Special Events
Festivals, fundraisers and more
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2024 Honorees
October 19, 2024
The Gulf Coast Canine Project’s
Dr. Kristin E. Brzeski
Dr. Bridgett vonHoldt
Josh Henderson
Ron Wooten
Co-Founders Dr. Kristin E. Brzeski and Dr. Bridgett vonHoldt and team members Josh Henderson and Ron Wooten will be celebrated for their dedication in saving the critically endangered Red Wolf, and emphasizing the value of natural habitat and biodiversity for building a beautiful legacy in Galveston for future generations. They collectively put Galveston in a national spotlight on the ghost wolves’ relevance for how they could play a possible innovative role in saving the critically endangered red wolf and emphasizing the value of natural habitat and biodiversity for building a beautiful legacy in Galveston for future generations.
October 25, 2024
David Yoskowitz
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Executive Director David Yoskowitz will be recognized for his accomplishments in the areas of private lands conservation and his dedication to children in nature initiatives, the wildlife, and coastal conservation. Yoskowitz is responsible for overseeing an agency of 3,300 professionals in 13 different divisions, including Wildlife, Law Enforcement, State Parks, Coastal Fisheries, and Inland Fisheries. He has been actively engaged in the areas of private lands conservation, the acquisition of additional state park land and wildlife management areas, securing state funding for state parks, children in nature initiatives, coastal conservation and mitigation initiatives stemming from the Deepwater Horizon incident, and the state’s management response to chronic wasting disease.
October 26, 2024
Catarina Gonzales
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Commissioner Catarina Gonzales of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on February 8, 2024. Prior to her appointment, she served as a budget and policy advisor for the Office of the Governor. She has been recognized for her leadership in the environmental and government fields by the Houston Business Journal as a recipient of their “40 under 40” award and as a League of Women Voter’s “Rising Star” award honoree.
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Float the Boat
Weekend 1
October 19, 2024
Weekend 2
October 25 & 26, 2024
Once again, it is time to Float the Boat and support Galvestons treasured environmental education and conservation organization, Artist Boat! You have helped conserve 898 acres of land and got more kids out on the water. Now, join us on the prairie and under the stars as we celebrate over 20 years of educating youth and providing unique coastal experiences.
The 3-night Float the Boat dinner event will be from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm each night, and includes a fabulous plated gourmet dinner by Mosquito Cafe, live music, a dance floor, an open bar, a live art auction, raffle tickets, and much more!
Sponsorship
Support Float the Boat with a sponsorship. We are actively seeking Sponsorships now. Click to purchase your sponsor online. Please note that online payments are subject to substantial fees for higher sponsorship levels. Click on Download Sponsorship Form to mail a check and be certain Artist Boat receives the full amount.
Online Auction
Please consider becoming a Donor for the Online Auction between October 18 and October 28, 2024. General auction items are donated by individuals, organizations, companies, restaurants, tourist attractions, and entertainment venues. If you would like to help support Artist Boat by donating please click on the form below for more details.
Art Auction
Are you a talented artist? Partner with Artist Boat by donating your Original Art for our Online Art Auction between October 18 and October 28, 2024. We hope that you will choose to contribute this year by sharing your artistic impression of this year’s theme, “Saving The Precious”. Artist auction items are donated by professional individuals and hobbyists. You have the option to bring or ship your original art piece to Artist Boat Headquarters, or you can ship your donation directly to the highest bidder. If you would like to help support Artist Boat by donating please click below for more details.
As an Online Auction Donor Sponsor or Online Art Donor, your contribution will directly support our efforts to save land, protect the wildlife that depends upon our region’s wild places, help serve more youth, and guarantee that we are here in the future for another 20 years.
2024 Float the Boat Sponsors
Jean Walker
Keith & Julie Little
Moody Foundation
Scott & Lara Duhon
Doug Little & Bonnie White
Jim Elskes & Edee Harvey
Roger and Dee Zimmerman
Streidl Krueger Farm
Barbara Thompson & Joan Richardson
Kathleen Tiernan and Sally Robinson
Wayne Dorris & Jacqui Hecht
Skip and Jon Almoney
Tom & Ann Kelsey
Del Papa Distributing
Economy Liquor 23rd Street
Morgan Stanley Graystone
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Float the Boat Chair
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Nancy Greenfield
Former Chairs
Jene Alder
Patty Edwards
Bev & John Frannae
Doug Little
Linda Marroquin
Amy Neblett
Martha Terril
Committee Members
Morgan and David Cangelosi
Brenda Donaloio Lee
Kim Kirschner
Mary Leonard
Sue Minello
Stephanie Moran
Dr. Alice Anne O’Donnell
Tina Proctor
Diana Ramirez
Pat Wasterval
Brenda Weiser
Kyla Wright
Former Members
Ginger Benson
Mary Lou Klay
Doug Little
Carol Lobb
Betty Massey
Victoria Narkin
Sara Niebuhr
Martha Terrill
Bonnie White
Past Honorees
J.P Bryan, Jr.
Betty Massey
Terry Conrad
Debbie DeVore
Charlie Rogers
Martha Terrill
Jay Rooker
Peter Davis
Susan Knock
Brenda Weiser
Bernd Wursig
Mary Lou Klay
Kristopher Benson
Tom Motley
Patty Edwards
Joan Finn
Susan Persons
John Frannea
Nicole Ekstrom
Karissa Laffey
Kendall Guidroz
Anna Deichmann
Lisa Reznicek
Kari Howard
Dr. Donna Lang
Dr. Sharon A. Croisant
Kelly de Schaun
Dr. Roger Zimmerman
Diane Wilson
Linda Shead
Helen Drummond
Cherie O’Brien
Joe & Becca Jaworski
West Galveston Island Property Owners Association
Sheridan Mitchell-Lorenz
Ann Simmons & Cara Moore
Carl Herman & Randi Faust
Martha Terrill
Mort & Brenda Voller
Jerry & Winkie Mohn
Dr. Alice Anne O’Donnell
Lyda Thomas & Eliza Quigley
Dr. Sammy & Charlotte Ray
Pam Passino
Dr. Craig & Angela Brown
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World Ocean Day Festival
The Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival brings the international celebration of the ocean to Galveston. With interactive exhibits, the Beautify the Bucket art contest, live music, and art workshops, the festival is fun and educational for ocean lovers of all ages! The event coincides with the UN-designated day of ocean celebration and action, June 6-8. Click the button below to learn about the event.