We aim to create climate awareness through creative mediums.

In Fall 2024, a group of 6-8 students selected from the Kaufman, Thornton, and Dornsife Schools will be invited to participate in a series of focused discussions and learning events on issues related to climate change, including a guided, 3-day trip to the Wrigley Marine Science Center on Santa Catalina Island and a visit to the AltaSea campus at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. During this trip, students will learn first-hand about ongoing coastal research at the Wrigley Institute and at AltaSea, and engage with scientists on topical environmental and sustainability issues such as aquaculture, carbon management, habitat restoration, and native biodiversity. The group will also consider both sites and their contrasting environs - one superbly pristine and one resoundingly industrial - as inspiration toward and possible venues for related performance-based projects.

The project will culminate in the mentorship and production of 2-3 performance-based works or presentations in Spring 2025.

The goal of this initiative is to spark a culture of playful, innovative, creative processes and collaborations between artists and researchers, prioritizing risk-taking and robust engagement with science over a polished final product.