Float the Boat is an annual fundraiser that supports Galveston’s treasured environmental education and conservation organization, Artist Boat! This year’s Float the Boat theme is ‘Stewards of Tomorrow’.
The 2-night Float the Boat sunset dinners will be Saturday, November 14 and Saturday, November 21. Each Saturday evening, Artist Boat will host 180 guests under a tent on the Artist Boat Peninsula on the east side of the Coastal Heritage Preserve, facing west over the water and marshes to provide a glorious sunset. Both evenings include a fabulous plated gourmet meal while watching the bay sunset, a curated menu of libations, live music and a dance floor, a live auction of the evening’s plein air painting, raffle tickets, and an online auction. We will be celebrating milestones of our land conservation, achievements stewarding tomorrow with K-Grey learners, and revealing “what’s next”.
Your support helps assure that we are able to create stewards of tomorrow – today to leave a legacy of wilds on Galveston Island. We are so proud to announce this year honorees.
On November 14, Johnny Smecca, Vice President of the Galveston Independent School District Board of Trustees and President of the Galveston Restaurant Group.
On November 21, Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, PhD, a former acting Administrator and Acting Deputy Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The event includes opportunities for everyone to help raise and support Artist Boat’s mission. There are sponsorships, donations for the online auction, artists curated pieces, and a raffle. See below to become involved in the event.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
‘Stewards of Tomorrow’
Cranes and Clouds $20,000
Recognition will be top billing on printed and digital materials (website, posters, invitations, press releases, social media, newsletters, ticket registration, and online auction pages) with logo and/or name; Verbal recognition at each event with banner over the stage; and three reserved tables on chosen evening.
Ocean Going Whale $15,000
Recognition on printed and digital materials (website, posters, invitations, press releases, social media, newsletters, ticket registration, and online auction pages) with logo and/or name; Verbal recognition at each event with banner over the bar; and two reserved tables on chosen evening.
Coastal & Marine Stewards $7,500
Recognition on printed and digital materials (website, posters, invitations, press releases, social media, newsletters, ticket registration, and online auction pages) with logo and/or name; Verbal recognition at each event with banner over the buffet tables; and one reserved table on chosen evening.
Island Conservationist $5,000
Recognition on printed and digital materials (website, posters, invitations, press releases, social media, newsletters, ticket registration, and online auction pages) with logo and/or name; Verbal recognition at each event with banner over the check-in table; and one reserved table on chosen evening.
Marine Scientist $2,500
Recognition on printed and digital materials (website, posters, invitations, press releases, social media, newsletters, ticket registration, and online auction pages) with logo and/or name; banner over the dance floor, Verbal recognition at each event; and one reserved table on chosen evening.
Nature Artist $1,500
Recognition on printed and digital materials (website, invitations, press releases, social media and newsletter, ticket registration, and online auction pages) with logo and/or name; Verbal recognition at each event; and four reserved seats on chosen evening.
Wildflowers $750
Recognition on printed and digital materials (website, invitations, press releases, social media and newsletter, ticket registration, and online auction pages) with logo and/or name; Verbal recognition at each event; and two reserved seats on chosen evening.
Friends $500
For those who cannot attend but want to be there in spirit, Recognition on printed and digital materials (website, press releases, invitations, social media and newsletter, ticket registration, and online auction pages) with logo and/or name. NOTE: This sponsorship does not come with tickets.
Value of Individual Tickets $185
Online Auction
Today, we invite you to support Float the Boat by becoming a donor for the online auction which will take place from November 12 – November 23. As an online auction donor, your contribution will directly benefit the wildlife that depends upon our region’s natural resources and wild places as well as help conserve more land. Proceeds from the online auction are a significant portion of Float the Boat’s revenue, and we deeply appreciate every donation. Please become our partner by returning the attached auction form by October 14. You and/or your business will gain invaluable recognition through the online auction as we publish your logo, address, website link, auction item description, photos, and share on social media and in newsletters including numerous impressions on our online auction platform from November 12 -November 23.
Online Art Auction
As an online art auction donor, your contribution will directly benefit the wildlife that depends upon our region’s natural resources and wild places as well as help conserve more land.We hope that you will choose to contribute this year by sharing your artistic impression of this year’s theme ‘Stewards of Tomorrow’. For all 3-Dimensional media artwork, please consider a size no larger than 12” w x 12” d x 12” h, for ease of shipping and photography, and easier placement for the new owner. For flat artwork please consider 9” w x 12”h maximum (unframed).
Please become our partner by returning the auction artwork label by October 17.
This year’s Float the Boat theme is “stewards of tomorrow” and we are so proud to announce this year’s honorees.
November 14th
Honoree Johnny Smecca
Johnny Smecca is a respected business leader, community advocate, and public servant, whose lifelong commitment to Galveston has helped shape the islands growth, resilience, and future.
Plein Air Artist Leroy LeFlore
Band: Cast Iron Cornbread
November 21st
Honoree Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, PhD, US Navy (ret)
Tim Gallaudet is an American oceanographer and currently serves as a strategic advisor for a variety of tech startups, research institutions, and philanthropies.
Plein Air Artist Lana Loveland
Band: Kevin Anthony G-Town
