Cultural Reforesting: How can we renew our relationship with nature?

Cultural Reforesting is a major focus of our programming. It asks the big question: How can we renew our relationship with nature? We commission artists to explore this question through on-going research, multi-disciplinary projects, participatory events and artworks.

Cultural Reforesting set in the context of the ecological crises of our time. Scientists have given this decade as the crucial 10 years in which to find climate solutions, indeed Richmond Council declared Climate Emergency in 2019. We are now more than half way through this vital decade. So what can we all do?

We support artists wishing to explore local solutions to this crisis, and feel that the Gallery, with its vibrant grounds and creative setting, can be a place where all come to collaborate, find a community and make a difference, no matter how personal or small.

We hope that artists – working with scientists, further researchers, volunteers and other participants – will turn this place into a vibrant community of people taking action.

Orleans House Gallery can become a place for hope and ideas in our ecological crisis.

Explore free Cultural Reforesting events and activities Read the Cultural Reforesting evaluation report