The story of ARNA
In 2009, a project was initiated in the Harlösa area in Skåne to support sustainable development in an area with high natural values through culture. The project's purpose was to work for local development to be enriched with international perspectives. In 2011, the project led to ARNA starting one of Sweden's first international artists in residence. In the same year, the non-profit association ARNA (art & nature) was also formed.
With the goal of making a real impression on the area's sustainable development, the local anchoring has been important for our association. Thus, it was also a matter of course that ARNA became involved in the development of a UNESCO biosphere reserve in Vombsänkan, a process which, through a collaboration between the three municipalities of Lund, Eslöv and Sjöbo, led to the biosphere candidacy Storkriket.
ARNA's target groups are residents of Vombsänkan, especially with a focus on children and young people, as well as international cultural workers with an interest in nature and sustainable development.
Over the years, ARNA has run a long series of residencies, projects and cultural activities. With great non-profit commitment and through project support from many different organizations, our association has built up a unique competence within the cultural dimension of sustainability.
