A:Practice
An Ecological Organisational Development Tool for Cultural Institutions
KlimaKontor Basel, Switzerland, has partnered with The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC, South Africa) in developing an organisation development tool which helps cultural institutions position themselves and evolve in the face of multiple interlocking ecological crises.
The tool integrates operational and organisational sustainability as well as various artistic and creative fields of action, such as the development of content, narratives and communication concepts, into an overarching strategy. This strategy can be adapted to the relevant situations, requirements and needs of the individual institutions. It also promotes the exchange of experience and resources between these institutions.
At the heart of the tool is the «A:Practice Matrix of Action». It facilitates the simultaneous implementation of various sustainability concepts without generating an additional economic burden. This makes it highly compatible with other common approaches to cultural change. A:Practice further focuses on ecological common-sense education, aimed both within the institutions and at their audience and political public
The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC)
South Africa, founded in 1995
FATC is a rural organisation focused on social justice. It specialises in youth development work and is the founder of A:Practice. With a focus on democratisation, access and inclusion, FATC seeks to change the rural/urban perspective on opportunity, progress and sustainability through various integrated programmes and services.
KlimaKontor Basel
Switzerland, founded in 2020
KlimaKontor Basel initiates interdisciplinary and participatory art projects that connect Basel institutions and stakeholders from the spheres of arts, science and civil society and develop sustainable, solidarity-based responses to the climate crisis.
Persons involved
Barbara Ellenberger (A:Practice Switzerland)
Born in 1964. Dramaturge, former artistic director of various theatres. Co-founder of KlimaKontor Basel and Tasty Future. Involved in the Basel2030 Climate Justice Initiative.
Matthias Michel (A:Practice Switzerland)
Born in 1969. Author, communication designer and lecturer at the Zurich University of the Arts. Studied philosophy, film and art history at ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich
Peter John Sabbagha (A:Practice Südafrika)
Born in 1972. Choreographer, community builder and artistic activist. Founding member and Executive Artistic Director of The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC).