Exhibition “Demain l’Océan?” - Youth workshops and courses (3 -18 years old)

To ensure that the "Demain l'Océan?" (Tomorrow the Ocean?) exhibition is accessible to all, the Department of Cultural Affairs is organising thrilling tours and creative workshops for children of all ages.

This exhibition takes young visitors on a voyage across the seas and oceans, raising their awareness of marine conservation issues.

With various youth activities on offer, such as painting workshops, children will be able to unleash their creativity, spending an afternoon as artists, using the exhibition displays to inspire their mini artworks. 

Workshop programme:

For children aged 3-5

• "L’océan en couleurs" (The ocean in colours), Wednesdays from 4pm to 5pm
  Using reproductions of paintings by Lucas Arruda, children will explore the colours of the ocean. There are felt-tip pens for drawing, shiny paper for making collages, and transparent materials to get creative with
  This workshop offers a visual experience of the ocean, an introduction to the concept of 'biodiversity', and the opportunity to listen to the soothing sounds of the sea

For children aged 6-9

• "Mon tableau de la mer" (My painting of the sea), Wednesdays from 2pm to 3pm
  Inspired by the works of Claire Tabouret and Farah Atassi, children will create a drawing of a character staring out to sea
  There will also be a discussion about the connection between people and the ocean, and the emotions that the sea can stir up
• "La chasse aux trésors… et aux déchets !" (A treasure hunt... for litter!), Thursdays from 2pm to 3pm
  An exploration game: children search for "treasure" hidden in sensory bins (sand, paper, seaweed, etc.) and are challenged to figure out which are natural treasures, and which are man-made waste
  This workshop features an introduction to waste sorting, the importance of recycling, and an exploration of Malachi Farrell's artwork "Fish Flag Mourant"

For ages 10-14

• "Mission : Océan" (Mission: Ocean) Thursdays from 4pm to 5.30pm
  Young artists, scientists, explorers, and activists will create a piece of art that addresses a critical ocean issue, such as endangered species, pollution, or melting ice caps
  There will also be a discussion about the works of Barthélémy Toguo and Malachi Farrell, along with a chance to create symbolic artworks: a drawing or collage depicting an endangered species, a polluted sea, or a poetic vision of the endangered ocean, using various mediums (drawing, painting, collage)
• "Art et urgence climatique" (Art and the climate crisis), Fridays from 2pm to 3.30pm
  Create a collage poster using archive photos, magazines and quotes taken from the exhibition labels
  Explore the links between art and ecology through a discussion on possible conservation measures

For ages 14-18

• "Dans la peau d’un protecteur des océans" (The role of an Ocean Guardian), on Fridays from 4pm to 5.30pm
  Create an abstract painting in the style of an artist or as a representation of the participants' perception of the ocean
  Explore the links between art and ecology through a discussion on possible conservation measures

Useful information:

Quai Antoine I Exhibition Hall – 4 Quai Antoine I – 1st floor – Monaco
The exhibition runs until 7 September 2025 (free admission).
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 1pm to 7pm - Closed on Mondays.
The workshops are limited to 10 participants.
Youth workshops run until 5 September. 
Reserve your free place via: +377 98 98 83 03 or the following email address: infodac@gouv.mc