Afloat, the buoy project
Project Description
Afloat, The Buoy Project is a participatory public art project where members of the community paint buoys to hang in a designated section of the Town of Carolina Beach Marina Park, to activate our public pathways with art and bolster existing initiatives to connect the Boardwalk, Marina Park, and Proximity development as one expansive pedestrian and bike-friendly destination. Buoys will be painted with bright cheery colors, patterns, and words of encouragement.
The objective of this public art project is to draw the community together, uplift neighbors after the 2024 hurricane season and the devastating flooding experienced by our community, and use art as a tool for cultivating connection and a sense of place.
Our Goals
• Buoys will be painted in various patterns designed by participants with potential inspirational sayings or words of encouragement.
• Workshops will be $25 per person, designed for 20 people to attend and 1 Artist Facilitator from IAC Membership.
• IAC will also make up to 100 “buoy kits” for purchase for community members to complete at home if they are unable to attend workshops.
• IAC will have a presence at 4 Saturday markets (2 in May, 2 in June) for market attendees to paint up to 100 additional buoys
Afloat, the buoy project
Workshops
Workshop Fee: $25 (plus online service charge of $2)
Included in Workshop: 1 Buoy Kit, Paint, Materials for decoration
Artist Instructor
Up to 20 Participants per workshop
Here is a schedule for the workshops. Locations will be announced as we get closer to the dates.
February 23
March 23
April 27
May 11
June 22
Register Below or Just buy Buoy Kit