PartArt4OW

Starting in September 2024 and running for 30 months as part of the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030’ and endorsed by the UN Decade of Ocean Science, our project fosters connections between artists, scientists, local communities, and citizens to address water and ocean challenges through participatory art.
By supporting 19 diverse participatory art initiatives across Europe, we aim to inspire meaningful engagement with these pressing issues and promote solutions that can be scaled and shared.

PartArt4OW unites art, science, and civic engagement to tackle pressing ocean and water challenges across Europe. Through Participatory Art Initiatives (PAIs), we empower creative communities to develop interdisciplinary projects that enhance public awareness, build emotional connections, and inspire action for water sustainability. Supported by funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities, these initiatives showcase their work through public festivals, while our Sailing Lab travels to connect communities to these projects, fostering discovery and dialogue on ocean health.
Our toolkit collects best practices and guidance for those wanting to replicate these participatory initiatives, enabling other organizations and policy makers to address water-related issues. Additionally, our ecosystem-building activities bring together diverse stakeholders and creatives, creating a strong, collaborative network dedicated to protecting our waters for generations to come.

The first call will be launched in February 2025, stay tuned!

Explore the open calls, access the results/output by accessing the open science repository, and be a part of this creative journey to protect and restore our waters for future generations.