The Creative Freelancer’s Climate Almanac

The Creative Freelancer’s Climate Almanac is a companion for artists, independent creatives, community practitioners and producers, created by Julie’s Bicycle (JB) with input from freelancers as part of the Arts Council England Environmental Programme.

The almanac gathers useful resources from existing toolkits, alongside templates, wellbeing practices, artist case studies, and book recommendations, weaving them into a seasonal approach for sustainable change with justice for the environment, land, and people at the forefront.

Designed specifically with freelancers in mind, this resource will lighten the load, spark new ways of working, and remind you that you’re not alone in your climate action.

This Creative Freelancers Climate Almanac has been co-authored and curated by JB (Hannah Graham, Arts Council England Programme Manager and Farah Ahmed, Climate Justice Lead with Becky Hazlewood, Project Manager). Illustrated and Designed by Camille Etchart. The illustrations on pages 3-4 were designed by Melissa Smith.

It has been funded by Arts Council England.

Special thanks to the 14 participants who took part in Creating Now For The Future in 2024, for supporting the development of The Creative Freelancers Climate Almanac and taking an active role in sharing their insights at the workshops and go-to resources, some of which have been featured in this resource.

Download The Creative Freelancer's Climate Almanac (PDF)

Large print version (Word) 

Download The Green Rider Template  (Word)

The Arts Marketing Association's Green Action Hub 

The Green Action Hub is a ‘living’ resource that constantly updates as new content is added.  It’s curated by the Arts Marketing Association (AMA) and is designed to empower cultural practitioners in the UK and beyond to tackle the climate crisis head-on. This carefully selected collection of 50+ resources spans the latest research, practical guides, innovative tools, and inspiring case studies from across the globe.

From webinars that delve into sustainable practices to thought-provoking articles that challenge the status quo, the Hub offers a comprehensive toolkit for arts and heritage professionals committed to reducing their environmental impact. Whether you’re looking to green your operations, engage audiences on climate issues, or reimagine your creative practice through an ecological lens, you’ll find actionable insights and inspiration here.