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🌊 Applications are OPEN for the 2027 Future Blue Youth Council! YAY! 🎉 Are you 16-21 and ready to use your voice to create positive change for the blue planet? 🌎 The Future Blue Youth Council brings together young people from around the world who are passionate about the ocean, climate, conservation, environmental justice, and their communities. Council members have the opportunity to connect with other young changemakers, develop their leadership skills, contribute ideas, and help shape Bow Seat’s programs. 💙 Your perspective matters. 🌎 Your ideas matter. 📣 Your voice can be heard. Apply by November 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio, or by scanning the QR code! #BowSeat #FBYC #FutureBlueYouthCouncil #artivism #youth by @fromthebowseat
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IT’S HERE! 📣🌍 After weeks of waiting, wondering, and a few not-so-subtle clues…👀 We can finally announce the theme of the 2027 Blue Planet Awareness Contest! 🌍 NATURE OF TRUTH: Environmentalism in an Age of Disinformation This year, we are inviting teens worldwide to think critically about the natural and digital landscapes around us and explore how environmental disinformation can shape what we see, believe, and understand. Use your creativity to question, explore, and raise awareness through: 🎨 Art ✍🏽 Writing 🎭 Performance 🎬 Film 💻 Multimedia Submissions are now open. The 2027 Contest deadline is June 7, 2027. Discover the theme and start creating through the link in our bio! #BowSeat #BluePlanetAwarenessContest #NatureofTruth #artivism #youth by @fromthebowseat
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For 15 years, young people around the world have used their creativity to speak up for our ocean and our planet. What is Bow Seat? What do we do, and why does it matter? 🌊 We’ve created a brand-new video to answer those questions and introduce you to Bow Seat, our programs, and the global community of young people using creativity to make a difference for our blue planet. Whether you’re new to Bow Seat or have been part of our community for the past 15 years, take a few minutes to watch our new mission trailer and discover what we’re all about. Watch now. 💙 #BowSeat #artivism #youth #ocean by @fromthebowseat
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🏆 We’re an Anthem Awards finalist, and we need YOUR vote! We're thrilled to share that Linda Cabot, Bow Seat's founder, has been named an Anthem Awards finalist as Groundbreaking Leader in Sustainability, Environment and Climate! For 15 years, Bow Seat has empowered young people globally to use the creative arts to raise awareness about the multiple pressing issues facing the planet. Now, we're asking our community to help celebrate the visionary founder behind this work. 🗳️ Help Linda win! Cast your vote, share this post, and rally your friends to support a leader who champions and embraces young voices. Vote for Linda at: https://shorturl.at/7i6LX or the link in our bio! You may need to do a quick registration before voting, but we promise, it only takes a few seconds. ⏰ Voting closes October 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. #BowSeat #AnthemAwards #BluePlanetAwarenessContest #artivism #youth by @fromthebowseat
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Announcing the winners of the Vote for the Future Poster Competition! A huge congratulations to our winners and runners-up! We were blown away by the creativity, imagination, and powerful visions for the future shared by artists from around the world. UNDER 21 🥇 Winner: Jiahe Zhang — Shanghai, China 🥈 Runners-up: Sunny Friedman (sunnyy.friedman) — Port Washington, NY, USA Keisha Mae T. Fabricante (@onefickleheart) — Baguio City, Philippines 21+ 🥇 Winner: Merica Noel (@when.pigs.swim) — UK/Japan 🥈 Runners-up: Hong Zheyu — Seosan, South Korea Xianchi Jin (Jerry) (@jerry19860708) — Lisbon, Portugal Bow Seat and World Ocean Day would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated, shared their creativity, and used their art to inspire a better future. As we celebrate these incredible artists, we also want to remind everyone that your voice matters beyond the canvas. We encourage you to participate in your local elections and make your voice heard, regardless of who or what you vote for. What matters is showing up, staying engaged, and taking part in shaping the future of your community and our planet. The future is ours to imagine, shape, and create together. #VoteForTheFuture #PosterCompetition by @fromthebowseat
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The GenSea Artivism Challenge is created for youth, by youth! 🌊🎨 JOIN our virtual kickoff with Co-Moderators Marlin and Arushi, members of our GenSea Artivism Planning Committee, which brings together members of EarthEcho’s Youth Leadership Council and Bow Seat’s Future Blue Youth Council. 🌎Marlin Xie is an artist and founder of the Youth Oceanic Initiative (EarthEcho YLC) 🌎Arushi Surve is a climate activist and founder of Mission Green Global (Bow Seat FBYC) Through the GenSea Artivism Challenge, GenSea members will host community art workshops where participants create collages with recycled materials to raise awareness about ocean biodiversity and inspire action to implement the High Seas Treaty. 🌊 REGISTER NOW and turn your creativity into action! https://joingensea.org GenSea Artivism Challenging Planning Committee members Marlin Xie and Arushi Surve smile beneath the words "Making Waves Through Art: Oct 21 8 PM EDT" by @fromthebowseat
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Recap of our intensive 3 weeks workshop with community members at Itowolo! The Hyacinth Yarn Project has evolved over the year and we are happy to have concluded our workshop sessions and looking towards our exhibition!!! A big thank you to @fromthebowseat for the sponsorship, guidance and encouragement to make a difference in this beautiful community 💚💚 enjoy the video!! Made by the wonderful @bigsemfilmz check out his work and support his craft! shout out to our wonderful team!! @semacreates / @eunice_shaibu , @nuel_adeks @pp_crochets @pretty.zarak @charliiieo @_davs_n @jacked_abdul @abdulmajeedalhassan_ @thesoloofekundayo @ajuma_de_first You guys are the real heroes!! stay glued to hear about the exhibition! It’s coming soon! 😁 by @fromthebowseat
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Meet the judges of the Vote for the Future Poster Competition! We're excited to introduce Sherry Ye, Coji Senanayake, Lily YangLiu, and Kate Insley, our panel of judges bringing their unique perspectives, creativity, and passion for environmental advocacy to this year's competition. Through art, young people are using their voices to inspire change and envision a better future for our blue planet. A huge thank you to our judges for lending their time and expertise to celebrate the next generation of changemakers. The results are coming soon! Stay tuned as we get ready to reveal this year's winners. #WorldOceanDay #BowSeat #VoteForTheFuture #ArtForChange by @fromthebowseat
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Laura del Mar Hernández | Escritora, Storyteller y Coach Ontológica · ¿Y si una historia pudiera cambiar la forma en que miras tu propia vida? ✨ @lauradelmar.coach llega al Festival del Agua para compartir desde la palabra, la conciencia y la transformación. Un encuentro para escuchar, cuestionarnos y abrir nuevas posibilidades. 🌿 ¿Qué historia de tu vida merece ser contada? 👇 📍 Sierra Beach Resort · Santa Marta 📅 15 de noviembre de 2026 📲 WhatsApp: +57 350 234 3654 Reserva tu lugar y vive El Llamado del Agua. Escríbenos al WhatsApp y asegura tu pase. 💧 __________________________________________ Este encuentro también es posible gracias a quienes creen, suman y caminan con nosotros. 💧✨ Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores y aliados por ser parte de este llamado. @wahoorestaurante @sierrabeachresort @innpactia @hsagrado @fundacionavina @JuntadeaccióncomunitariabelloHorizonte @fromthebowseat @alivewaters @colombiaregenerativa #FestivalDelAgua #ElLlamadoDelAgua #SantaMarta #DesarrolloPersonal #coachingontologico taken in Santa Marta Magdalena by @fromthebowseat
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🎨🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧 LOUD PIGMENT: YOUTH SPEAKING COLORS is back with another conversation you don’t want to miss! Hosted by the amazing Malika Gizzat, this episode features Isidora Popovic, 2026 Future Blue Youth Council (FBYC) member, bringing fresh perspectives and youth power to the mic! Isidora uses art and activism to shine a light on social and environmental issues, particularly maritime and coastal pollution. From founding her school’s Eco Club to supporting refugee children through creative workshops and collaborating with UNICEF Slovenia on an initiative that has helped provide life-saving vaccinations to over 22,500 children worldwide, she’s showing how creativity and compassion can really make a difference. Ready to tune in? Head to Spotify, listen to the latest episode, and FOLLOW LOUD PIGMENT so you never miss a conversation! 🔗 Find us on Spotify! #BowSeat #LoudPigment #FutureBlueYouthCounci #artivism #youth by @fromthebowseat
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What’s it REALLY like to be part of the Future Blue Youth Council? 👀💬 Don’t just take our word for it: hear it from the young advocates who’ve been there! 🐋 From connecting with a global community of fellows to finding new ways to turn ideas into action, our FBYC members are sharing what the experience has meant to them. Swipe through to get inspired, and imagine what YOUR journey could look like! 🌍 Applications for the 2027 Future Blue Youth Council are NOW OPEN! Ready to bring your voice, ideas, and passion for the ocean to the table? This could be your moment. 🔗 Apply now via the link in our bio! #BowSeat #FutureBlueYouthCouncil #artivism #youth #climate by @fromthebowseat
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🌊🎨 Lead, create, and make art for ocean conservation! Join the virtual kickoff of the final GenSea Action Challenge of 2026: the GenSea Artivism Challenge!🐙🌏 This collaboration between @fromthebowseat and @earthecho's GenSea community invites young ocean advocates to host community workshops where participants make collages from recycled materials to raise awareness about protecting ocean biodiversity and urge world leaders to implement the High Seas Treaty. At our virtual kickoff event, you’ll: 🖌️ Explore how art can be a powerful tool for activism 🪼 Learn about the High Seas Treaty and protecting biodiversity in international waters 🌏 Meet the GenSea Artivism Challenge Team and GenSea members from around the world 💸 Get a first look at project funding opportunities (first-come, first-served) No art experience needed! Just creativity and passion for the ocean. Let’s turn creativity into action and make waves together! 🌊 Visit joingensea.org by @fromthebowseat
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