# @fromthebowseat on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-gLfc7TE3V
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/22239345-fromthebowseat-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-08-10T20:28:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs 🪸 (@fromthebowseat) — https://gondola.cc/fromthebowseat

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This week, Bow Seat’s Contest Program Manager, Susan, and Intern, Montana, had an incredible time at the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) conference! Over the course of two action-packed days, we engaged with hundreds of attendees at our table, where we distributed Bow Seat print materials, showcased a beautiful zine designed by Montana, and hosted a wildly popular button-making activity. Attendees loved transforming student art from our Yearbooks into wearable pieces, and we were thrilled to see the excitement as people flocked to our table to create their own custom buttons—nearly 150 in total!

The energy continued into Monday evening at the New England Aquarium, where Bow Seat had the honor of exhibiting 10 stunning works of student art. With 200+ people admiring the pieces amidst the captivating backdrop of the aquarium, it was a night to remember. The artwork served as a powerful reminder of the impact young people can have when their creativity and passion are channeled into artivism.

On Wednesday, Susan and Montana wrapped up their NMEA experience with a presentation on artivism and Visual Thinking Strategies, sharing insights with educators eager to integrate creative arts into their classrooms. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to connect with such an engaged community and to see the enthusiasm for using art as a tool for ocean conservation 🎨 

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