Orleans Public Art
Walking Tour
Marine Debris Community Weaving
“Artivist” Sarah J Thorington
“Artivist” Sarah J Thorington partnered with The Orleans Cultural District for Arts Week Orleans 2025. One sunny afternoon, all ages joined Sarah to create this Marine Debris Weaving project which combines nets, ghost gear, ropes and found objects from beach cleanups on Cape Cod.
A passionate protector of the planet Sarah can often be found cleaning beaches alone or as part of the Center for Coastal Studies “Beach Brigade.” She creates art utilizing the marine debris she finds and other reclaimed or repurposed items. Offering workshops and community projects Sarah keeps awareness on our single use plastic problem, climate change and the dangers facing all species on this planet, including humans.