Announcement: Mangrove Art Exhibition
Mangroves Art. It has taken 200 years for non-indigenous people (Europeans) to appreciate the value of mangroves. And what of the aesthetic attraction of the mangrove forest? How long has it taken for mangroves art to be appreciated and valued? Since the Mangroves from the Water (MFTW) began in 2013 the aims have been to highlight the…
Announcement: Winning Short Film at RAK Fine Arts Festival 2023
The Girl who fell in love with the mangroves wins first prize at RAK Fine Arts Festival 2023 Film Category
Announcement! : Two workshops by one of MFTW’s artists, Jacqui Dreessens.
Announcement for two workshops by one of MFTW’s inspiring artists, Jacqui Dreessens. Kayak, Mangroves, Poetry Do you like kayaking? Ever written poetry? Have you ever seen the mangrove forest on Wadawurrung Country between Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove? Come and witness first hand this incredible ecosystem that clears the water and puts oxygen in the…
Participation in the Al Marmoom Film in the Desert
The short film ‘the Girl who Fell in Love with the Mangroves’ is to be podcasted by the Dubai Culture Authority during the ‘Al Marmoom – Film in the Desert’ festival on 10 December, 10:00pm to 12:00 pm. Rakhi, founder of the Desert Art Collective, will represent the filmmaker Pauline Dupin and the artist Geraldine Chansard…
UN Climate Change Conference Report
Mangroves from the Water would like to share the outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference that took place in Egypt during November 2022: Please follow this link to see the report
Adopt a mangrove with Etihad Airways
Mangroves from the Water is happy to share the news about the Etihad Mangroves Forest initiative. Please follow the link to see how you can get involved – there are so many ways to help!
Certificate of Appreciation from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Mangroves from the Water is proud to represent this appreciation certificate from the Smithsonian for their participation at the Smithsonian Folklife festival. Mangroves from the Water, founder & curator Zahidah Zeytoun Millie http://www.zahidahart.com http://www.mangrovesfromthewater.com
A short video of our curator Zahidah
This short video of curator Zahidah highlights the beauty and importance of the mangroves during her residency in Seattle, USA.
Congratulations to Jacqui Dreessens
We would like to congratulate one of the Mangroves from the Water artists, Jacqui Dreessens for presenting Echelons: Finding a reference point for culture heritage in a mangrove ecosystem at the 46th World Conference International Council of Traditional Music and Dance.
My International Fieldwork trip to US in July 2022
The following statement is to express my thanks for the support of International Fieldwork in the US between 21 June and 27 July. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival highlighted my work and the Mangroves from the Water in mangrove heritage, art making and conservation. My participation was based on esteem and my knowledge in the area…
An Artist’s Roots: Painting and Saving Mangroves with Zahidah Zeytoun Millie
This feature was written by Sophie Henry Posted on July 3, 2022 on the Smithsonian Folklife Festival blog. Zahidah Zeytoun Millie is all about roots: her Syrian roots, mangrove roots, and the roots she sets down in each country she moves to. As an artist and curator, she ties them together in her artwork and her…
Having fun at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is in full swing. Zahidah has been very busy entertaining the audiences with traditional storytelling, and manning the Mangroves from the Water exhibition space. Here are a few images of the event thus far…
Setting up our display at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
We are super excited to be setting up our display to promote Mangroves from the Water and its quest to highlight and protect the mangroves in the UAE and the world! The Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall in Washington D.C. this summer,June 22–27 and June 30–July 4. The featured programs this year…
Radio Interview: Zahidah highlights the MFTW’s participation at the upcoming Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
In a recent The Sustainable Hour Apple podcast interview, curator and founding artist Zahidah Zeytoun Millie highlights the Mangroves from the Water (MFTW) display at the upcoming Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Please listen to this important and informative interview here: The Sustainable Hour Apple podcast Zahidah talks of ‘earth optimism’ and ‘ecological intimacy’, and she believes…
MFTW features in the UAE program at the 2022 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
2022 Smithsonian Folklife FestivalJune 22–27 and June 30–July 4, 2022National Mall, Washington, D.C. OverviewIn 2022, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall in Washington D.C. after a two-year hiatus. The two-week event includes two major themed programs: United Arab Emirates: Living Landscape | Living Memory, exploring the cultural traditions of the UAE, and…
In the news: UAE’s participation at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Washington D.C.
Khaleej Times features the UAE’s participation in the 2022 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The article includes a YouTube video message by Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the US, who said “since the first Folklife Festival in 1967, the event has honoured global cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them”. “The 2022 festival…
The countdown begins for the 2022 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
After a two-year hiatus, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall this summer,June 22–27 and June 30–July 4. The featured programs this year are “Earth Optimism × Folklife:Inspiring Conservation Communities” and “United Arab Emirates: Living Landscape | Living Memory.” Over two weeks, visitors can enjoy music performances, craft workshops, cooking demonstrations,hands-on activities, and…
Announcement: MFTW is participating in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C.
With great pleasure the Mangroves from the Water exhibition will be a part of the United Arab Emirate pavilion at the upcoming Smithsonian Folklife Festival to be held at the National Mall, the park in the heart of the capital of the United States surrounded by the Smithsonian museums in Washington DC. The 2022 Smithsonian Folklife…
The Enviro Hero Biography Program features curator and founder Zahidah Zeytoun Millie
We are happy to share a biography written about the founder of the Mangroves from the Water (MFTW) by Thomas D, a Grade 4 school student of The Geelong College. The biography was part of the Enviro Hero biography program supported by three teachers, one of whom is John Henderson, Thomas’ teacher. The aim of…
Development of UAQ Mangrove beach
Artists have always been the inspiration for new ideas that business people take for granted. The Mangroves from the Water art campaign was born in the UAE emirate of Umm Al Quwain, starting with a touring exhibition (2015-2016) and a festival in 2017. We are happy and proud to see the fruits of our touring artworks. …
Photos: student kayak workshop with Zahidah
Zahidah ran a successful workshop with school students on Thursday 18 November 2021. The nine Year 11 students from Thomas Carr College, along with three teachers, joined Zahidah on kayaks through the mangrove forests in Victoria. The workshop is about a two hour trip: 20 minutes to kayak around the mangroves, then stop in a sheltered…
How indigenous people can help with Climate Change
In The National newspaper, the article covers Razan Al Mubarak’s ideals for the empowerment of indigenous people to be included in the Climate Change problem solving. Please read the article here.
UAE vows to plant 100 million mangroves by 2030 at COP26
Fantastic news for the Mangroves from the Water team! The UAE has announced an increase to their target, to plant 100 million mangroves trees by 2030 at COP26, according to the Emirates News Agency: Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, presented the new target at the High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on…
The UAE’s commitment to Climate Change
The National newspaper ( 1 November, Thursday) headline’s the UAE’s commitment to Climate Change: As a strong advocate of environmental protection, the UAE has marked the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement with renewed resolve and enhanced ambition to address climate change. The country took a new step on the path to a climate-safe future…
CCCNN’s continued support and coverage of MFTW
We are delighted to share the continued support from CCCNN (Climate Change Communication and Narratives Network) through their blog, discussing the Mangroves from the Water (MFTW) project, and the participation of our curator Zahidah Zeytoun Millie in the MangroveWatch program. You can read more about it under the NEWS section of their blog here. This…
Video: Mangroves – Vanguards of the sea
This video is an introduction to the Mangroves from the Water project, narrated by Zahidah Zeytoun Millie. We would like to thank the producer Sarah Treacy and Phil Hines for the filming and editing. Our sincere gratitude to Jacqui Bennett, the founder of Humans in Geelong for the continued support. Humans in Geelong Expo will…
Award: Certificate of Appreciation
The Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to curator and founder Zahidah Zeyton Millie, for her continued efforts in linking heritage, culture & environment through Mangroves from the Water exhibitions. We are grateful to the Sharjah Institute for Heritage for this award received on 24 September 2021.
CCCNN covers the Mangroves from the Water exhibition
Thank you to CCCNN – Climate Change Communication and Narratives Network – for highlighting the Mangroves from the Water exhibition in Geelong held in August and recognizing our founder and curator Zahidah Zeytoun Millie (member). Please view their website to see the post and read all about the CCCNN’s mission and the wonderful work they…
Video of the Mangroves from the Water exhibition opening
We are so excited to share this video capturing the official opening of our Mangroves from the Water exhibition, 14 August, Gordon Gallery, Geelong. To view the complete video, please visit our Mangroves from the Water YouTube page. A huge thank you to Phil Hines for all the photography on the day, and creating this…
Look at the dancers at Jacqui’s workshop
Jacqui Dreessens, from Wild Moves International, led a fabulously fun interpretive dance and movement workshop in conjunction with her live dance and video performance titled Echelons (2021) at the Mangroves from the Water exhibition. During the official opening day on Saturday 14 Aug, the participants followed her instructions to feel inspired by nature and mangroves…
Mangroves from the Water Exhibition photos
It’s with great pleasure that we are able to share these images with you from our official opening on Saturday 14 August 2021. Thanks to the Gordon Gallery, the City of Greater Geelong, Sharjah Institute of Heritage, , the Barwon Estuary Project and Humans of Geelong for their support in realising this show. The opening…
Exhibition closing date 18 August
Our exhibition closing date is now 18 August. Unfortunately due to Covid lockdown scheduling issues we had to limit our duration.Two more days to catch the varied multi-media tribute to the mangroves!!! Photo by Phil Hines
Come visit our traditional Arabic majlis at the Gordon Gallery
Arab majlis. The term majlis describes a regular gathering of like-minded individuals. The sitting place is regularly used on the Arabian Peninsula as a forum for friends and colleagues to meet and discuss political and social developments, to engage in debate, to share views and research, and to network. The majlis at the ‘Mangroves…
Exhibition catalogue Mangroves from the Water, August 2021
We hope you have the opportunity to visit the Gordon Gallery 11-18 August to view our multi-media exhibition Mangroves from the Water. (The dates had to be amended due to Covid lockdowns in Australia) Here is the exhibition catalogue (the date had to change due to lockdowns). Do enjoy!
Fun events for everyone!
In conjunction with our Mangroves from the Water exhibition, opening tomorrow 11 August – 22 August, we have these exciting events for the public to participate in….. Meet Richard Collopy, who will narrate fantastical tales of nature and beings through indigenous storytelling. Dance away with Jacqui Dreessens from Wild Moves International, translating a full body…
ANNOUNCEMENT: OPENING 11 August 11 am
We are so excited to finally open the doors to our exhibition Mangroves from the Water at the Gordon Gallery tomorrow morning, 11 August at 11 am. Please do pass by – since lockdown is now completed – and meet our curator and activist Zahidah Zeytoun Millie. The show will run until 18 August, from…
NEW DATE!!! Opening 14th August
We have a post-quarantine treat for you!! Our show will open Saturday 14th August, 1 pm. We are in the process of updating the official invitation and the schedule of events. You will be able to book for the workshops very soon! Thank you for your patience. Stay home, stay safe and see you all…
The beautiful paintings of Helen Martin
The beautiful paintings of Helen Martin conveys a touching fondness for her husband by translating his deep-rooted connection to the mangroves, Her skill as a painter is evident in the atmospheric depictions of mangrove trees as seen in the images below, manifesting the vibrancy and liveliness through brush strokes and play of light. Helen’s artist…
Exhibition opening POSTPONED
Due to the latest Covid regulations, as from 5 August 2021, our exhibition had to be postponed until further notice. The lockdown is due for 7 days, and we will share the new dates and revised event schedules as soon as we possibly can! We wish everyone a sane and safe lockdown. If we work…
“The girl who fell in love with the mangroves” : sneak preview!
We are so proud of the variety of multi-media on offer at the next Mangroves from the Water exhibition. Here is a preview to entice you to visit the Gordon Gallery. Geraldine Chansard collaborated with director Pauline Dupin to create this heartwarming tale in a short video. You can follow the news thread on Geraldine’s…
State of the world mangroves report 2021, by the Global Mangrove Alliance
As world leaders face converging crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, a compilation of the most current information available on what is known about mangrove forests is released, with a look at what’s being done to reverse the downward trends impacting the forests and the local communities who depend on them. The report is compiled…
Introducing the Dance and Film collaboration between Jacqui Dreessens and Enrico Santucci
A collaboration between Jacqueline Dreessens, choreographer and performer, and Enrico Santucci, Videographer and photographer. A dance film about the interconnection of mangroves and creatures in Lake Connewarre, Wadawurrung Country, Barwon Heads, Victoria, Australia. Visit Mangroves from the Water exhibition from 7-18 August at Gordon Gallery, Geelong to view this spectacular film!
Enrico’s passion for the mangroves
Here is a tale by Enrico explaining his passion for the mangroves and how his green fingers connects him to the natural world: On a warm day in February 2019 I was kayaking in Koornoo wetlands territory of the Waddawurrung Balug clan of the Wadawurrung people, with a few fellow artists to be inspired by…
Humans in Geelong
Huge thank you to the Humans in Geelong for their continued support to Mangroves from the Water. Here is an interview they posted with curator Zahidah Zeytoun Millie… ‘What I have been preparing to say is, that in wilderness is the preservation of the world.’ HD Thoreau“ I moved to Geelong from the United Arab…
Workshop alert! Interpretive dance with Jacqui Dreessens
Join us for this unique experience with Jacqui from Wild Moves International: dancing inspired by the natural environment! Please see the flyer for booking details. Due to Covid regulations and current lockdown, the exhibition and events has to be postponed. The opening is now on 14 August and we will update the dates and times…
Happy International Mangrove Day !!!
Today is the International Day of the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem , 26th July. Declared by UNESCO, this day is to “to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems as a unique, special and vulnerable ecosystem and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and uses”. Mangroves: United Arab Emirates – thanks…
Workshop Alert! Paint from a kayak in the mangroves
Here is an exciting opportunity to be led via kayak into the secret gardens of the mangrove wetlands by our experienced kayaker and watercolour artist / Curator Zahidah Zeytoun Millie. Sunday 15 August, Lake Conneware, Barwon Heads. Please contact Zahidah directly on mangrovesfromthewater@gmail.com to book your spot. Spaces are limited and we have 2 extra…
IMPORTANT NOTICE: New exhibition dates
Due to Covid regulations and current lockdown, the exhibition and events has to be postponed. The new dates are now on 11 – 18 August and we will update the dates and times of the events shortly. You can still view the list of events to make your choices to attend…booking details will be shared…
Zahidah Zeytoun Millie donated her artwork to Wasit Wetland Center, Sharjah
Zahidah donated her work Mangroves from the Water 3D (2015) to the Wasit Wetland Center in Sharjah. Zahidah created a 3D sculpture of her experience in the mangrove after finding this piece of a mangrove tree destroyed by the local farmers and fisherman. Mixed with found objects from the Umm Al Quwain mangroves, they are…
Zahidah Zeytoun Millie donated ‘The Self’ to the Sharjah American International School in UAQ
Zahidah donated her artwork The Self to educate children in local schools about the mangroves through art-activism. She explains her work here: The Self, acrylic, resin chopped tree, mask (my face and hands) heavy knife used to chop trees, wire, wood, plaster, leaves, cardboard, inner shoe, 2017. This art work talks about my feelings…
Marawed Magazine focuses on the mangroves as part of Emirati Heritage
We are grateful to be part of this important magazine called Marawed and fortunate to be working with Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute of Heritage and Editor-in-Chief. Plants and trees – nature in general- is extremely important to the Emirati culture and prominent in Islamic traditions and teachings from the Holy…
Listen to our podcast! Masainakum Masoonah
Mangroves from the Water curator, team leader and artist Zahidah Zeytoun Millie runs a podcast called Masainakum Masoonah – an Arabic saying meaning “Good evening to you, Good evening to us” Zahidah in her radio studio at Pulse FM, Geelong Australia In this week’s episode, Zahidah chats to Jacqui Dreessens from their kayaks in Barwon…
Alexis Gambis’ filmmaking career is reaching new heights
We are super proud to announce our fellow Mangrove from the Water team member Alexis Gambis is achieving tremendous success in his filmmaking career. Son of Monarchs is a film written and directed by Alexis Gambis. It depicts a personal and spiritual journey of a Mexican biologist who returns to his hometown in the majestic…
Passion for the Mangroves – Kerrie Taylor
We are so happy to have Kerrie Taylor as the latest artist to join our team at Mangroves from the Water. Kerrie shared these work- in- progress photos while doing research in the mangroves of the Darwin beaches. She travels there every year from Victoria for further research on pneumatophores and mangroves. What is a…
Introducing Helen Martin
Helen Martin gives us a glimpse into her studio with her work in progress. She explains her mediums – which includes homemade beeswax- and the inspiration she draws from the mangroves from various sites in Australia. She particularly appreciates the inter-tidal moments when you can spot all the little creatures roaming their habitat. Please enjoy…
Nicola Cerini tells her mangrove discovery story
In the build up to our upcoming exhibition (26 July!), we check in with some of our participating artists on how they are preparing their works. This story from Nicola Cerini about her inspiration and work process is particularly enjoyable: — “The work was inspired by a couple of fun kayaking trips through the Mangroves…
The Girl Who Fell In Love With The Mangroves, A Family Video Story by Geraldine Chansard
Geraldine Chansard’s sculpture Woman from the Mangroves is the catalyst for the creation of the video project The girl who fell in love with the mangroves. A crowdfunding campaign has been created in aide of the logistics involved for Geraldine to participate in the Mangroves from the Water touring exhibition in Australia this year. You…
Tranquil Khor Al Baidah
Click HERE to watch a short video of the views of Khor al Baidah, Umm Al Quwain on our YouTube channel. Thanks to local resident Tracy Bridle for sending us this video she and her family captured for us on their visit.
Watch the new videos on our YouTube channel!!
Our YouTube channel has been updated with two informative videos by participating artists Helen Martin and Nicola Cerini. Both artists introduce their work and share their nature -inspired processes.
Mangroves in the spotlight for UAE National Day
Mangroves from the Water planted a seed during 2014 -2017 through their touring exhibition in the UAE and the 2017 Mangroves Festival. We are very happy to see that the mangrove seed we planted in the UAE has turned into a tree. See this article in The National newspaper about the importance of the mangroves…
Podcast by Zahidah: Masainakum Massonah مسيناوكم مسوونا
Masainakum Massonah مسيناوكم مسوونا By Zahidah Zeytoun Millie The Arabic program ‘Masainakum Massonah’ goes to air from the City of Greater Geelong every Tuesday night 8 pm@ 94.7thepulse! A selection of Arabic songs, chosen story, popular quote, and music including an interview with one of Mangroves from the Water artists.
Happy International Mangroves Day!
‘Mangroves from the Water’ is a group multimedia art exhibition that would have been opening today in Geelong, Australia, to celebrate the Mangroves Day 26 July, https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/mangroveday. Due to the Corona virus pandemic the exhibition has been postponed to 26 July, 2021. In celebration of the upcoming Mangroves Day, ‘Mangroves from the Water’ committed International…
Zahidah’s interview on The Sustainable Hour, 22 July
In the run up to the International day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem (26 July), please tune in on Wednesday, 22 July to The Sustainable Hour, at 11 am, to listen to an interview with our curator Zahidah Zeytoun Millie! Details: The Pulse 94.7 FM, Geelong, Victoria, community radio, at 11 a.m. You…
Introducing our YouTube channel!
Mangroves from the Water is now on YouTube! Please follow our channel, and see some beautiful and informative videos of the United Arab Emirates and Australian mangroves.
Artist meet-up
We are lucky to have our ‘office’ in the middle of Mother Nature! Artist meet-ups are so much fun…
Victoria (Australia) Mangrove information kit
We are happy to share this information kit, detailing the mangroves and explaining the threats to the natural habitat, as well as ideas on how to protect it. Please follow this link to download the infokit: Mangroves_Vic_infokit_2011
Schedule of events
Here is the schedule of talks, events and performances during our exhibition: Mangroves from the water Gordon Gallery, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia 26 July – 15 August The exhibition will provide viewers with a range of media to appeal to as wide an audience as possible. The artists also hope to see discussions occurring throughout…
How do mangroves help us?
Information researched from the Australian Marine Environment Protection Association Did you know that both the habitat and the trees that live in the sea are called mangroves. Mangroves live in the area where the tide moves in and out along the coasts, estuaries and rivers. This area is called the intertidal zone. The tides move…
The mangrove animal life
Text and images sourced from the Australian Marine Environment Protection Association Mangroves are the supermarkets of the sea. The fertile mud is the original source of most of the mangrove’s food. The fertility of the mud comes from the falling mangrove leaves. Some animals live in the mangrove canopy and never step on the water…
Did you know…?
Did you know…. these interesting facts about mangroves? Two thirds of the fish we eat spend part of their life in mangroves. Mangroves are trees or shrubs that live in seawater. They occur in the area between high and low tide along the coast, estuaries and up rivers. Only two counties, Indonesia and Brazil have…
Appreciating nature’s beauty – Helen Martin
During this universally uncertain period, it helps to take time for reflection and appreciation. Being in isolation doesn’t mean one can’t still enjoy nature’s beauty. Helen Martin sent us these pictures from her visit to Warneet, Victoria, taken at the top of the bay where the Rutherford Creek flows into Western Port. (Photo taken by…
Introducing Malcolm Gardiner
We are proud to collaborate with Malcolm Gardiner, the president of the Land and Water Resources Otway Catchment (LAWROC). LAWROC is a Landcare group which is actively involved in Barwon fighting for the protection on the Victorian Wetlands, specifically rivers and creeks in part of the Otways, south of Colac. The desire to leave this…
Why protect the mangroves?
Mangroves and Marshes are key in the climate change battle! Here are some factual information, sourced from The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ‘s website (posted 2 Feb 2017) With the advent of green technologies, it is easy to view the battle against climate change as one for the tech world. A lesser-known…
Did you know…?
Did you know…. Not only does our curator Zahidah Zeytoun Millie lead and organizes the Mangroves from the Water exhibition, while painting from her kayak in the mangroves… …she also hosts a weekly radio talk show on 94.7 FM The Pulse ! Tune in!! She will be interviewing participating artists soon!
Announcement from our curator Zahidah
I am happy to announce about the multimedia ‘Mangroves from the Water in Geelong’ exhibition to open on the Mangroves Day, 26 July, 2020 at the Gordon Gallery, Deakin University, Waterfront. The Mangroves from the Water project members believe that through their art they can build awareness of the importance of protecting this important natural…
Announcing our collaboration with the Barwon Estuary Project
Mangroves from the Water exhibition is happy to collaborate with Barwon Estuary Project in Barwon Heads to join the world celebration of the mangroves and wetlands on the International Mangroves Day. The Barwon Estuary Project aims to increase their community’s knowledge and appreciation of the biodiversity and fragility of the local treasure, enabling all to care…
Watch the video of the Mangrove Tree Planting Day here!
Check out this amazing video made by Enrico Santucci, of the Mangrove Tree Planting Day that happened on the 18th February. Please click this link: Altona Mangroves planting – HD 720p.mov Or watch it on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCwHl58bA-A&fbclid=IwAR2yI7Ez–pcHLLc7-BdqXKmozLxlkPGVBdlDL6b4Uq5Uk_4RZcdaBayz6Q Thanks to Enrico for the video, Rebecca Morris from the University of Melbourne, and the amazing volunteers…
Announcing our collaboration with Ocean Tree Studios
Mangroves from the Water exhibition is happy to collaborate with Ocean Tree Studios in Florida, USA to join the world celebration of the mangroves and wetlands on the International Mangroves Day. Ocean Tree Studios is an environmental conservation organization founded in 2017 by Maya Greven (Founder, Creative Director). Their mission is inspired by the magnificent mangrove, the…
Get involved: Volunteer to plant mangrove trees!
Volunteer to plant Mangrove trees
A glimpse into the creative development process of Jacqui Dreessens
It is always interesting to know how artists/performers derive at their final works. We thank Jacqui for giving us a glimpse into her creative process, translating the inspiration from the natural mangrove environment by using images and words and ultimately transforming it into a physical dance performance. Writing poetry about the Ecology of Place is…
Mangroves Information signs, kindly provided by HCT-SJW
In collaboration with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)- Sharjah Women’s College, information signs were created and placed in various parts within the UAQ Mangroves to educate and inform visitors of the purpose, life cycle and animals in habitat within the mangroves. We are happy to share these here: Mangrove UAQ_2_15Jun17 We are very grateful…
Download the Mangroves Festival CATALOGUE here!!!
Mangroves from the Water CATALOGUE Click on the link above to DOWNLOAD the Mangroves Festival CATALOGUE!! This catalogue gives an overview of the Mangroves Festival held in March 2017 in Umm Al Quwain, showcasing all the talented participants.
View the Mangroves from the Water Booklet here!!
Download here: Mangroves BOOKLET We would like to present you with the Mangroves from the Water BOOKLET. Please follow the above link above to view or download this informative booklet, providing an overview of the UAQ Mangroves, the natural habitat and the evolution of the various art exhibitions and the Mangroves Festival.
Guest artists and performers at the Mangroves Festival
We would like to mention and thank all our guests artists and performers for participating in the Mangroves from the Water Festival this year! Fatma Lootah Studied art at the Baghdad Art Academy and the American University, Washington DCUSA. Fatma has lived and worked in Verona since 1984. She is highly regarded for having blended…
Exhibiting artists at the Mangroves from the Water Festival
We would like to mention and thank all the artists for participating in the Mangroves from the Water Festival this year, the first of its kind in Umm Al Quwain! Afshan Qureishi Afshan is a Dubai based artist having practiced for 30 years. She is highly passionate about art in all forms, and although she…
The story behind the blanket. We’ll keep you safe (2016-17) Community Project
The story of the blanket We’ll keep you safe (2016-17) is a community project to raise awareness of the mangroves in UAQ. The idea originated in 2015, whilst preparing for the first Mangroves from the Water group touring exhibition which opened in NYUAD Project Space Gallery, moved to Sharjah Fine Arts Society, UAQ Museum and Thejamjar…
Photos from our first day of Festival!
Here are some images of our first opening day of the Mangroved Festival. We were honoured to have H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla attend the event, along with many ministers and dignitaries.
Music by the mangroves. Karam Salahie performing live at our festival.
The Mangroves from the Water team would like to invite you to come to our Festival and appreciate the beauty of the mangroves whilst enjoying the soothing music by Karam Salahie. Details below:
Fantastic opportunity to paint from a kayak in the mangroves!!Workshop with Zahidah
Book your spot immediately, to paint from a kayak in the actual mangroves, tracing the foot (or rowing) steps of artist Zahidah, who will guide your way through. This workshop is a very special opportunity to work close within nature, experiencing the tranquility of the mangroves. This workshop is strictly for ladies only!!
Free, fun events and children’s activities!
Join the Mangroves from the Water team at our Mangroves Festival 2017. The Ministry of Youth & Knowledge Development UAQ are offering fun, free activities for children daily! Please see the below flyer for details:
Music performance by JawaHer at the Mangroves Festival 2017
The Mangroves from the Water team would like to invite you to come and enjoy this all female band on Saturday, Ladies Day, 11th March. Details below:
Hula Hoop performance at the Mangroves Festival
Join the Mangroves from the Water team at our Mangroves Festival 2017 to see this unique hula hoop dance performance by Morana Culinovic Kalajzic. Dates and times on the flyer below:
UAQ Marine Club provided photoshoot for Emirates Canadian University
We thank Umm Al Quwain Marine Club for providing two boats to take 10 students from the Emirates Canadian University College aimed at taking photos and videos to exhibit during the Festival.
FREE house boat trips in the UAQ mangroves during the Festival!
Please book your limited spot on the FREE house boat trips provided by the Umm Al Quwain Marine Club. Details below…
Book your stay at the Flamingo Beach Resort during the Festival weekend
The Flamingo Beach Resort in UAQ has a special offer over the weekend of the Mangroves from the Water Festival. Please call them directly to book your stay. Don’t forget to ask about their free boat trips!!!
The Mangroves from the Water Festival dates confirmed!!
We are pleased to announce the dates have been confirmed for our Festival, Wednesdsay 8th to Saturday 11th March at Khor al Miqas in the Umm Al Quwain mangroves – the first festival of its kind in UAQ. The festival is under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’ala, who will attend…
Mangroves from the Water (MFTW) 