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.
Join us in celebrating 10 years of the Back to the Bays Initiative!
Take a retrospective look at 10 years of species artwork 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. Artwork from prior year will be also available for purchase!
FREE ADMISSION
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 17th opening reception.
No fee to participate, all artists are welcome!
For more information about buoy pickup, drop off, and deadlines, click below:
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 + 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 + 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 + 3 Stewardship Packages
Beacon Sponsor - $500
Mention in social media post during event/event recap, recognition in media releases + 2 Stewardship Packages
Buoy Sponsor - $250
Includes admission for 4 guests to a buoy painting workshop to create your own work of art + 4 Stewardship Packages
Become a Sponsor
PYOB ~ Paint your own Buoy!
Create your own piece of buoy art to be included in our exhibit, which will be on display from July 17 - September 7th.
Join Back to the Bays Resident Artist Carolyn Munaco as she guides you through painting a reclaimed buoy.
