Join us for the 4th Annual World Ocean Day Celebration!

We are thrilled to invite you to our 4th Annual World Ocean Day Celebration, where we will come together to honor and protect our planet's most precious resource: the ocean. Presented by Ocean Bank, and coordinated by Blue Scholars and ARTSail, more than 20 local and national organizations and artists are collaborating to make this another unforgettable day of community engagement and volunteer impact. Let's come together to celebrate the beauty and importance of our shared ocean and commit to taking action to safeguard it for future generations. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a global movement for ocean conservation.

*Note that some activities require advance* ***Registration / Tickets***.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024

8:00AM - 12:00PM

35th Street BEACH

COLLINS AVEnue & 35th Street, MIAMI BEACH

~ Public FREE Event ~

WATER RECREATION AND ENGAGEMENT

8:00AM - 9:00AM

30min Ocean Mile Challenge Exhibition Swim with Full Circle Coaching >>> REGISTER HERE <<<

8:30AM - 9:30AM

Pilates on the Beach with Pilates for the People >>> REGISTER HERE <<<

9:00AM - 10:00AM

Ceremonial Paddle-Out with Surfrider Miami (personal paddle-craft required) >>> REGISTER HERE <<<
Youth Ocean Swim Instruction with Breathe and Splash Swim School >>> PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM HERE <<<

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND IMPACT

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Beach Cleanup with Clean Miami Beach and The International SeaKeepers Society >>> REGISTER HERE <<<
Dune Restoration with Surfrider Miami >>> REGISTER HERE <<<
Water Quality Testing with Blue Water Task Force and EarthEcho International

ocean ART

8:00AM - 12:00PM

Tidal Tapestry: Exploring Sea-Life Patterns by Maria Useche, former YoungArts recipient
Weaving with Water by Deborah Mitchell, in collaboration with Breakthrough Miami, Overtown Youth Center, and The Motivational Edge

We can’t wait to see you on the beach! Arrive early and bring your beach umbrella.

Public parking located at 36th St, 34th St, and 27th St.

Water station provided so BYO reusable bottle. Event hydration, in refillable aluminum bottles, courtesy of Open Water. REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE!

5:00PM - 9:00PM

Um Rosenstiel school

4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key

~ Public TICKETED Event ~

IMPACT SPEAKERS AND FILMS >>> PURCHASE tickets <<<

5:00PM - 6:00PM

SALT Waterfront Cocktail Reception with Ocean Art & Water Dance Performance

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Sheroes of the Ocean Panel
Dr. Lisa Beal - Professor of Oceanography, Department of Ocean Sciences, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Dr. Karlisa Callwood - Marine scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and fisheries expert
Anya Freeman - Founder and CEO, Kind Designs
Deborah Mitchell - Conservation artist and Master Naturalist
Cyan Simmons - Ports & Communities Liaison, Ocean Conservancy
Ombretta Agro Andruff (Moderator) - Founder / Executive Director, ARTSail Residency & Research Initiative

International Ocean Film Festival (film program can be found HERE)

Presenting Sponsor

Celebration Sponsor

Activation SPONSORs

The Ocean Art Project is funded in part by a grant from Miami-Dade County, with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.