Staying Afloat - An Art Auction

We're excited to invite you to Staying Afloat, an art auction to support local organization Laru Beya Collective and Buena Onda Collective to continue free community programs at the intersections of art, ecology, and wellness.

Explore and bid on one-of-a-kind sculptural surfboards, flotation devices, and seaglass lamps, all crafted from trash collected during our beach cleanups. 

Special Feature: Enjoy live Fungal DJ sessions with Buena Onda Collective and their myco-counterparts.

Every piece you purchase helps fund our 2025 programming, supporting accessible surfing and free community art workshops. Your support means the world to us and our mission to make a positive impact through education, skill sharing, and joyful collaboration with our coastal ecologies.

Don’t miss this chance to take home a beautiful piece of art, vibe to some unique tunes, and contribute to a great cause! See you there!

Date: September 7th
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Arverne East Welcome Center, 190 Beach 44th St, Queens, NY 11691
Auction Bid Link: Enter Your Bids Here

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and administered by Flushing Town Hall.