Buoys for the Bays
Raising awareness by merging Art + Science
About
The Buoys for the Bays Art + Science Initiative is designed to raise awareness and funding to support the work of Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program’s Back to the Bays Initiative.
Local artists and public participants turn reclaimed fishing buoys into marine-themed works of art! Buoys will be displayed in a special exhibit and auctioned off in support of our bays on Saturday, July 11 at 5:30pm at Borghese Vineyard in Cutchogue!
Welcome to the Buoys for the Bay Art Exhibit Opening Celebration + Auction! Join us at Borghese Vineyard for a night of art, wine, and community. Get ready to bid on unique buoys transformed into stunning works of art by local artists.
Reclaimed fishing buoys have been transformed into artwork by local artists and community members. Buoys will be featured in a silent auction to benefit Back to the Bays.
Also celebrating the release of the new vintage of the Back to the Bays Rosé, the wine that gives back! Featuring an oyster raw bar by a local oyster grower and refreshments.
$20 Advanced Registration includes a Back to the Bays logo wine glass, a tasting of rosé, complimentary oyster bar + refreshments. Stewards: use your discount code for 50% off admission!
$25 Admission at the Door
Call for Artists
Help transform these reclaimed buoys into beautiful works of art to benefit CCE Marine Program’s Back to the Bays Initiative.
We are seeking responses from local artists of all levels willing to create and donate “Buoys for the Bays” to be showcased and auctioned at our July 11th opening reception.
No fee to participate, all artists are welcome!
For more information about buoy pickup, drop off, and deadlines, click below:
Buoy Painting Parties
Create your own piece of buoy art to be included in our exhibit, which will be on display from July 11 - September 7th.
Join Back to the Bays Resident Artist Carolyn Munaco as she guides you through painting a reclaimed buoy at Borghese Vineyard in Cutchogue.
$30 Admission includes all the painting materials and instruction from artist, Carolyn Munaco, plus a complimentary glass of Rose for the Bays, and a Back to the Bays Stewardship Package!
*Pre-existing 2026 Back to the Bays Stewards register for FREE! Use your special discount code (found in your confirmation email and mailed package).
Call for Sponsors
Sponsorship Levels
Presenting Sponsor $2500
Logo on exhibit signage, flyers + event registration site, included in social media promotion (collaboration posts, tagging and story sharing), recognition in media releases, admission for 10 guests to Opening Night Celebration + 5 Stewardship Packages
Entertainment Sponsor $1000
Exclusive sponsor of live entertainment, mention in social media promotion, during event and post event, recognition in media releases, admission for 6 guests to Opening Night Celebration + 4 Stewardship Packages (can be in-kind sponsorship)
Catering Sponsor $750
Exclusive sponsor of light fare offered at event, mention in social media post during event/event recap, recognition in media releases, admission for 4 guests to Opening Night Celebration + 3 Stewardship Packages (can be in-kind sponsorship)
Beacon Sponsor - $500
Mention in social media post during event/event recap, recognition in media releases, admission for 4 guests to Opening Night Celebration + 2 Stewardship Packages
Buoy Sponsor - $250
Includes admission for 4 guests to a buoy painting workshop to create your own work of art +admission for 2 guests to Opening Night Celebration
Become a Sponsor
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