Seeking Surfboards

The Arc of Palm Beach County is asking for the community’s help in donating old or damaged surfboards to support their Artisan Program.

Photo courtesy of The Arc of Palm Beach County

The Artisan Program empowers talented individuals with developmental disabilities to use their imaginations to create one-of-a-kind art pieces. Through collaborative efforts with staff members and volunteers, the artisans produce mosaics, paintings, greeting cards, and other various forms of art.

One of the most popular mosaic projects involves transforming donated long and short surfboards into stunning works of art with detailed and colorful mosaic tiles. Through this technique, the artisans create intricate beach scenes featuring palm trees and ocean waves.

Photo courtesy of The Arc of Palm Beach County

WHO: The Arc of Palm Beach County

WHAT: Surfboard donations for The Arc’s Artisan Program

WHERE: Surfboards can be dropped off at one of The Arc’s campuses in Palm Beach County. The Arc’s main campus is located at 1201 Australian Avenue, Riviera Beach, FL 33404.

Members of the program can sell their creations at local markets, art shows, festivals, online, and by special order to earn an income and gain valuable life experiences. For more information about the Artisan Program or questions about donation of surfboards, contact Cathy Law at claw@arcpbc.org or Charlotte Gill at cgill@arcpbc.org .

Photo courtesy of The Arc of Palm Beach County

About The Arc of Palm Beach County

The Arc is changing the conversation around disabilities by defying definitions, inspiring possibilities, and improving the lives of the people we serve, their families, and our community. Since 1958, The Arc has envisioned a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted.

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