–17:00
Guided tour at the exhibition Art in the Age of the Anthropocene by Laura Linsi and Roland Reemaa and Maria Muuk, designers of the exhibition
Day 2 / October 4
Theory into practice
Estonian Academy of Art. Meeting point: 5th floor
10:00–11:00
Laura Linsi and Roland Reemaa (LLRRLLRR): Working with material flows
11:00–12:00
Maria Muuk (graphic designer): Sustainable developments in exhibition graphic design
12:00–12:30
Lunch
12:30–13:30
Grete Arro (Tallinn University): How to fit the environment into one’s Umwelt?
13:30–14:30
Siim Preimann (Tallinn Art Hall): Keeping on keeping on: in pursuit of a curatorial approach fitting the times
15:00–17:00
Meeting point: Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM).
Meeting with curator and a project manager Maria Helen Känd and visiting Jaanus Samma’s exhibition “Iron men”
Day 3 / October 5
Fields in dialogue: from contemporary art to collection to conservation
Kumu Art Museum.
10:00–11:00
Meeting point: painting collections of Art Museum of Estonia;
Darja Jefimova (Art Museum of Estonia): Sustainable practices in collections management
Discussant: Varje Õunapuu (Estonian Academy of Arts)
11:00–12:00
Meeting point: permanent exhibition of Estonian Art in the 1990s (4th floor, B wing)
Hilkka Hiiop (Estonian Academy of Arts): Sustainability in collecting contemporary art: does it exist?
12:00–13:00
Lunch
13:00–14:00
Meeting point: Kumu educational centre
Margit Keller (University of Tartu): Sustainability transitions: complexity and hope
14:30–15:30
Meeting point: Kadriorg Art museum, lobby
Tour at the exhibition “The Art of Adapting” with Triin Metsla and Madli Ehasalu
15:30–16:30
Concluding panel: How to build and sustain dialogues between fields?
Mari-Leen Kiipli (artist), Marju Niinemaa (National Heritage Board), Kaisa-Piia Pedajas (Art Museum of Estonia), Laura Põld (Estonian Academy of Arts)
Moderators: Linda Kaljundi, Karin Vicente
17:00
Presentation of the Model for sustainable exhibition at Kumu (in Estonian)
21.06.2023 — 22.06.2023
EKA Graduation Party 2023
EKA Graduation Party 2023
Wednesday 21 June, 2023 — Thursday 22 June, 2023
15.06.2023
panel discussion “Reflections on the Act of Improvement in the Context of Sustainability”
The panel discussion “Reflections on the Act of Improvement in the Context of Sustainability” within the Transform4Europe week will be conducted by Marta Konovalov, Maris Taul and Anna-Maria Saar.
The open discussion focuses on how remediation can promote sustainability and circularity.
In the discussion round, the audience is invited to discuss their role in the relationship with textiles and clothing — are we consumers, owners and wearers or are we in a nurturing relationship?
The discussion round will take place in EKA room B511, on June 15 from 15:00 to 17:00.
panel discussion “Reflections on the Act of Improvement in the Context of Sustainability”
Thursday 15 June, 2023
The panel discussion “Reflections on the Act of Improvement in the Context of Sustainability” within the Transform4Europe week will be conducted by Marta Konovalov, Maris Taul and Anna-Maria Saar.
The open discussion focuses on how remediation can promote sustainability and circularity.
In the discussion round, the audience is invited to discuss their role in the relationship with textiles and clothing — are we consumers, owners and wearers or are we in a nurturing relationship?
The discussion round will take place in EKA room B511, on June 15 from 15:00 to 17:00.
13.06.2023 — 17.06.2023
Transform4Europe Study Week “Design and Sustainability” in EKA
The Estonian Academy of Arts organizes the Transform4Europe (T4EU) European Universities’ study week “Design & Sustainability” in June 13–17. Students and support staff from ten European universities are invited to the week full of the best lectures and workshops, and students’ works also presented at the TASE ’23 Grad Show exhibition and at the ERKI Fashion Show.
The theme of the study week is “design and sustainability”. Sustainability is one of EKA’s core values – in its development, it is based on the environmental friendliness of the art academy, which is the sustainable way of thinking. Design and the design process are an important part of the solution to the ecological crisis.
As part of the week, creative research will be introduced, students can participate in a creative research writing workshop and workshops on clothing repair, documenting cultural heritage, etc.
EKA students are also invited to take part in the T4EU week, which has three options:
1. The main program (June 13-17) includes mandatory general subjects and workshops and seminars with a limited number of participants. (Program link HERE)
2. Weekly seminar “Care, community and colonialism in the art museum” (June 12-15).
In addition, core program courses may also be taken if the schedule allows. (Introduction to the seminar is HERE)
3. Weekly workshop “Cultural heritage documentation solutions workshop” (June 12-16).
In addition, core program courses may also be taken if the schedule allows. (Introduction to the workshop is HERE)
Before the course, it is possible to watch pre-recorded video interviews with experts (20-30 minute interviews, 7 interviews in total) on different aspects of sustainability.
Those who complete the course receive 3 credit points, which can be transferred to a free subject.
NB! The courses are in English.
The student can register HERE until June 4th or until the semester continues.
Detailed information about the study week in English can be found on the EKA website:
Transform4Europe Study Week “Design and Sustainability” in EKA
Tuesday 13 June, 2023 — Saturday 17 June, 2023
The Estonian Academy of Arts organizes the Transform4Europe (T4EU) European Universities’ study week “Design & Sustainability” in June 13–17. Students and support staff from ten European universities are invited to the week full of the best lectures and workshops, and students’ works also presented at the TASE ’23 Grad Show exhibition and at the ERKI Fashion Show.
The theme of the study week is “design and sustainability”. Sustainability is one of EKA’s core values – in its development, it is based on the environmental friendliness of the art academy, which is the sustainable way of thinking. Design and the design process are an important part of the solution to the ecological crisis.
As part of the week, creative research will be introduced, students can participate in a creative research writing workshop and workshops on clothing repair, documenting cultural heritage, etc.
EKA students are also invited to take part in the T4EU week, which has three options:
1. The main program (June 13-17) includes mandatory general subjects and workshops and seminars with a limited number of participants. (Program link HERE)
2. Weekly seminar “Care, community and colonialism in the art museum” (June 12-15).
In addition, core program courses may also be taken if the schedule allows. (Introduction to the seminar is HERE)
3. Weekly workshop “Cultural heritage documentation solutions workshop” (June 12-16).
In addition, core program courses may also be taken if the schedule allows. (Introduction to the workshop is HERE)
Before the course, it is possible to watch pre-recorded video interviews with experts (20-30 minute interviews, 7 interviews in total) on different aspects of sustainability.
Those who complete the course receive 3 credit points, which can be transferred to a free subject.
NB! The courses are in English.
The student can register HERE until June 4th or until the semester continues.
Detailed information about the study week in English can be found on the EKA website:
16.05.2023
The Urban Models Studio Presents: The Sun Rises from Eastern Viru – the Edge of Estonian Tomorrow”
Are you interested in keeping up-to-date with the latest discussions and topics of Estonian urbanism?
Our group of students studying Urban Studies, Architecture, and Urban Planning warmly invites you to join us on this journey of collectively curated exhibition.
SAVE THE DATE! 16 OF MAY at 15:00 in front of the main entrance of EKA. The final grading of Urban Studies Urban Models course is tutored by Kristi Grišakov & Keiti Kljavin.
The sun is rising from Eastern Estonia, as the title suggests, the hope for better and more just futures is on the horizon. The displayed experiments and projects aim to reflect the development prospects of the county, situated on the edge of Estonian land. We explore urban districts and towns of Ahtme, Järve and the Kiviõli where mono-functionality of extractivistic production has challenged to respond to the surplus of housing caused by the outmigration. By exploring various topics related to (in)tangible aspects of habitation in Ida-Virumaa county our projects are based on on-site analysis, local exploring, reinventing and rethinking approaches towards shrinkage, adaptation and re-use.
Some of us try to approach the typologies and forms of architecture in new modalities, and integrate facilities according to the actual needs of current habitats. Others attempt to restart the time in the city or see the new ways of residing for transnational communities. Together with 6 projects we paint a multilayered picture to have a glimpse into the future of Ida-Virumaa, challenging the condition of shrinkage in Eastern Estonia.
Students:
Aleyna Canpolat, Alp Eren Özap, Axelle Boireau, Diana Drobot, Ishrat Shaheen, Jim Wolff, Kalina Trajanovska, Larisa Illetterati, Maria Laura Bendezu Ulloa, Martin Sepp, Noa Ruijten, Simon Baguette
The Urban Models Studio Presents: The Sun Rises from Eastern Viru – the Edge of Estonian Tomorrow”
Tuesday 16 May, 2023
Are you interested in keeping up-to-date with the latest discussions and topics of Estonian urbanism?
Our group of students studying Urban Studies, Architecture, and Urban Planning warmly invites you to join us on this journey of collectively curated exhibition.
SAVE THE DATE! 16 OF MAY at 15:00 in front of the main entrance of EKA. The final grading of Urban Studies Urban Models course is tutored by Kristi Grišakov & Keiti Kljavin.
The sun is rising from Eastern Estonia, as the title suggests, the hope for better and more just futures is on the horizon. The displayed experiments and projects aim to reflect the development prospects of the county, situated on the edge of Estonian land. We explore urban districts and towns of Ahtme, Järve and the Kiviõli where mono-functionality of extractivistic production has challenged to respond to the surplus of housing caused by the outmigration. By exploring various topics related to (in)tangible aspects of habitation in Ida-Virumaa county our projects are based on on-site analysis, local exploring, reinventing and rethinking approaches towards shrinkage, adaptation and re-use.
Some of us try to approach the typologies and forms of architecture in new modalities, and integrate facilities according to the actual needs of current habitats. Others attempt to restart the time in the city or see the new ways of residing for transnational communities. Together with 6 projects we paint a multilayered picture to have a glimpse into the future of Ida-Virumaa, challenging the condition of shrinkage in Eastern Estonia.
Students:
Aleyna Canpolat, Alp Eren Özap, Axelle Boireau, Diana Drobot, Ishrat Shaheen, Jim Wolff, Kalina Trajanovska, Larisa Illetterati, Maria Laura Bendezu Ulloa, Martin Sepp, Noa Ruijten, Simon Baguette
03.05.2023
Design for Play: Game Experience
On May 3rd from 6 pm to 7 pm on the first floor you can participate in the Game Experience created by the students of the Design for Play course.
During this event, you can play games made during the course and get a break from the stressful assessment period.
Everyone from EKA is welcome!
Design for Play: Game Experience
Wednesday 03 May, 2023
On May 3rd from 6 pm to 7 pm on the first floor you can participate in the Game Experience created by the students of the Design for Play course.
During this event, you can play games made during the course and get a break from the stressful assessment period.
Everyone from EKA is welcome!
18.03.2023
Young Artist Symposium “Luncheon on Grass”
Young Artist Symposium “Luncheon on Grass”
Saturday 18 March, 2023
09.02.2023
Service Design Strategies and Innovations (SDSI) Info Session
On February 9 at 15:00 EKA, the Latvian Academy of Arts and the University of Lapland joint curriculum Service Design Strategies and Innovations (SDSI) online information session.
You’ll meet representatives from Latvia, Estonia and Finland who will be answering your questions.
Admission is open until February 28.
Online applications are submitted through Dreamapply: https://apply.sdsi.ma/
More information on the program and admission is on our webpage: https://www.sdsi.ma/
For any urgent matters, you are welcome to contact us via email at info@sdsi.ma or messenger chat.
Service Design Strategies and Innovations (SDSI) Info Session
Thursday 09 February, 2023
On February 9 at 15:00 EKA, the Latvian Academy of Arts and the University of Lapland joint curriculum Service Design Strategies and Innovations (SDSI) online information session.
You’ll meet representatives from Latvia, Estonia and Finland who will be answering your questions.
Admission is open until February 28.
Online applications are submitted through Dreamapply: https://apply.sdsi.ma/
More information on the program and admission is on our webpage: https://www.sdsi.ma/
For any urgent matters, you are welcome to contact us via email at info@sdsi.ma or messenger chat.
28.02.2023
Berit Kaschan’s writing course at Draakon Gallery
Berit Kaschan will lead a thematic writing course for three times at Maret Sarapu’s exhibition ‘Free and Held’.
The workshop is available for preregistration and will take place on three consecutive Tuesdays – 14.02, 21.02. ja 28.02. kell 18.00–20.00.
Please register for the course by filling the form on the previous Sunday prior to the course at the latest. The participation fee is 10 euros. The group size is limited to 10 participants. The workshop is held in Estonian.
Berit Kaschan’s writing course at Draakon Gallery
Tuesday 28 February, 2023
Berit Kaschan will lead a thematic writing course for three times at Maret Sarapu’s exhibition ‘Free and Held’.
The workshop is available for preregistration and will take place on three consecutive Tuesdays – 14.02, 21.02. ja 28.02. kell 18.00–20.00.
Please register for the course by filling the form on the previous Sunday prior to the course at the latest. The participation fee is 10 euros. The group size is limited to 10 participants. The workshop is held in Estonian.
21.02.2023
Berit Kaschan’s writing course at Draakon Gallery
Berit Kaschan will lead a thematic writing course for three times at Maret Sarapu’s exhibition ‘Free and Held’.
The workshop is available for preregistration and will take place on three consecutive Tuesdays – 14.02, 21.02. ja 28.02. kell 18.00–20.00.
Please register for the course by filling the form on the previous Sunday prior to the course at the latest. The participation fee is 10 euros. The group size is limited to 10 participants. The workshop is held in Estonian.
Berit Kaschan’s writing course at Draakon Gallery
Tuesday 21 February, 2023
Berit Kaschan will lead a thematic writing course for three times at Maret Sarapu’s exhibition ‘Free and Held’.
The workshop is available for preregistration and will take place on three consecutive Tuesdays – 14.02, 21.02. ja 28.02. kell 18.00–20.00.
Please register for the course by filling the form on the previous Sunday prior to the course at the latest. The participation fee is 10 euros. The group size is limited to 10 participants. The workshop is held in Estonian.