Artist Boat

Summer Camp has now concluded. There will be Fall and Winter Camp if you are interested. Dates will be posted soon. Please check our website for more information on upcoming dates and times for Fall and Winter Camp. https://www.artistboat.org/teach-youth/

Artist Boat would like to extend their deepest gratitude to our community businesses and individuals, and their generous support and sponsorship of Float the Boat 2024! Your commitment to our cause and your contribution will make a significant impact on the preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment in Galveston. 👏 Thank you to a few of our 2024 Float the Boat Sponsors! R.J. & Heather Lingle, Skip & Jonni Almoney, Del Papa Distributing Company, Tom & Ann Kelsey, , , Morgan Stanley Graystone, Bud & Kathy Kulesza, Texas Coast Hotels, Norma Rubin.

It's not too late to sponsor Float the Boat this October! Your partnership plays a key role in Artist Boat's success, and we appreciate your support. Please consider sponsoring Float the Boat and joining businesses and individuals in our community that are saving the precious.

👏A HUGE shout out to a handful of our 2024 Float the Boat Sponsors! Jean Walker, Moody Foundation, Darryl & Nancy Greenfield, Jim Elskes & Edee Harvey, Doug Little & Bonnie White, Keith & Julia Little, Roger & Dee Zimmerman, Streidl Krueger Farm, Brenda E. Lifetime Trust 🙂

Today is Noah’s last day with the Habitat and Stewardship program here at Artist Boat. A rising senior at Texas A&M University at Galveston majoring in Marine Sciences, Noah has been a huge help around the Coastal Heritage Preserve this summer, cutting invasive trees, repairing fence lines, and helping with endangered bird surveys. Thank you for your hard work and good luck with your studies!

Be a Float the Boat sponsor! Sponsorship deadline is August 16 for inclusion on printed marketing collateral (invitations & posters). Please see opportunities below.

The sunset dinner series will take place on the prairie and under the stars on October 19, 25 & 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

As a Sponsor your support will directly help Artist Boat's efforts to save land, protect the wildlife that depends upon our region’s wild places, help serve more youth, and guarantee that we are here in the future another 20 years.

Email [email protected] to secure your sponsorship and table!

Sponsorships will still be available after this date. Individual tickets go on sale August 16.

Registration Closes September 1, 2024.
Be sure to register for the chance to win $1,000 in our Marine Debris Art Contest. Winners and selected juried art pieces will be on display October 5th to October 28th. Learn more at:
https://www.artistboat.org/marine-debris-art-contest/
Having a problem registering? We will be happy to walk you through the registration process. Call us a 409-632-0388!

♥️ We are so thankful for Artist Boat's ongoing support of our organization events from community businesses and individuals. Your generous contributions has made a tremendous impact on our cause and we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your dedication. Here's a BIG THANK YOU to some of our 2024 Float the Boat sponsors! 👏 Gerry Hite, Kelly Kelley, Energy, Rob & Kim Kirschner, Jim & Jodie Bevill, Brenda G. Weiser, Barbara Thompson & Joan Richardson.

Artist Boat has incredible supporters! Their benevolent gifts has enabled us to make a lasting impact on the coastal margins and the marine environment, and it is absolutely invaluable! ❤️ We could not express enough gratitude for your generosity! Your sponsorship of Float the Boat has been an incredible benefit to our team and organization and we are so grateful for your kindness. Thank you to a handful our 2024 Float the Boat Sponsors: Cafe, Bakery, Wayne Dorris & Jacqui Hecht, John P. McGovern Foundation, Sally Robinson and Kathy Tiernan, Randy & Kelly Bailey, Norm & Beth Roobaert.

Calling all volunteers! Float the Boat is looking for volunteers for the 3 night dinner series on October 19, 25 & 26. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering at Float the Boat please email [email protected] or call 409-632-0388.

Time is running out to register for our Marine Debris Art Contest! Register by September 1st for your chance to win $1,000 and have your art displayed at Galveston Art League. Prizes sponsored by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees.
Please call our headquarters if you have any issue with registration. We would be happy to walk you through the process.
https://www.artistboat.org/marine-debris-art-contest/
Galveston Park Board of Trustees Galveston Artist Residency Galveston Island's ARToberFEST Galveston Island Galveston Island Tree Conservancy Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council

Interested in learning about the different ocean zones of the Gulf of Mexico? The mural at RYSS (Raul Yzaguirre schools for success) North East STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) academy is the perfect place to start! Check out their amazing work!

This educational mural, which was painted by students in NE STEM's summer school programming and Artist Boat's Ocean STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) residency, visually communicates six zones of the ocean. Student's learned all about contour line, composition, and color theory to prepare them for the completion of the approximately 80 square foot mural!

What animals can you identify in the mural? Share them in the comments!

Join Artist Boat Eco-Art Educators on a kayak tour exploring the wetlands of west Galveston Bay. Register today by visiting https://www.artistboat.org/public-kayak-registration/

Be A Float The Boat Sponsor - Sponsorship Deadline is August 15 for inclusion on printed marketing collateral (Invitations & Posters). Sponsorships will still be available after this date, and tickets go on Sale August 16!

Today, we are asking you to partner with Artist Boat by becoming a Sponsor for Float the Boat. The sunset dinner series will take place on the prairie and under the stars on Saturday, October 19th, Friday, October 25th, and Saturday, October 26th from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

As a Sponsor your support will directly help Artist Boat's efforts to save land, protect the wildlife that depends upon our region’s wild places, help serve more youth, and guarantee that we are here in the future another 20 years.

If you would like to help support Artist Boat with a Sponsorship or would like more details about Float the Boat please go here https://www.artistboat.org/special-events

Summer Camp is coming to an end. But Fall camp and Winter Camp will be coming soon. Please check our website for more information. https://www.artistboat.org/teach-youth/

$1,000 CASH PRIZE
Win one of 4 cash prizes and a chance to have your art displayed at a professional art gallery! Register for the Marine Debris Art Contest today! Winners announced October 5th at Galveston Art League for Art Walk.
https://www.artistboat.org/marine-debris-art-contest/
Prizes sponsored by Galveston Park Board of Trustees.
Galveston Island Tree Conservancy Galveston Artist Residency Greater Galveston Local Galveston Island's ARToberFEST Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council Galveston Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife Texas Parks and Wildlife Galveston Arts Center

Win $1,000 in the Marine Debris Art Contest
Win one of 4 Cash Prizes sponsored by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. Winners and selected juried art pieces will be on display at the Galveston Art League from October 5th to 28th.
Winners announced at the Galveston Art Walk on October 5th. Ages 13+.
Register now! https://www.artistboat.org/marine-debris-art-contest/
Galveston Arts Center Galveston Island Citizens' Environmental Coalition (Houston)Galveston County Coastal & Marine Resources - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Galveston Island's ARToberFEST Galveston Island Tree Conservancy Visit Galveston Island, Texas Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Galveston Artist Residency Galveston Artistry Galveston Art page Galveston Art Talk Visual Art GISD Schools Galveston Fine Arts Houston Arts Alliance Art League Houston

Win $1,000 in the Marine Debris Art Contest
Call for Artists & Conservationists. Win one of 4 Cash Prizes sponsored by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. Winners and selected juried art pieces will be on display at the Galveston Art League from October 5th to 28th. Winners announced at the Galveston Art Walk on October 5th. Ages 13+.
Register now! https://www.artistboat.org/marine-debris-art-contest/
Galveston Arts Center Galveston Island Citizens' Environmental Coalition (Houston)Galveston County Coastal & Marine Resources - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program Houston Kids Out And About Houston Life Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council Galveston Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife Visit Galveston Island, Texas Galveston Artist Residency Galveston Artistry Galveston Certified Tourism Ambassadors Galveston Art page Galveston Island's ARToberFEST Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau

Artist Boat is working with others around Texas to bring back a state chapter of the Marine Educators Association.

Help Artist Boat and others Saving the Precious by supporting this year's Float the Boat 3 night dinner series with a sponsorship. Download our auction formhttps://www.artistboat.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-FORM-Sponsor-Package.pdf

A HUGE THANKS to our 2024 Float the Boat Sponsors: Jean Walker Moody Foundation Darryl & Nancy Greenfield, Keith & Julie Little, Streidl Krueger Farm, Jim Elskes & Edee Harvey, Roger & Dee Zimmerman, Doug Little & Bonnie White, Kelly Kelley RE/MAX, CenterPoint Energy Barbara Thompson & Joan Richardson, Mosquito Cafe Bakery Wayne Dorris & Jacqui Hecht, Sally Robinson & Kathy Tiernan, Skip & Jonni Almoney, Del Papa Distributing Company Tom & Ann Kelsey, Economy Liquor 23rd Street, Frost and Morgan Stanley Graystone.

Artist Boat staff is spreading the word of our great programs and partnerships at the National Marine Educators Association Conference in Boston this week.
Galveston Park Board of Trustees
Galveston Independent School District
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA B-WET

Eco-Art Camp "Turtle Time" will be held from Aug 5th to Aug 9th. Location will be in our "Barn" located at 13330 Settegast Rd. Galveston, TX 77554. If you would like more information please visit our website. https://www.artistboat.org/summer-eco-camps/

The mural is coming together for RYSS North East STEM Academy and Artist Boat’s Ocean STEAM residency!

Students learned all about contour line, composition, color, and the zones of the ocean to prepare them to create an 80 square foot mural in their cafeteria! This mural includes the 6 zones of the ocean, and each student in the program helped with painting, drawing, and planning the composition.

Check out their amazing depictions of marine life found in the aphotic zone of the ocean!

Register to Win $1,000!
Call for Artists & Conservationists. Win one of 4 Cash Prizes sponsored by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. Winners and selected juried art pieces will be on display at the Galveston Art League from October 5th to 28th. Winners announced at the Galveston Art Walk on October 5th. Ages 13+.
Register now! https://www.artistboat.org/marine-debris-art-contest/
Galveston Arts Center Galveston Island Citizens' Environmental Coalition (Houston)

Conducting restoration activities on the ocean requires people to live and work on a ship for weeks or even months at a time. Ever wonder how this unique life differs from life on land? Join folks LIVE on the C-Innovation M/V Island Intervention in the Gulf of Mexico to learn more about the fascinating routines and unusual experiences of humans living at sea. Tune in Sunday 7/28 at 3pm EDT here:

Gulf Restoration Livestream - Life at sea Experience science at sea in real time as experts work to restore deep-sea habitats that were impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Conducting restora...

Our campers are drawing and dissecting sharks this week. If your 6-10 year old would like to attend Eco-Art Camp this summer give us a call. We have two weeks left, Keep Our Seas Plastic Free and Turtle Time.
409-632-0388