Institution School Launches First Sustainability Manager Course for Cultural Sector
Institution School, affiliated with the Italian startup Institution, has introduced a new professional training program called 'Sustainability Manager and Strategist for Cultural Institutions' aimed at facilitating the cultural sector's shift towards sustainability. This course responds to the demand for experts who can merge environmental, social, and economic objectives within museums and cultural entities. Led by Martin Neureiter, the curriculum includes topics like governance, ESG reporting, and sustainable art production, featuring insights from specialists such as Pier Luigi Sacco and Anders Rykkja. Scheduled from August 31 to September 27, 2026, the hybrid format combines online sessions with a residency in Santa Sofia, Romagna. Fees range from €1,500 to €1,850, with available discounts and grants. Applications can be submitted via the Institution School website.
Key facts
- Institution School launches 'Sustainability Manager and Strategist for Cultural Institutions' course.
- Course runs from August 31 to September 27, 2026, in hybrid format.
- Coordinated by Martin Neureiter, Chair of ISO 26000 working group.
- Residency in Santa Sofia, Romagna, includes fieldwork and workshops.
- Guest speakers include Jean Savitsky (MoMA), Grace Redmond (Julie's Bicycle), Kim Kraczon (Climate Gallery Coalition), Marta Lovato (Festival Santarcangelo), Allegra Rusconi (Terraforma Festival), Eike Schmidt (Museo di Capodimonte).
- Full program costs €1,850 (early bird) or €1,500 after; online-only €850 (early bird) or €700 after.
- 20 Individual Grants of €200 reduction available.
- Discounts for partner organizations CIMAM and IKT.
- Course includes sustainability portfolio development and professional certification.
- Formafantasma appointed Ecological Advisors at Serpentine Galleries, London.
Entities
Artists
- Formafantasma
- Martin Neureiter
- Pier Luigi Sacco
- Anders Rykkja
- Jean Savitsky
- Grace Redmond
- Kim Kraczon
- Marta Lovato
- Allegra Rusconi
- Eike Schmidt
Institutions
- Institution School
- Institution
- Serpentine Galleries
- CSR Company International
- MoMA
- Julie's Bicycle
- Climate Gallery Coalition
- Festival Santarcangelo dei Teatri
- Terraforma Festival
- Museo di Capodimonte
- CIMAM
- IKT
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Santa Sofia
- Romagna
- Italy
- New York
- United States