A workshop for children aged 5-10. The participants learned more about some animals: they explored the creatures’ looks, food and habits. Poems about animals of the Baltic Sea, written by a Balticarium Friend – Elżbieta Krystek-Jones, were read aloud during the workshop. The descriptions of the animals inspired the children to create their own creatures of the Baltic Sea.

Moderator: Natalia Uryniuk
Organiser: National Centre For Culture, Poland
Place: Kordegarda Gallery, Warsaw, Poland
Date: 16th July, 2017

An interactive exhibition - composed of Baltic compositions of moving around and creating a dance sea creatures, involved three senses: touch, sight and hearing. And the fourth dimension was a variety of colors and shapes that stimulated the imagination. The aim of the exhibition was to draw public attention to the forgotten flora and fauna of the Baltic Sea and make people want to get involved in its protection by the means of the gained knowledge. The creation of the work is accompanied by the vision of the Earth as a common and equal space for people and animals. This exhibition is an annual presentation of the achievements of a selected scholarship holder of the National Centre for Culture Poland within the „Young Poland” programme. 

Artist: Natalia Uryniuk
Organizers: National Centre for Culture Poland
Curator: Anna Rakowska
Opening Ceremony: 4th July 2017
Exhibition Duration: 5th July -16th July 2017
Place: Gallery Kordegarda, Warsaw, Poland

On July 3rd, during the ceremonial gala at the Kamienica Theater, awards and distinctions were given to 19 campaigns chosen from 70 which entered the competition. The jurors judged not only creation and aesthetics, but also all communication activities including the selection of appropriate tools and efficiency. The evening was graced with performances of Marta Kossakowska "Marika" and Włodek Paprodziad Dembowski. Balticarium received a distinction in the category Socially Involved Campaigns - "What gained recognition of the jury was a beatiful creation, the potential for further spreading the idea abroad and showing that even a single person is able to accomplish  and consistently develop a social initiative, using his talent”

Laureate: Balticarium - Natalia Uryniuk
Organizer: Portal kampaniespoleczne.pl and Social Communication Foundation
Place: Kamienica Theater, Warsaw, Poland
Time: July 3, 2017

At the exhibition makes the sea depths much more fascinating. Natalia's works showing the animals and the world they live in, inspire us. The viewers of the exhibition start to create free associations, which is very stimulating for their imagination. The aim of my works is to show us that it is important to stay open-minded, to explore the world, to be interested in sea animals, to care for all the creatures and to think ecologically.

Artist: Natalia Uryniuk
Organizers: Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Guangzhou/EMGdotART 
Curator: Miranda Sun
Opening Ceremony and VIP Preview : 24th May 2017 18:30
Exhibition Duration: 25th May-24th Jun 2017
Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00 Mon-Sat
Place: EMGdotART, Guangzhou, China

Natalia Uryniuk for the first time inher life had the opportunity to give a lecture and workshop for sixty graphic students at one of China's best art schools: Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts.
It was a great experience for her! During the lecture she showed her illustrations among others from the Balticarium project and she talked about the work of the illustrator. The topic of the workshop was the creation of socio-ecological posters about microplastics. Students were very involved and made interesting interpretations of the topic. Natalia had the opportunity to meet wonderful professors and I hope that this will result in the cooperation between universities.

Lecturer: Natalia Uryniuk
Organizer: Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Canton
Place: Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, China
Date: May 22, 2017

At the Festival took place three events co-organized with the Balticarium. One of them was the exhibition of Natalia Uryniuk's illustration. Youth Theater Kosakowo prepared a theater performance on which Neptune and Wave brought children into the underwater world. They also read poetry about the animals of the Baltic by the poet Elzbieta Jones. They have prepared a lot of fun, including the singing of the sea song together with children. In addition, at the festival took place workshops "Baltic and its friends" led by KamiKaa - Kamila Szelągowicz. During the workshops children and parents prepared colored animals of the Baltic Sea. 

Lecturer: Natalia Uryniuk, Kamila Szelągowicz, Kosakowski Youth Theater
Organizer: Children's Festival of Creativity
Place: Cultural House in Pierwoszyn, Poland
Date: May 13, 2017

The exhibition was part of the promotional stand of the Republic of Poland on the Europe Day in Kiev. The illustrations were prepared in Polish and in Ukrainian. There were also two photography exhibitions "2017 - Vistula Year" and "Polish cities located on the banks of the Vistula River". During the gala concert, which commenced the celebration of Europe Day, the orchestra performed Polonez Ogiński's "Farewell to Homeland". In addition, a promotional film "Poland - learn more" was shown. Teachers of Polish language in the form of games and fun conducted classes in Polish.

Artist: Natalia Uryniuk
Organizer: Polish Institute in Kiev
Place: St. Sophia Square, Kiev, Ukraine
Time: May 14, 2017

During the meeting of the Polish Academy of Children, young students listened to two lectures. The first lecture "Our faithful friend - the dog" was led by nine years old Malgosia. Children learned that cynology is a science dealing with dog breeding, training, studying dog’s behavior and also they learned the breeds of dogs. The second lecture "Baltic Sea Animals" was presented by Balticarium. Children learned what species of animals live in the Baltic Sea. They met the five selected animals: the moon jelly, the lumpsucker, the bay barnacle, the eurasian oystercatcher and the lagoon cockle. In addition, they learned how to use Balticarium educational games to have fun and learn about Baltic Sea animals in the same time.

Lecturer: Klaudia Iwanek,
Organizer: the Polish Academy of Children,
Place: Academy of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland
Date: April 28, 2017