The Giving Ocean A fundraiser in celebration Of World Oceans Day - June 13, The Lab Victoria
The ocean nurtures us, nourishes us, inspires us, and protects us. This evening is our chance to give something back.
The Giving Ocean brings together art, food, conversation, and community in support of ocean conservation — and is itself a love letter to the sea.
At the heart of the evening is a pop-up art exhibition titled The Giving Ocean, inspired by Shel Silverstein's beloved The Giving Tree, featuring local artists working across multiple media, each reflecting the many ways the ocean shapes life, livelihood, emotion, and community.
The evening includes:
Pop-up art exhibition featuring multiple local artists across different media
Live poem reading by Victoria poet laureate Marie Metaphor, giving the ocean a voice
Silent auction
Panel of speakers including Katie (Last Name), athlete and ocean advocate with Surfrider, and Aki Kaltenbach, the founder behind vegan seafood brand Save Da Sea — more to be announced
Oyster bar with buck-a-shuck by Shuck Taylor's and a grazing table presented by Finest at Sea, with plant-based seafood spreads by Save Da Sea
Non-alcoholic cash bar presented by Fizz
Door prize
And more, with support from a range of local sponsors and partners
Your ticket directly supports ocean conservation. Proceeds to be distributed among Surfrider Foundation, Georgia Strait Alliance, and SeaLegacy — and attendees vote on the fourth recipient on the night.
Come and go as you please throughout the evening. A full schedule will be posted so you can plan around the speakers, the readings, or simply the oysters. Any amount of time — and any level of support — is warmly welcomed.
We look forward to seeing you at The Lab Victoria on June 13.