Entry
Free entry, donations welcome
Date
Sat 20 Jun 2026
Time
1–2pm
Location
Foyle rooms, Turner Contemporary
Grounding the weekend’s conversations, this panel explores Margate’s deep and evolving relationship with the sea, from its history as a seaside resort to its present-day cultural revival. Speakers will reflect on how coastal identity shapes community, heritage, and future possibilities.
About the Panel
Speakers
Polly Brannan—Artistic Director, Open School East
Dan Thompson—artist and historian
Phil Hubbard—Professor of Urban Studies, Kings College London
Moderator
Amber Massie-Blomfield—UK arts consultant, producer and writer
One Ocean 2026 is a weekend of free talks, workshops and screenings on art, adaptation and the future of our oceans. Supported by the UK National Commission for UNESCO, Turner Contemporary presents a rich public programme of talks, documentary and artist film screenings, workshops and community activities. Through art, science and storytelling, One Ocean translates complex environmental issues into accessible, action-driven experiences.
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Art & Environment
How art, creativity and community are working to protect our coastline.
