Artivism As a Catalyst For Wellbeing Economies
18:00-20:00
Join us for a vibrant evening at the Nordic House, Reykjavik to explore the powerful role of Artivism as a Catalyst for Wellbeing Economies.
15 April 2026
6-8pm, refreshments from 5:30pm
Venue: Elissa, The Nordic House Reykjavík
Language of event: English
In a world facing climate crises, inequality, and social divides, artists and cultural activists are sparking change through creativity and storytelling. This event brings together Icelandic and global voices from the Global Artivism movementand the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) to celebrate how art intersects with – and drives – economic system change.
The audience will hear from Kumi Naidoo, former leader of both Greenpeace International and Amnesty International, he is now co-founder of the Global Artivism Initiative and President of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. He will be joined onstage by Icelandic artists and changemakers: together they will connect Icelandic artivism to the globalmovement.
Experience inspiring stories from Icelandic artivists engaged in environmental and constitutional activism, hear updatesfrom global leaders, and join a collective cultural moment that embodies the spirit of artivism.
This gathering is a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and imagine new pathways where culture and economy unite for a just and thriving future.
Who should attend: Artists, activists, cultural institutions, wellbeing economy advocates, and all curious changemakers.
Together, let’s amplify creativity as a force for systemic change and wellbeing.
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