On 9 September 2025 at 14:00, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation opens its doors at Dārza Street 4\/8 and welcomes all to the masterclass “Eco-design in Events” led by researcher Kitija Balcare, Ph.D. (c.), who will guide us through the art of designing with responsibility.<\/p>
For three hours, participants will explore how eco-design can shape cultural processes today and tomorrow, find out about current practical guidelines and examples, and discuss the well-being of people and the environment on Liepāja’s journey to the European Capital of Culture 2027.<\/p>
The subsequent stage in the process after this session and the creative workshops will be the delivery of the Eco-design Guidelines, which will be written by the researcher Kitija Balcare. These Guidelines are intended to serve as recommendations for cultural event organisers, to promote the utilisation of a range of eco-design solutions and to underscore Liepāja’s dedication as the European Capital of Culture 2027 to the advancement of sustainability and ecologically responsible design.<\/p>
“When we speak of sustainability, we don’t mean restrictions – we mean possibilities,” stresses Inta Šoriņa, Chair of the Liepāja 2027 Board. “These guidelines are meant to be a companion to organisers, offering practical ways to host events that enrich people while treading lightly on nature”.<\/p>
Through lectures, creative workshops and inspiring case studies, participants will discover how to weave ecological thinking into every stage of event creation – from choosing sustainable materials and long-term design solutions to reducing waste, rethinking transport and speaking to audiences with eco-friendly communication.<\/p>
Kitija Balcare, Ph.D. (c.), is a researcher at the Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art of the University of Latvia, a lecturer at the Latvian Academy of Culture, and Head of the Scientific Committee of the European project STAGES (Sustainable Theatre Alliance for a Green Environmental Shift). Her work bridges culture and sustainability, exploring how art, activism and ecological awareness can meet in the same space.<\/p>
Duration: 3 hours<\/p>
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