On 28th January 2026, the online launch for the Planetary Arts Movement: X-Art called for the start of a planetary renaissance with the arts acting as a catalyst for cultural transformation to secure the future of humanity.
For your reference, please find the event recording on YouTube below.
The World Academy of Art and Science brought together foundational partners, including One Young World, the Club of Rome, UNESCO Bridges, the Commonwealth Foundation, FullerVision, The War on Climate, and Artistic PNK, in a dynamic discussion on the purpose of art in creating the world we want.
We call upon all artists and All of the Arts:
To join the Planetary Arts movement and catalyse a cultural transformation that addresses global challenges and brings forth a flourishing world for all.
The Planetary Arts movement is being advanced by the World Academy of Art and Science, in collaboration with partners and committed artists from around the world.
Become a co-creator for the world we want! As part of the Planetary Arts community, we invite you to take action:
- Promote the Manifesto – on social media and via your networks as part of the planetary arts movement
- Planetary Art Events – convene and curate collaborative community events to act as a catalyst for cultural transformation
- Planetary Art Networks (PAN) – establish networks on themes related to the Manifesto – we welcome partners to set up, run, and support X-Art Networks
- Planetary Arts Volunteers – young and old volunteers are welcome to support the planetary arts initiative going forward
- Ambassadors for Planetary Arts – nominations are being sought for global, national, community, and youth ambassadors to advocate for X-Art principles, themes, and networks
- Planetary Arts Alliance for Leadership (PAAL) – as an organisation or institution, become a strategic partner to support a global cultural transformation
- Planetary Arts Fund – raise awareness and mobilise funds through auctions, donate artworks, endowments, sponsor planetary art events, initiatives, and prizes.
Everyone can play a role in bringing forth the World We Want!
Please connect with us so that we can share stories of Planetary Arts initiatives around the world.
Going forward, we welcome ideas for further creative initiatives and joint ventures that enable synergies and align with the Manifesto’s values and principles.
With thanks for your commitment to creating a flourishing world for the future of humanity,
Dr Jo Nurse
Chair, Planetary Arts Committee
World Academy of Art and Science
arts@worldacademy.org
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