Event Highlights

Kim is Big Blue & You’s resident artist and we’re thrilled to welcome her back this year as our festival artist coordinator! Learn more!

Our Youth Resident Artist, Maredy Narea, is a Studio Arts student at FIU and will be creating a live mural at Art by the Sea, sharing her ocean-inspired vision while celebrating youth leadership through art. Learn more!

Experience The Ripple Effect, a live painting art activation where you can follow along with Beth as she creates live artwork and create your own work of art using the theme that Beth has created. This interactive experience invites youth to explore creativity, connection, and ocean conservation. Learn more!

We can’t wait to introduce the talented creatives who will help bring Art by the Sea to life! Check back soon for more details.

Explore ocean science through two interactive activities, including a marine conservation trivia game and a hands-on marine species identification and physiology experience. Learn more!

Dive into Mighty Mangroves, a hands-on wave model activity where participants create their own mini “hurricane” to see how mangroves protect our coastline and support healthy marine environments. Learn more!

Explore the power of coral restoration with Ocean Rescue Alliance International. Learn how cutting-edge reef restoration techniques are bringing damaged reefs back to life and strengthening marine ecosystems around the world. Learn more!

More hands-on ocean science stations will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

We’re excited to introduce our youth emcee Soleil River Nation, a talented 11-year-old actor, singer, musician, and model. She will also be performing original songs, all centered on caring for our planet and protecting our ocean! Learn more!

Breath and Splash Swim School is offering free swim lessons to Art by the Sea, teaching essential water safety and building confidence! Learn more!

Get ready to dance! Creative Stage Productions is turning Art by the Sea into a dance-party parade with stilt walkers and drummers weaving through the crowd!

Become a mermaid for the day at our Mocha Mermaid photobooth! Slip into a colorful mermaid fin, strike a pose, and capture the magic at our photobooth. Tap into the power of play and embrace your inner mermaid!

Compost For Life brings hands-on sustainability to Art by the Sea with a seed planting and compost activity.

More interactive experiences and activities will be announced soon. Stay tuned!