Jan 23, 2021
Artist Patrick Ching (top left) will share his passion for art and nature as the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuaryâs 2021-22 artist in residence.
Photo courtesy Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary recently named marine artist Patrick Ching as its 2021-22 artist in residence.
The sanctuary recognizes professional artists who work with the sanctuary to help further their mission of protection for humpback whales in Hawaiian waters. Previous artists who have donated their time, energy and artistic expertise to help promote the sanctuary and its work include contemporary artist Robert Lyn Nelson.