"Thunderstorm Rolling In" by Marlys Farn-Guillette
We Are the Watershed
On Friday May 1st and Saturday May 2nd, 2026, you are invited to a free, hope-filled gathering called We are the Watershed. The aim of the gathering is to celebrate nature, to express eco-grief, and to spur collective action toward revitalizing the health of Peskotomuhkatikuk – the homelands and waters of the Peskotomuhkati [Passamaquoddy] Peoples. Humans are deeply connected with nature, harms to nature have rippling effects throughout our communities, and restorative actions create benefits for nature and humans alike.
Image from Schoodic Riverkeepers. Map by Ed Bassett, 2013.
We are the Watershed is a collective of environmental, arts, and Indigenous-led organizations working toward re-connecting humans with nature, to revitalizing the health of nature, waterways, estuaries, and the Bay in Peskotomuhkatikuk.
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We are seeking input from creatives throughout Peskotomuhkatikuk (spanning the border) to add to a publication which will be sold by donation at the event, to raise funds for community-building efforts, public engagement, and continued restoration efforts. Entries can include written word, and/or visual arts of any kind.
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We are also seeking submissions of physical works for an exhibition that will be on display at EAC from May 1 to 15. Artists under 18 will keep 100% of the proceeds; artists over 18 will keep 70%.
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Join us in ceremony as we honour Mother Nature, mourn losses, and celebrate collective efforts to restore the health of our Watershed.
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​​What is We Are the Watershed?
We Are the Watershed is a two-day event planned for early May at Eastport Arts Center for the purpose of celebrating and conserving the watershed of Passamaquoddy Bay and Skutik River.
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Planned activities and events include:
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theatrical performances (including components from the "Council of All Beings" and "Becoming Seagrass")
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musical performances (TBA)
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a publication of written and visual works
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a gallery exhibition of physical works
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culinary opportunities
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information expo
How can I get involved?
We are currently seeking submissions of visual and written works for publication, with the compiled works being sold during the We Are the Watershed event to raise funds for continued promotion and awareness of the conservation of Passamaquoddy Bay and the Skutik River. Click below to learn more.
Upcoming events
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March 7 at 10 am - Lubec Memorial Library - Call for art/introductory event
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March 29 at 3 pm - Eastport Arts Center - The role of arts in conservation (panel talk)
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May 1 & 2 - Eastport Arts Center - Coordinated events, stay tuned for schedule
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May 1-15 - Eastport Arts Center - Exhibition of community works
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Can't attend an introductory event in person but still want the experience? View the first Call for Art below (held by Alison Ross on February 7 at EAC).
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A collaborative project of:
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Living Tide
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Schoodic Riverkeepers
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​Skutik River
Restoration Trust