In this special episode, we're reflecting on the first three years of NAARCA – exploring what’s been achieved, what the challenges have been, and where things might go next.

We'll also be hearing about all the work that’s been going on within NAARCA, beyond what this podcast series has so far explored – including the role of the Eco Coordinator, the art commissions and writing commissions, and the workshops and pedagogical toolkit for children and young people.

NAARCA's online exhibition (available till 31.07.2024): https://naarca.art/online-exhibition

Creative Climate Champions digital toolkit for young people: https://naarca.art/resources

Sustainability Toolkit for Artists' Residencies: https://naarca.art/2023/11/02/naarca-publishes-sustainability-toolkit-for-artists-residencies

Contributors:
Alex Marrs, Programmes and Communications Producer, Cove Park; Leena Kela, Residency Director, Saari Residence; Rose Tytgat, Project Coordinator, Art Hub Copenhagen; Charlotte Hetherington, Director, Artica Svalbard; Helena Selder, Director, Baltic Art Center; Kamilla Gylfadóttir, Project Manager, Skaftfell Art Center; Lise Autogena, Director, Narsaq International Research Station; Celia Harrison, Director, Skaftfell Art Center; Jaana Eskola, NAARCA Eco Coordinator; Maraid Macewan, Designer of NAARCA's Digital Toolkit for Young People

Credits: Testing Grounds is produced and edited by Katie Revell and includes original music by Loris S. Sarid and artwork by Jagoda Sadowska. With thanks to Alex Marrs and the rest of the NAARCA team.

Contact us: naarca.art/contact-us

Who we are: Art Hub Copenhagen (Denmark), Artica Svalbard (Norway), Baltic Art Center (Sweden), Cove Park (Scotland), Saari Residence (Finland), Skaftfell Art Center (Iceland) and Narsaq International Research Station (Greenland).

Thanks for listening!