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“Listen Back. Delighted to highlight the second of our three recorded podcasts with the brilliant Dr Cathy Fitzgerald. Empowering people with tools, education, and knowledge to talk about Ecoliteracy & the Earth Charter”
” – Sarah Searson for Artists as Cultural Leaders Programme 2024. These talks are developed by Roscommon Arts Office, Roscommon Creative Ireland supported by Creative Ireland.
On 8 April 2024, the Founder of Haumea Ecoversity, ecological artist-educator-researcher, Cathy Fitzgerald, shared how she slowly developed her ongoing creative ecoart practice The Hollywood Forest Story & her more recent endeavours on a creative entrepreneurial journey to develop Haumea Ecoversity. This was one of a ‘series of talks and podcasts, hosted by curator Sarah Searson, focusing on Artists as Cultural Leaders developed by Roscommon Arts Office and supported by Creative Ireland.’
‘The series looks at energy and care brought to places and people through contemporary art, curatorial approaches, cultural programming and its connection to community. Through a series of presentations, discussions by contemporary practitioners share visual arts skills & strategies in the evolving landscape of visual and artistic leadership.’ Other podcasts included conversations with Kate Strain and Jennie Moran.
Supported by Creative Ireland and Roscommon County Council Arts Office. Taking place at @kinghouseboyle from 1st February
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New Earth Charter Magazine article by Cathy Fitzgerald ‘Understanding how Creativity Works for a Better World:
Hello! Kia Ora! Dia daoibh!
I’m Cathy Fitzgerald, an ecological artist, educator, and founder of Haumea Ecoversity. Originally from Aotearoa New Zealand, I’ve lived in rural Ireland, the home of my ancestors, for over 30 years. Together with my philosopher colleague Dr Nikos Patedakis (USA), we’ve guided over 400 creative professionals worldwide in transformative ecoliteracy training since 2019.
Haumea Ecoversity Community Membership is the next chapter of this work—a vibrant space for lifelong learning, collective wisdom, and creative transformation for a more beautiful, just, and life-sustaining world.
Dr Cathy Fitzgerald
“In these times of great challenge, I’m passionate about bringing ecoliteracy—including new ecological thinking, values, language, and head-heart-body practices—to creative, sustainability and cultural sectors. These areas have a crucial leadership role: they can inspire communities to embrace new values and actions for living well on Earth, together with all life.”
About Cathy
- Ecological Artist: Creator of the ongoing Hollywood Forest Story with new-to-Ireland continuous cover forestry (begun 2008).
- Educator & Advisor: Accredited ESD Earth Charter educator, Creative Drummin Carlow Bog project ecoliteracy advisor.
- Researcher & Mentor: Specialist in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) at Haumea Ecoversity.com
In 2022, I was honoured to be nominated by Earth Charter International and UNESCO Chair for ESD as Earth Charter Focal Point Communicator for Ireland
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