The UK has a beautiful, diverse natural ecosystem that often goes unnoticed. With the Climate and Ecological Emergency playing an ever increasing part of our lives, it is time to draw attention to our most precious wildlife and natural habitats.
With more attention and education on the beauty and fragility of UK's biodiversity, we can better protect and support our island's natural habitats.
We had a sell-out opening night on World Wildlife Day (3rd March) for Future Leap's Wildlife Photography Opening Night (an evening of inspiring talks, relaxed networking and sustainably-sourced catering).
Please pop in to visit the beautiful photographs on display. The exhibition is free and open until 5pm on Wednesday 9th March.
On Opening Night, we welcomed to speak:
- Ian Barrett, Chief Executive, Avon Wildlife Trust
- Lucie Muir, CEO, Wildscreen
- Rupert Morley, Managing Director, Niche Frames
Support local, budding photographers and celebrate biodiversity in the UK at this local Wildlife Photography Exhibition kindly sponsored by Niche Frames.
03.03.22 - Opening Night (including talks, catering, official opening and voting launch)
04.03.22 - 09.03.22 - Free Exhibition open at Future Leap (voting open)
10.03.22 - Voting and exhibition close
From 3rd March till 9th March, you can vote for your favourite exhibit - one lucky photographer will win a Future Leap award, £100 free coworking credit and free access to our standard events for a year!
Future Leap offers a spacious, covid-compliant event space with MHVR air conditioning units which take out old air and bring new air in. We also have reduced our capacity so you can be mindful of each other's space. We ask all physical attendees to take a lateral flow test before arriving.
Ian Barrett, Chief Executive, Avon Wildlife Trust
Ian will talk about the importance of wildlife for life on earth, the ecological emergency we are currently facing and how local groups are aiming to inspire and enable people to take action for nature and bring wildlife back to the West of England.
Lucie Muir, Director, Wildscreen
Wildscreen have a firm belief in the power of visual storytelling in making a positive impact for natural world conservation. Lucie will be talking about innovations in the natural history industry and how to support the shift towards local talent telling their own stories about native wildlife. She will also cover opportunities currently available for emerging photographers through Wildscreen such as a photography competition, networking events and our global community.
Agenda
7:00pm – 7:30pm – Food, Drinks, Gallery View
7:30pm – 7:35pm – Future Leap Welcome
7:35pm – 7:45pm – Ian Barrett, Chief Executive, Avon Wildlife Trust
7:45pm – 7:55pm – Lucie Muir, CEO, Wildscreen
7:55pm – 8pm – Official Opening by Niche Frames
8pm – 8:30pm – Voting, Drinks, Gallery View
This event is kindly sponsored by Niche Frames.
Niche is a Bristol based business that has been picture framing since 1995. First started in Stokes Croft, the so called ‘beating heart of Bristol’, they quickly became an institution for upcoming artists and art buyers to take their work. They are now settled on Zetland Road, framing and printing for some of Bristol’s best artists and photographers.
Meet the Speakers!
Ian Barrett, Chief Executive, Avon Wildlife Trust
Ian is Chair of the West of England Nature Partnership andd Chief Executive of Avon Wildlife Trust, where he leads a team working to bring wildlife back to the Bristol and Bath city-region and inspire people with a love of nature. In February 2020, Ian and the Mayor of Bristol declared an ecological emergency for Bristol, making it the first UK city to do so. Before joining the Trust, Ian was England South Director at Sustrans where he led work to enable people to travel in ways that are better for their health and the environment. His background includes twelve years working for Defra on a range of environmental policy areas including ecosystems, marine biodiversity, green infrastructure, forestry, water quality, flooding, landscape and outdoor recreation.
Lucie Muir, Director, Wildscreen
Graduating with a BSc Zoology and an MSc in Wildlife Conservation Management from Newcastle University, Lucie joined the conservation charity Wildscreen in 2005 and was appointed Director in 2015. Lucie leads on the Wildscreen Festival – the biggest global gathering of filmmakers, photographers and conservation organisations. She firmly believes in the power of storytelling to inspire everyone to experience and protect our natural world.
Opportunities, Suggestions and Conditions
Physical Attendees: It is important we look after each other and keep safe. We recommend all attendees take a lateral flow test prior to arrival. Please do not attend if you have any covid symptoms or are having to self isolate. Physical attendees must adhere to all safety guidelines sent in advance of the event.
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