June 19, 2025

Folly Beach to Revitalize Graffiti Boat for Ocean Advocacy

News Summary

Folly Beach is planning to give its Graffiti Boat a new paint job to promote ocean advocacy and community engagement in environmental issues. Organized by Charleston Creative Current and the Charleston Surfrider Foundation, the event will take place on July 2, encouraging local artists to participate. The event also aims to raise awareness about beach cleanliness, particularly surrounding the busy Independence Day holiday. A litter clean-up will precede the painting, and non-toxic spray paint will be used. Community members are invited to join this creative effort celebrating local art and environmental responsibility.

Folly Beach is set to rejuvenate its iconic Graffiti Boat with a new paint job designed to promote ocean advocacy and inspire the community’s engagement with environmental issues. The project, organized by Charleston Creative Current in partnership with the Charleston Surfrider Foundation, will take place on July 2, 2025, and is expected to draw local artists and community members together for a unique celebration of creativity and environmental stewardship.

The painting event will kick off with an optional litter clean-up starting at 6 p.m., followed by the painting of the boat at 7 p.m. This collaborative effort not only seeks to beautify a well-known community landmark but also aims to raise awareness about the importance of beach cleanliness, especially around the Independence Day holiday known for increased littering. July 5 is statistically one of the dirtiest beach days of the year, making the timing of the event particularly significant.

Local artists participating in the project will work with a general theme that encourages them to express their creativity while emphasizing the ocean conservation message. In addition to the vibrant artwork, artists will also incorporate a notice on the boat to promote the Surfrider Foundation’s cleanup event scheduled for July 5. This action underlines the organization’s ongoing commitment to protecting coastal environments.

For added environmental consideration, all participants will use water-based, non-toxic spray paint, minimizing any adverse effects on both health and the environment. This choice reflects a broader commitment to sustainable practices that are key to both Charleston Creative Current’s and Surfrider Foundation’s missions.

Located at the intersection of Folly Road and Battery Island Drive, the Graffiti Boat serves as a colorful welcome to visitors and residents as they arrive on Folly Beach. This artistic revitalization offers a chance for the community to engage in a shared creative project while reinforcing a message of environmental responsibility.

Community members are actively encouraged to participate in the event. Anyone interested can sign up through the Surfrider Foundation’s website, providing a platform for locals to join in the effort to make a positive impact on their coastal area.

Both the Charleston Creative Current and the Charleston Surfrider Foundation are dedicated to fostering a sense of community through art and activism. The Graffiti Boat painting event represents a harmonious blend of these ideals, aiming to inspire individuals to come together for a common cause while exploring their artistic talents. As the date approaches, excitement continues to build within the Folly Beach community for this artistic endeavor that celebrates local creativity and environmental awareness.

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