MEG O'HARA
artist | OCEAN CONSERVATION IN THE POLAR REGIONS
About Meg
Meg O’Hara is an artist and environmentalist focused on ocean conservation in the polar regions. She serves as Artist-in-Residence aboard research vessels in the Arctic and Southern Oceans, collaborating with scientists to support fieldwork and science communication.
Back in her studio, she translates these experiences into paintings that communicate the beauty and fragility of these ecosystems, from expedition to exhibition.
Her work has been presented internationally, including in Canada, the United States, England, France, Norway, South Korea, Argentina, and Monaco, in galleries, exhibitions, and private collections.
Meg is bilingual in English and French.
Art Series
Fellowships and Affiliations
Sustainable Ocean Alliance, Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy, 11th Hour Racing, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society, The Explorers Club, Protect Our Winters, WINGS Women of Discovery, SOI Foundation, Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition, IMPAC5, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Polar Symposium, Our Ocean Conference, United Nations Ocean Conference, Blue Economy Forum in Monaco, Canadian Art Council
Acquire Original Art
Custom commissions available by request, please inquire.
View Meg’s current art for purchase. Available for shipping worldwide.
Partnerships, Speaking and Creative Collaborations
Meg works with aligned brands to bring their stories to life through compelling visual content and storytelling.
Past brand collaborations include Baffin, Canada Goose, Arc’teryx, YETI, Protect Our Winters, and 11th Hour Racing.
Meg is also a sought-after speaker, presenting to audiences of over seven thousand. Her speaking engagements and presentations have included New York Climate Week, The Explorers Club, the Royal Geographical Society, the Canadian Embassies in Argentina and Iceland, Rideau Hall, the Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the United Nations Ocean Conference.
