Returning by popular demand, Washed Ashore - a traveling art exhibit in Galveston Island - is aimed at educating the public about the hazards of plastic pollution in the world’s waterways.
Have you ever seen an 8-foot-tall octopus? How about a bald eagle with a 17-foot wingspan? Head down to Galveston and meet Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, a FREE, engaging family exhibit on display at various locations across Galveston Island.
Date(s): Dec 15, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Washed Ashore’s huge, awe-inspiring sculptures are constructed entirely of plastic debris that has washed up on America's beaches and are designed to demonstrate the scale of plastic pollution found in our oceans and waterways.
Artists have intentionally placed familiar items like buckets and shovels at children’s eye level to convey the importance of keeping beaches clean. Each sculpture graphically illustrates the tragedy of plastic in our oceans and waterways and aims to encourage conservation.
The Galveston collection marks the first time these sculptures have been outside of a gated, central location and is free to the public.
Location: Pier 21
Location: Saengerfest Park
Location: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Location: Galveston Children's Museum
Location: Moody Gardens
Washed Ashore is passionate about ocean conservation and education. Designed for educators, our learning hub provides curriculum that inspires.
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