ARTSail originated in 2016 thanks to a Knight Arts Challenge grant. A nomadic and multi-faceted platform, ARTSail fosters collaborations between cultural creators and climate experts to address the climate crisis in South Florida and beyond. We facilitate artist connections with activists and scientists to explore the impact of climate change and man-made pollution on our waterways, resulting in actionable climate advocacy initiatives. Our programs span artist residencies, exhibitions, and community outreach, bridging awareness to action and leveraging artists' communicative power for policy advocacy.

Eight cultural producers completed month-long residencies between 2016 and 2024. ARTSail became a standalone entity in July 2018 and has continued growing under the direction of founder Ombretta Agro’ Andruff .