Conference Presentations
– Zeytoun Millie, Z.Z. “Mangroves Art and Ecological Intimacy.” Australasian Mangrove and Saltmarsh Network – Connecting for Coastal Co-Becoming, The University of Queensland, 20 November 2024.
– Zeytoun Millie, Z.Z. “Mangroves from the Water.” Australasian Mangrove and Saltmarsh Network – Living Coasts, The University of Adelaide, 15 November 2023.
“Mangroves in Southern Victoria”. Presented via Zoom to the Rotary Club Corio Bay, 21 August 2020
EXPO 2018, DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
“Mangroves from the Water”. Presented at the Humans in Geelong Expo 2018, Deakin University, 6 October 2018
MANGROVES IN SOUTHERN VICTORIA
Presented at the Combined Probus Club of Lara 2018, 17 October 2018
MANGROVES FROM THE WATER
The World Trade Club Dubai, 24 May 2017
HEALTH DAY EVENT - MANGROVES
Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital, 26 September 2016
FROM SAFA TO STARCHITECTURE
Higher Colleges of Technology, Ras al Khaimah, UAE, 10 December 2008
Consultant– Organiser – A Day without Plastic Bags, Ajman City Council, UAE May 2017
CEO, Mangroves Festival 2017; Mar 2016 – Apr 2017
- Umm Al Quwain, UAE, 18 – 21 Mar. 30 artists.
- In partnership with the Umm Al Quwain Government in association with the Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology, Wasit Wetland Reserves and UAE ministries and schools.
- Achieved a partnership with the UAQ Government to host fine art, music, heritage and scientific exhibitions, workshops, tours and art competitions along with sporting events (walking and traditional rowing) in location in the mangroves over four days to raise awareness of the beauty and ecological importance of the mangroves regions of the UAE in order to protect them.
- Lead the Mangroves from the Water Festival 2017 team
Curator of touring exhibition/UAE; Oct 2015 – Mar 2016
- Mangroves from the Water UAE Series, New York University of Abu Dhabi, Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi, Emirates Arts Society, Umm Al Quwain National Museum, thejamjar Dubai- October 2015 to March 2016
- Sought & negotiated sponsorship for the entire series from the Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi.
- Prepared & coordinated all arrangements for 10 artists.
- Liaised & negotiated with artists, galleries & sponsors regarding budgeting, installation, accommodation, tours, timings & placement.
- Coordinated marketing including interviews with artists for MBC Arabia TV & the National newspaper.
- Produced the exhibition booklet.
- Managed all sales at front of house.
- Organised inhouse sketching & sewing workshops (thejamjar). Organised & lead sketching from kayak workshops and boat tours in the Umm Al Quwain mangroves.
- Participated as an artist.Multi-media: painting, film, installations, sculpture, short stories.