Artist Boat has a 23-year track record of resilience and results. Since 2008, we have grown the Preserve from zero to over 1,039 acres. We have completed 15 major land transactions and raised over $24 million with federal, state, and private partners. We have also successfully navigated through Hurricane Ike, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Hurricane Harvey, and the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging stronger each time. Moreover, Galveston is our home. We are residents of Galveston and know first-hand the environmental, cultural, and personal significance of this vital ecosystem. We are a trusted non-profit to award funds to by state and federal agencies who help “fuel” our grassroots conservation through land acquisition.