Coral Conservation Art Show & Fundraiser 2018 – Okinawa, Japan

coral conservation fundraiser

Coral conservation fundraiser

For all that will be in Okinawa Sunday, October 28, 2018, visit the Corals Art Show & Fundraiser! This year is the International Year of the Reef, and that’s why the 3rd edition of Okinawa’s Art Show & Fundraiser (started by Julia Janicki) will be for CORALS!

Enjoy this great mix of art, artists and scientists, live music, nice beers, and a ‘touch table’ to play around with some real science. The auction of the art is until 5:30 PM, this is your chance to find some unique local artwork and donate to a good cause.

Flyer Design – Photos by Shawn Miller, Calligraphy and Illustration by Nicolas Baldwyn, Japanese Calligraphy by Tetsuhiro Hokama, Design by Mirijam Neve.

The Purpose – To educate others about these amazing creatures and the major threats they are facing. To donate some of the profits from the art pieces to conservation organizations (Conservation International to support their CTI)  

People often ask me what is the purpose of conservation photography? Having the ability to affect some form of positive change in the environment and make a global difference with the photographs. Hopefully, the images will inspire people to care more about nature and make a positive difference in the environment.

I will be offering five high-quality underwater fluorescence photographs printed on metal for the fundraiser. A percentage of the sales will be donated to coral conservation awareness.

Mpix metal prints for fundraiser

Coral conservation fundraiser prints

The event was a huge success. Thank you all for your support. Here are a few photographs of the event.

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Corals Art Show & Fundraiser

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Corals Art Show & Fundraiser @OBC

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Corals Art Show & Fundraiser @OBC

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Corals Art Show & Fundraiser @OBC

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Corals Art Show & Fundraiser @OBC

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Corals Art Show & Fundraiser @OBC

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Corals Art Show & Fundraiser @OBC

The science and education table for the adults and children by Maggi Mars.

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Corals Art Show & Fundraiser @OBC

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Corals Art Show & Fundraiser @OBC

Live music by CJ & Friends. Thank you!

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The band – CJ & Friends

A big thanks to all the artists and contributors. Mirijam Nerve, Sylvia Beauchain, and Julia Janicki did a great job organizing the art show and fundraiser.  Have a great day!