SEAScape at SO Festival 2025 invites artists and creative practitioners to delve into the transformative power of art and culture along the Lincolnshire coast. From retrospective explorations to envisioning the future, this conference offers a platform for critical conversations and collaborative en
SEAScape at SO Festival 2025: Reimagining Coastal Culture
The Embassy Theatre, Skegness 11-13 June 2025
Artists, producers, and creative practitioners living or working along the Lincolnshire coast are invited to participate in the SEAScape Conference, taking place from 11 to 13 June 2025 in Skegness as part of SO Festival 2025. Creatives will take part in Open Space activities, along with talks and discussion sessions led by international arts professionals, sharing their experiences in developing and delivering ambitious creative projects across Europe.
DAY 1: Black/North SEAS Project 2004-2010
The programme will open with a retrospective on the influential Black/North SEAS project (2004-2010), which brought European artworks to Skegness in 2009. Key contributors will reflect on the original research-led, community-embedded methodology that inspired a decade of cultural experimentation. This will be followed by an interactive Open Space session, where local voices will shape a collaborative 'needs analysis' for future cultural planning.
DAY 2: What is an Appropriate Cultural Response?
The second day will feature presentations from local and international speakers, exploring topics such as inclusive theatre, urban identity, environmental sustainability, and redefining port cities. Discussions will be facilitated to provoke critical insights and reflections on cultural responses.
DAY 3: Navigating the Future
The final day will focus on the future, featuring a Youth Forum and performances by local young creatives. Young voices will challenge professionals to rethink engagement and legacy, paving the way for a large-scale artistic project for 2026 and 2027 – SEAS TOO.
Contact: Maria Narducci, Marketing Lead, SO Festival. Email: maria.narducci@sofestival.org. Telephone: 07766 802385. Website: sofestival.org
Published on 14 May 2025 by Ben Robinson
