24: Green Practice

This chapter discusses how to make your living, workspace and art practice greener, healthier, and safer for you and the environment. Many local initiatives and programs are geared towards creating a greener and healthier Chicago. Some are community-driven or government-sponsored, while others are regional arms of national environmental initiatives. Square Feet Chicago only discusses programs that have a land and/or space-related focus.

This chapter highlights programs and projects that may be useful in securing funding or other assistance in the development of artists’ spaces, incorporating green technology into spaces or in generating possible artistic collaborations.

In addition to reading the information presented in this chapter, review this chapter’s Resource section, which provides extensive links to materials, resources and professionals to assist you in greening up your space and art practice.