Youth Climate Art Programme
Summary
Climate change is reshaping our world, bringing more extreme weather, from storms and floods to droughts and wildfires. These challenges are already affecting communities in the West Balaton region and beyond, making it more important than ever to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience. But this isn’t just about science and policy – it’s about creativity, collaboration, and amplifying youth voices.
The DIRECTED Project , in partnership with the Helikon Youth Arts Festival, brings together climate researchers, policymakers, artists, and young people to spark new ideas and connections. Together, we’ll explore bold, creative visions for a climate-resilient future – locally in West Balaton and across Europe.
16 – 18 April | Keszthely, Hungary
Full programme
The Our Resilient Future Youth Climate Art programme is being organised by the DIRECTED project, in collaboration with the Helikon Youth Arts Festival. Explore the main events and activities below.
‘Our Resilient Future’ Youth Climate Art Finalists Exhibition
16 – 18 April
Discover powerful youth visions exploring climate resilient futures.
Ages 12–21 answered DIRECTED’s Youth Art for Our Resilient Future open call with bold, original, and hopeful artworks showing how communities can adapt, stay safe, and thrive in a changing climate.
Find out more about the competition and details on how to submit before the 7 April deadline here!
10 am – 4:30 pm | Balaton Lajos Básti Hall | Open to public
Climate-resilient West Balaton Roundtable
16 April
This invite-only roundtable marks the first step in building a strategic local alliance for a prosperous, resilient, and sustainable Keszthely. Bringing together key stakeholders, the session will explore climate services for a green economy through an interactive workshop format – sparking collaboration around a shared vision: What would a future-ready Keszthely look like?
Stay on afterwards for a collective tasting experience with the SZABADONBALATON Algae Bar. This immersive installation highlights the challenges of algal blooms and sediment accumulation in Lake Balaton – transforming them into thought-provoking, drinkable creations.
2 pm – 4:30 pm | Mayor’s Hall | Invite only
Art X Science Climate Village
17 – 18 April
An interactive space where art, science, and technology come together to explore the future of the West Balaton region.
Featuring installations from the Centre for the Promotion of Science, virtual reality experiences, the Travelling Climate Action Roadshow, games, and arts and crafts, the Climate Village invites visitors to get creative, reflect on climate risks, and imagine resilient futures.
The Village is organised by DIRECTED in collaboration with the Helikon Art Festival, Centre for the Promotion of Science, and B-Prepared.
10 am – 4 pm | Main Square | Open to public
Our Resilient Future: Youth Voices & Visions
17 April
Join us for an informal and interactive dialogue, understanding youth perspectives on bridging art and science for climate action. Share your wishes for a climate resilient future and consider how we can collectively take action.
2 pm – 3 pm | Main Square | Open to public
Youth Climate Art Awards
18 April
Announcing the winners of the Our Resilient Future Youth Climate Exhibition!
Celebrate the creativity, courage, and hope of young artists (ages 12–21) who imagined bold, climate-resilient futures. These inspiring works show how communities can adapt, stay safe, and thrive in a changing world.
3 pm – 5 pm | Csokanai Sports Hall | Invite only
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