John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation is a national foundation with strong local roots. We invest in journalism, in the arts, and in the success of cities where brothers John S. and James L. Knight once published newspapers. Our goal is to foster informed and engaged communities, which we believe are essential for a healthy democracy."
Learn more at Knightfoundation.org
Blue Scholars Initiative engages students in marine biology, marine ecology and watershed concepts, providing a better understanding of, and connection to, the marine ecosystem and the impact of human stresses. Through hands-on, experiential learning, students further investigate the rich biodiversity beneath the surface, conduct citizen science and develop a passion for the environment, inspiring our next generation of ocean stewards to solve our most pressing and difficult issues.
Learn more at www.bluescholars.org
The Fountainhead Residency
The Fountainhead, founded in 2008 by collectors Dan and Kathryn Mikesell, infuses Miami's growing art and cultural community with artistic inspiration from around the world, collaborating with local institutions,non-profits and businesses to support the city's growth, building a global family that transcends all borders and continues to give back, and cultivating new audiences for the arts through intimate engagements, education and unique experiences The Fountainhead Residency brings artists from around the world to live and work in Miami for up to two months. 3-4 artists are hosted at a time and between 30-40 artists per year. To date over 300 artists from 36 countries have taken part in the residency.
Learn more at fountainheadarts.org
The Impossible Dream
The Impossible Dream is a universally accessible 60’ sailing catamaran. She was created by Mike Browne, a paraplegic who had a dream of creating a vessel that could sail the oceans and is fully operational by a person in a wheelchair. After 10 years of sailing, Mike was looking for an organization to take on the responsibility of continuing the mission of the Impossible Dream. Deborah Mellen, an accomplished businesswoman, paraplegic, and sailing volunteer at Shake A Leg Miami, saw a match. She said it was her time to give back and funded the acquisition. She believes Impossible Dream’s unique purposeful design will inspire innovation and shows that beauty and functionality can coexist.
Learn more at: www.impossibledream.us and www.shakealegmiami.org
Rescue a Reef / University of Miami Rosenstiel School
The Rescue a Reef (RAR) coral conservation program is the University of Miami Rosenstiel School's citizen science project designed to advance coral reef research and restoration to recover depleted coral populations on reefs of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The RAR program provides hands-on, meaningful research, outreach, and educational opportunities to members of our community focused on coral reef ecology, conservation, and restoration. Our mission is to educate and engage the local community, increase scientific literacy in coastal and coral reef conservation, and foster ocean stewardship.
Learn more at: www.rescueareef.rsmas.miami.edu
Love the Everglades Movement
Love The Everglades Movement is a 501(c)3 organization that engages the Full Spectrum of Being through the Arts, Education, Activism, & Spirituality to advocate for Improved Water Quality and the Integrity of the Circle of Life throughout the Greater Everglades. By respecting the sovereignty of the local indigenous communities of Miccosukee and Seminole peoples, we find inspiration in the ways that they preserve their traditional ecological knowledge. We convene and cultivate communities via Everglades Excursions, Educational Outreach, Direct Actions, Art Activism, Prayer & Ceremony, Symposia, and an Awareness Concert.
Learn more at: www.lovetheeverglades.org
The Cleo Institute
The CLEO Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that drives climate action through community education and engagement. Their mission is to educate and promote an informed and engaged public that supports climate action locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
Learn more at: www.cleoinstitute.org
VoteWater, formerly Bullsugar.org, is a grassroots organization founded by Stuart residents in August 2014 on the belief that stopping the damaging discharges to our coasts and restoring the Everglades is not a science or engineering problem. The science has been known for decades. Our problem is a political problem - and it requires a political solution.
Learn more at: www.votewater.org
Friends of the Everglades was founded by Marjory Stoneman Douglas in 1969. Friends initial goal was to stop the construction of a major airport near Everglades National Park. We succeeded. Since then Friends has remained faithful to its mission to protect, preserve, and restore the only Everglades in the world.
Learn more at: www.everglades.org
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PROJECTS FUNDERS:
World Ocean Day Celebration 2024
Water Ecologies for our Shared Future
A collaboration between curator/writer Blanca de la Torre and artist Christina Pettersson
C(h)oral Stories and Collective Actions
Coral-focused exhibition hosted by the Art & Culture Center, Hollywood, FL - March 19 - May 17, 2022
Supported by Jane Wesman and Don Savelson and:
