Ocean People Inspire - This event has already occurred

Date: September 12^th, 6:00 to 9:00pm

Location: The Lantern, 35 Barnes Road, St. John’s

Details: https://moving2conservation.net/ocean-people-inspire/

About the event

Ocean People Inspire is a celebration of the many ways oceans, people, and their inspirations come together. The event will feature diverse perspectives and artistic expressions about the ocean and coasts as well as the people whose lives and work are intertwined with them, and who give special meanings to these places.

Come enjoy the evening of arts and words about Ocean and People, and try some light bites of seafood and local favourites.

The event is free of charge. No reservation is required. Donation to Food Bank is accepted at the door.

What to expect?

• Hear stories including readings from ‘Ocean People Inspire’ e-book.
• Contribute to ‘Collective Art Making’ by St. John’s artist Kelly Jane Bruton.
• Experience the ‘Colours of Conservation’, produced by youth across the province.
• Listen to researchers and youth leaders talking about their experience.
• Share what inspires you about the ocean.

Ocean People Inspire event contributes to the 2024 Year of the Arts, named by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to celebrate the province’s rich arts and cultural sector.

The event is hosted by the Ocean Frontier Institute Module I (OFI-I) in collaboration with Moving Together for Marine Conservation (MTC).