Meet the Winners
From paintings and short stories to animations, this incredible collection of art brings to life hundreds of voices of teens around the world who care about the impacts of climate change on our blue planet. View the Art, Poetry, Prose, Music, and Film by our 2018 scholarship winners.
Making Waves Through the Arts
Our programs inspire ocean conservation through creative investigating and making. We believe art is a powerful way to explore issues impacting our oceans, connect more deeply with nature, and bring communities together to care for our blue planet.
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Sophie Wei
Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Sophie Wei
Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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Our student gallery showcases art, poetry, prose, and film from past Contest winners. Read, watch, admire, and share!
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Bow Seat Partners with Sea Walls: Artists For Oceans Maui
March 4, 2019
By Alyssa Irizarry, Executive Director Aloha from… Boston! I may be back on the icy mainland—paint scrubbed from my fingernails...
Meet a Wavemaker: Artists Alexandra Underwood & Joey Rose
March 4, 2019
🌊 In Bow Seat's "Meet a Wavemaker" series, we highlight the work of individuals, communities, or organizations who are making waves...
Meet a Wavemaker: Alumna Kathy Chen
March 1, 2019
🌊 In Bow Seat's "Meet a Wavemaker" series, we highlight the work of individuals, communities, or organizations who are making waves...
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Opefoluwa Sarah Adegbite Age 13, Woldingham, United Kingdom
“Before participating in this Contest I didn’t know much about ocean pollution, and to be honest, I’m still not an expert on the subject. But when I was writing my poem, I felt like I was part of the ocean.”