Lighthouse ArtCenter to Unveil “Save Our Shores”

Guests can celebrate the culmination of a conservation art project created by campers at a family-friendly event August 3

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Queen angelfish. Photo courtesy Lighthouse ArtCenter
Queen angelfish. Photo courtesy Lighthouse ArtCenter

Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta will unveil “Save Our Shores,” the culmination of an eight-week-long conservation art project created by talented summer campers in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) at Blowing Rocks Preserve.

Zebra longwing butterfly. Photo courtesy Lighthouse ArtCenter
Zebra longwing butterfly. Photo courtesy Lighthouse ArtCenter

The exhibition showcases eight assemblages constructed from marine debris that each represent species found at Blowing Rocks Preserve. The assemblages highlight the natural beauty of our shores and raise awareness about protecting coastal ecosystems.

The public is invited to attend a free, family-friendly event celebrating the collaborative art project on August 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lighthouse ArtCenter. Guests can interact with representatives from the Nature Conservancy while enjoying great art, light bites, and refreshments. For more information, click here.

Campers creating a West Indian manatee. Photo courtesy by Lighthouse ArtCenter
Campers creating a West Indian manatee. Photo courtesy by Lighthouse ArtCenter

By collaborating with The Nature Conservancy, Lighthouse ArtCenter created a connection among art, nature, and conservation for campers aged 6 to 12 years. Campers created a collaborative piece of art each week representing a species found at Blowing Rocks Preserve. Assemblages include a brown pelican, Portuguese man o’ war, queen angelfish, blue tang, red mangrove, fiddler crab, green sea turtle, West Indian manatee, and zebra longwing butterfly.

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