# @fromthebowseat on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DB637BNKzfu
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24557639-fromthebowseat-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-11-03T18:50:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs 🪸 (@fromthebowseat) — https://gondola.cc/fromthebowseat

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🌊 Inspiring Change Through Art at the 2024 Climate Beacon Conference and “Thinking About Climate Change: Art, Science, and Imagination in the 21st Century” Conference

Susan Tang, Bow Seat’s Contest Programs Manager, joined forces with changemakers at two impactful gatherings: the 2024 Climate Beacon Conference and the “Thinking About Climate Change: Art, Science, and Imagination in the 21st Century” conference. Each event brought a unique lens to the climate conversation.

At the Climate Beacon Conference, leaders from New England and beyond engaged in over 25 sessions with insights from more than 50 global climate experts. The gathering provided a collaborative platform for corporate, municipal, and community leaders to align on pathways toward a sustainable, resilient future. Bow Seat’s pop-up exhibit featured eight stunning pieces from Ocean Awareness Contest winners, capturing the urgency of climate action through the eyes of youth. Attendees, including Governor Maura Healy and Mayor Michelle Wu, were reminded of the critical role young voices play in driving climate solutions.

Meanwhile, the “Thinking About Climate Change” conference, held at the University of Massachusetts Boston, explored interdisciplinary connections between the arts, sciences, and humanities. This research conference focused on the cultural impact of collaboration across fields, fostering an atmosphere for engaged dialogue on climate change. Bow Seat’s exhibit resonated deeply here, too, as artists and scientists gathered to discuss how art, alongside scientific practices, can inspire awareness, education, and actionable solutions for a sustainable future.

With 700+ attendees at the Climate Beacon Conference and a dedicated network at the UMass Boston event, we’re grateful to have showcased our talented youth artists. Through creativity and storytelling, these young voices underscore the need for all hands on deck in the fight against climate change.

#ClimateBeacon2024 #ThinkingClimateChange2024 #OceanAwareness #YouthVoices #ArtForChange #InterdisciplinaryClimateAction #Art #ArtGallery #artlover #ArtShow #Exhibit #BowSeat #BowSeatArt

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youthvoices, climatebeacon2024, bowseat, art, exhibit, artlover, artshow, artgallery, oceanawareness, bowseatart, artforchange, thinkingclimatechange2024, interdisciplinaryclimateaction

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