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): On exhibit through Sept 30, 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
Address: 2100 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
Location: Saengerfest Park
Address: 2302 The Strand
Location: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Address: 2501 Seawall Blvd
Location: Galveston Children's Museum/ Moody Mansion
Address: 2618 Broadway Avenue J
Location: Moody Gardens
Address: 1 Hope Blvd
Location: Nia Cultural Center
Address: 2217 The Strand
Location: Rainforest Cafe
Address: 5310 Seawall Blvd
Location: Galveston Island Visitors Center
Address: 2228 Mechanic St
Location: Grand Galvez
Address: 2024 Seawall Blvd
Location: Galveston Children's Museum/ Moody Mansion
Address: 2618 Broadway Ave J
Location: Dellanera RV Park
Address: 10901 Termini San Luis Pass Rd
Location: Artist Boat Heritage Preserve
Address: 13117 Settegast Rd
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