Founder of SeaLegacy will present an illustrated talk titled Between Land and Sea: Saving Our Oceans to Save Ourselves
Courtesy image.
SUMMARY
- UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Cristina Mittermeier, Between Land and Sea: Saving Our Oceans to Save Ourselves
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- Fri, May 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Campbell Hall (Note new date)
- A pioneer in the field of conservation photography, Mittermeier uses visual storytelling to advocate for the preservation of ecosystems and indigenous cultures worldwide
- Mittermeier will address the issues confronting societies located on seashores due to climate change
- Mittermeiers’s forthcoming book, Hope, uses photographs to reflect her belief that “Hope is a choice we need to make every day”
- Mittermeier is known for her compelling voice and ability to engage audiences through multimedia presentations
- $30 / $20 / $10 all students (Current student ID required)
- Tickets & Info: www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu
“I want people to recognize that the ocean isn’t just a victim of climate change – it is our solution. If our oceans die – and they are dying – we will die with them. Life on Earth is not possible without a living ocean.” – Cristina Mittermeier
SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Cristina Mittermeier on Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Campbell Hall. National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her life to safeguarding the world’s oceans and inspiring millions to do the same. With a degree in biochemical engineering and marine sciences and training in fine art photography, she founded the International League of Conservation Photographers to drive conservation efforts through storytelling. She co-founded SeaLegacy, a nonprofit that works at the intersection of art, science and conservation to rewild the ocean for the benefit of biodiversity, humanity and climate stability. Born in Mexico, Mittermeier spends half the year living in Canada and the other half at sea aboard her research catamaran SeaLegacy. Join Mittermeier as she shares images and stories from her travels and explores how inextricably linked we are to that most sacred element – water.
Mittermeier will present an Arts Adventure for Santa Barbara County schoolchildren earlier in the day at the Arlington Theatre.
Details of the Arts Adventures event:
UCSB Arts & Lectures’ Arts Adventures featuring Cristina Mittermeier will take place at the Arlington Theatre on May 10th from 10:00-11:00 AM with a Q&A at the end of the presentation. More than 500 students ranging from 4th-12th grade will attend. All public and private schools in Santa Barbara County were invited.
List of participating schools:
Santa Barbara Charter School
Peabody Charter School
Vieja Valley
Mountain View
Santa Barbara Middle School,
MAD Academy at Santa Barbara High School
Dos Pueblos High School
ABOUT CRISTINA MITTERMEIER
Born in Mexico City, Cristina Mittermeier has been a passionate advocate for our natural world since her graduation from the University of Mexico with a degree in Biochemical Engineering and Marine Sciences. After several years of field work, Mittermeier noticed that what moved people the most were the stories about what she and her fellow researchers were studying – not the actual studies. Determined to harness this magic, Mittermeier enrolled in the Fine Art Photography program at the Corcoran College for the Arts in Washington, D.C., and began her journey as wildlife photographer. In 2005 she formed a collective called the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP) to magnify and showcase their impact.
In 2014, Mittermeier co-founded, along with her partner Paul Nicklen, SeaLegacy, a revolutionary non-pro?t organization dedicated to the protection of the ocean. SeaLegacy harnesses the power of storytelling to raise awareness of critical marine issues and to drive advocacy through various media channels. By building its own pipeline of storytellers, stitching together their unique social media audiences and enabling straightforward funding pathways for committed corporate, institutional and individual partners, SeaLegacy is able to document the natural world constantly.
In 2020, on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Mittermeier announced the most ambitious project of her career: “Only One,” a new digital technology product that amplifies stories, campaigns and solutions that sit at the intersection of ocean health and social justice, and uses the power of media and technology to inspire individuals to take action to rebuild ocean life. A Sony Artisan of Imagery, Cristina was named one of National Geographic‘s Adventurers of the Year in 2018. She is also the recipient of many awards, including the Mission Award from the North American Nature Photography Association and the Smithsonian Conservation Photographer of the Year Award. In recognition of her three decades of courageous photojournalism, Mittermeier was recently presented with the Seattle Aquarium Sylvia Earle Medal and is the recipient of Travel + Leisure‘s Global Vision Award for 2021.
ABOUT UCSB ARTS & LECTURES
Founded in 1959, UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) is the largest and most influential arts and lectures organization between Los Angeles and San Francisco. A&L annually presents more than a hundred public events, from critically acclaimed concerts and dance performances by world-renowned artists to talks by groundbreaking authors and film series at UCSB and Santa Barbara-area venues. With a mission to “educate, entertain and inspire,” A&L also oversees an outreach program that brings visiting artists and speakers into local classrooms and other venues for master classes, open rehearsals, discussions and more, serving K-12 students, college students and the general public.
Earth, Air, Fire, Water Series Sponsors: Patricia & Paul Bragg Foundation, Audrey & Timothy O. Fisher, Justin Brooks Fisher Foundation and Sara Miller McCune
Education Sponsors: William H. Kearns Foundation, Sara Miller McCune, Audrey & Timothy O. Fisher, U.S. Bank and Léni Fé Bland Performing Arts Partnership
Additional support provided by the Beth Chamberlin Endowment for Cultural Understanding
Cristina Mittermeier is presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures in association with Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Community Environmental Council, Explore Ecology, The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, UCSB Bren School and UCSB Environmental Studies Program
Special Thanks: Santa Barbara Independent
Tickets are $30 / $20 / $10 all students (Current student ID required)
For tickets or more information, call UCSB Arts & Lectures at (805) 893-3535 or purchase online at www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu.
UCSB Arts & Lectures gratefully acknowledges our Community Partners the Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli for their generous support of the 2023-2024 season.