2023 Under the Sea Fundraiser for UMA Florida

Photos by Lynn Crow Photography

The Under the Sea fundraiser on May 11 supported the fifth installation of the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) in Grayton Beach. Guests viewed new UMA sculptures and enjoyed specialty cocktails and catering from local restaurants, including Bijoux, Black Bear Bread Company, Grayton Beach Catering, Grayton Corner Café, Marrow Chefs, Mozey’s, North Beach Social, Swiftly Catered, and Stinky’s Fish Camp. Live music by Stormfolk and headliner The Cleverlys rounded out the evening of fun and fundraising, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance with Visit South Walton, Grand Boulevard Town Center, First National Bank, Florida Arts & Culture, Latitude Margaritaville, Merrill Lynch, Morning Star Foundation, Seaside Yacht Club, and South Walton Artificial Reef Association.

UMA artist Chris Chubb (center) with family

UMA artist and CAA Vice President Allison Wickey

CAA board members Doug Foltz, Russell Carter, Nan Nagy, and Kevin Dooney

Andy MacAlexander, Zachery Long, Jennifer Steele, Allison Wickey, Jim Richard, and Walt Hartley

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