Funded by the Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education, represented by the University of the Arctic (UArctic)
The project initiated the development of Arctic Art Education (AAE) through collaboration between the Arctic University’s thematic networks—Arctic Sustainable Art and Design (ASAD) and Children in the Arctic.
Through this network, the initiative sought to promote sustainability, social justice, and well-being for all citizens, with a particular focus on children and youth in local Arctic communities.
Its primary aim was to establish and sustain a long-term, transdisciplinary network of collaboration in arts and education among Arctic universities and key stakeholders from education, humanities, and social sciences. The project supported networking, knowledge exchange, and the formation of innovative partnerships in Arctic art education.
Underpinning the project is the concept of New Genre Arctic Art, which emphasises socially, culturally, and ecologically engaged art committed to social transformation. Key themes include environmental responsibility and justice, social resilience and equity, distributive justice, and respect for human dignity and integrity.