Artists and community organizers gather to reclaim the future and ignite powerful social change in consumer and visitor behavior.
Everyone who has seen Washed Ashore’s stunning pieces of public art made from reclaimed marine debris has wondered “How’d they do that?”
Art to Save The Sea will occur May 6th 5:30 -7:30 pm at the Bay City Art Center and May 7th 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Seaside Brewing. Search Eventbright “Art To Save The Sea” for additional events in Gleneden Beach, Yachats, and Brookings. Attendees of these gatherings will learn the process behind these masterpieces and see a visual presentation by John Tannous, Executive Director of Washed Ashore which explains everything.
Over the next two years several large pieces of public art will be created and sighted in various communities on the Central and Northern Oregon Coast. Communities interested in securing such a piece of public art should attend and inquire about the siting process.
After learning about the unique process Washed Ashore has championed, interested artists and community organizers can apply for a multi-week artist residency in Bandon to dive deeper into their process and support the creation of future pieces of public art from marine debris.
Some scholarships and living stipends are available by the generous support of the Oregon Coast Visitors Association and Travel Oregon.
Entire Event Schedule & RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-to-save-the-sea-discover-washed-ashore-and-do-more-tickets-60037658252
May 6th 5:30 -7:30pm (Bay City)
Bay City Arts Center 5680 A Street Bay City, Or 97107
May 7th 5:30 – 7:30pm (Seaside)
Seaside Brewing 851 Broadway Seaside OR 97138
May 16th 5:30pm – 7:30pm (Yachats)
Yachats Commons Building 441 Hwy 101 N, Yachats, OR 97498
Bella the Angelfish on a Reef, which is 7′ L x 5’8″ W x 5′ H
May 17th 5:30pm -7:30pm (Gleneden Beach)Eden Hall 6675 Gleneden Beach Loop Gleneden Beach, OR 97388
Bella the Angelfish on a Reef, which is 7′ L x 5’8″ W x 5′ H
May 21st 5:30pm -7:30pm (Brookings)
Crissey Field State Recreation Site US 101, Brookings, OR 97415
MORE INFORMATION:
About Washed Ashore: Washed Ashore builds and exhibits aesthetically powerful art to educate a global audience about plastic pollution in oceans and waterways and spark positive changes in consumer habits.
News Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNEJhPj_yUY
Learn More: http://washedashore.org/#
About Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA):
Our Vision: A coastal utopia for all which will be realized by Our Mission: Inspire travel & strengthen collaboration to create & steward a sustainable coastal economy.
We are the official Regional Destination Management Organization (RDMO) and promotional entity for the Oregon Coast, as designated by the Oregon Tourism Commission, DBA Travel Oregon. Our association is comprised of Chambers of Commerce, Visitor Centers/Bureau, resource management entities and 100+ private tourism businesses along Oregon’s 363 miles of coastline.
We advocate on behalf of the coastal tourism industry by facilitating industry alignment, coordinating industry management efforts and by engaging in cooperative promotional activities which achieve maximum, measurable benefits for our coastal economy with minimal negative impacts on its quality of life. Learn more: https://visittheoregoncoast.com/industry-resources/
About Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors’ experiences by providing information, resources and trip planning tools that inspire travel and consistently convey the exceptional quality of Oregon. The commission aims to improve Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening the economic impacts of the state’s $11.8 billion tourism industry that employs more than 112,000 Oregonians. Visit TravelOregon.com to learn more.
