COP 30
Sidmouth community concerns, care and commitment to local and global environmental challenges. A visual response to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in November 2025 in Brazil.
A symbolic creative gesture
A new project inspired by and coordinated by Brazilian Sidmouth Resident and artist Lucia Cooper with the support of her family and Maureen and Mike Hawkridge, is nearing completion.
Workshops took place at Sidmouth u3a Exploring Art Group to create a new collaborative artwork for Sidmouth. This new work seeks to celebrate the natural beauty of our local environment and express the desire to maintain and protect it for our own benefit and that of future generations.
Coinciding with COP 30 which will take place in Belem, Para - the gateway to the Amazon Rainforest, the artwork will be exhibited on Sidmouth Wallspace in November, raising awareness of climate change and how we can protect our common home.
Sidmouth School of Art hopes to bring the voice of young people into the project through a series of art workshops in the autumn.
u3a Exploring Art group members working on their images...
Join Us for COP 30 Free Artwork Workshops
Introducing Brazilian artists Marcia Carmona and Sara Bittante, whose artworks will also feature in our COP 30 artwork, and whose participation help to amplify the collaborative message of the work internationally and importantly in Brazil, where COP 30 will be held from 10th to 21st November 2025.
Church of the Most Precious Blood
We are grateful for funding support for this project from the parish of the Most Precious Blood, Sidmouth and the Care for Creation Group for their support and care for the planet and a more just and sustainable planet.
"The ‘Sidmouth Artists Thoughts for COP30 Brazil Project’ embodies the power of creativity and collective action in addressing the urgent call for climate justice. Art transcends borders, sparking conversation and inspiring change where words alone may fall short. As a faith community, we believe in the moral responsibility to care for our planet and stand in solidarity with those most affected by environmental degradation. This project not only amplifies local voices but also connects Sidmouth to the global stage, reminding us that every brushstroke, every idea, and every act of solidarity brings us closer to a more just and sustainable future. We are proud to support this initiative and stand with artists and all who strive to make COP30 a turning point for our planet."
Care for Creation Group