Ocean health, art, community education on the topic of plastic pollution, good vibes, and inspirational activism – what’s not to like about the upcoming collaborative art show dubbed Message In A Bottle? Hosted by the San Francisco Chapter of Surfrider Foundation, this event is entering its third year and evolving as it goes. Set to take place February 23-25th, 2018 at the Palace of Fine Arts, this year’s show is guaranteed to serve as another great example of how to get creative and relay a vital message to the public.

If you’re a local artist and want to contribute some of your work the door is open. Surfrider Foundation is currently putting out a call for 2D and 3D art submissions for the show. The deadline to enter work for consideration is February 5th, 2018. Go here to access the submission form and get involved.

Aside from exhibiting original artwork there are other ways to participate:

Volunteer Your Time

From setting-up, to selling art, to working with kids on projects, to art installation assistance, and clean-up, there are no shortage of tasks that need fullfilling. Use this link to sign up for and learn more about volunteering for the event.

Become A Sponsor

Whether it’s $1,000 or $50,000 or anything in between, money is needed to help support the cause. Through a variety of philanthropic packages, named after some of the marine life that will ultimately benefit from the event, Message In A Bottle is aiming to step things up in a big way. Find out more about how to provide financial backing at this site.

Educational Collaborations

Through Message In A Bottle, Surfrider Foundation offers ways for educators to pass on the experience to their students. By talking to classes and organizing beach clean-ups they directly connect students to the environment in meaningful hands-on ways. Click here to get more information about coordinating visual art engagement activities, presentations, and beach clean-ups related to the event.

This show is unique and interactive. By offering a variety of ways to get inspired and active, Message In A Bottle is developing into a great annual multidimensional experience worth supporting and revisiting each year. It also presents a great model for future events revolving around an extremely critical topic. So, uncork it, read the message, connect with others, and indulge in a creative way to spread the word.

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Message In A Bottle Schedule Of Events

photo of 2017 show by Jake S.