Under Open Sky

Under Open Sky’s mission is to create spaces to explore the changing coastal climate. We seek to celebrate our universal connection to the sea by delving deeper into the stories, mythologies, culture, science and heritage of the coast. We’re informed by the climate and ecological crisis and do what we can to take action and nurture hope.

Experiences that start with sea: creative, curious & coastal.

  • Creative

    We celebrate multidisciplinary ways of engaging with the coast. Through our minds and bodies, through stories and science, we value the lived and learned knowledge of the sea

  • Curious

    We’re open-minded and want to delve deeper with our local communities. We use different tools for connecting and want to share these experiences

  • Coastal

    To us, the coast isn’t just the beach (as much as we love sandy toes!) but it’s also all the places impacted by the sea and coastline. This includes the architecture, infrastructure, rivers and other bodies of water, as well as the impact on people’s identities

"Under Open Sky"

Under open sky,
Where the first sunrise
Ignites each brand new day,
And sets on fire,
To inspire,
The crest on every wave.

Under open sky,
Where the seagulls' cry
Echoes all around,
Lies a sandy shore,
To explore,
With treasures to be found.

Under open sky,
Where bright kites fly,
My soul can wander free,
This windswept place
Invigorates
The deepest depths in me.

Under open sky,
Open up your eyes,
Let your senses come alive,
Inhale the air,
Let go your fears,
Embrace the chilled out vibe.

- Christopher Smith, project facilitator and participant

Funders and Supporters

We are very grateful for support from these funders and development organisations, who have helped us on our mission to connect people with the coast in meaningful ways:
    Bunny Duck Design logo
    CO-OP Logo
    Culture Declares Emergency logo
    Engage Logo
    Sport & Leisure Trust Great Yarmouth
    National Lottery Community Fund Logo
    Norfolk Community Foundation
    Norfolk County Council logo
    Sea Changers Logo
    TESCO Community Grants Logo

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