Black Nature in Residence

Spend a year in the National Park

The Black Nature in Residence Programme is a unique, ambitious and ground-breaking project that will consist of five residencies for creatives of the Global Majority in each of the five National Parks in the north of England. Led by arts organisation ‘identity on tyne’ and funded by Arts Council England, this Black-led project will contribute to the changing narrative around who has a right to have a connection with nature and add more diverse voices to discussions around the climate crisis facing society today.

The project consists of five residencies for creatives of the Global Majority. Each creative will spend a year in the National Park. Each residency is self-designed, allowing creatives to build closer links between themselves, the National Park and the diverse communities they serve.

Dal Kular, creative in residence: Blog link  Rambling Part 1. – Black Nature in Residence

Spring Edition of Black Nature Zine The Spring Edition of the Black Nature in Residence Zine – Black Nature in Residence

Dr. Sheree Mack, Project Coordinator of identity on tyne, said: "The Black Nature in Residence Programme has been many years in the making and was already piloted during the pandemic. We’re now ready to expand our efforts after recognising the lack of space for reflection, creativity and sharing stories and ideas around the natural environment for diverse communities. We’ve seen a growing demand for more creative opportunities for people of the global majority as we reconnect with nature on our own terms."

"Our vision through joined up thinking and initiatives is to bring more people from diverse backgrounds together to create and enjoy culture and nature. There is power and inspiration in seeing someone who looks like you in leadership roles within the cultural and creative industries as this changes perceptions and narratives around who has a right to be and do these things within society."

Dal Kular, creative in residence says: "Being Black Nature in Residence's 'creative in residence' for Peak District National Park is a huge honour for me. This is a beautiful opportunity to imagine and create in a landscape which has had a special place in my heart and soul since I was little. I hope my residency and creative work encourages many other Global Majority people to visit, imagine, heal, create, be and protect this magical place."

Rachael Lyon, Engagement Team Manager, Peak District National Park Authority says:  "We are really excited to be working with Identity on Tyne and Dal Kular on the Black Nature in Residence programme. This project spanning across the five Northern National Parks shows the scale of ambition that National Parks have in exploring landscapes in new ways, reaching diverse communities and hearing new perspectives."

Further information

• blacknatureinresidence.com
• identity on tyne – Creative, Heritage and Cultural Opportunities for the Global Majority
• Dal Kular – Black Nature in Residence
• Journal-in-the-making – Black Nature in Residence