Events

Poster for the 'Seven' traveling exhibition, showing a dark blue underwater cave with a light blue opening that has sunlight shining through, and artwork scattered on the bottom of the cave. The text on the poster reads 'Seven: An Unexpected Fusion of Art and Springs Protection', 'Traveling Exhibition Spring 2027 thewaterstate.com'.

COMING SPRING 2027

seVen: An Unexpected Fusion of Art and Springs Protection

Team H2O is busy preparing for another round of water-inspired community events. Stay tuned as we select seVen talented artists, assign them each a unique North Florida spring, and document their visit both on and under the crystal-blue flowing waters.

Following their splash, we’ll visit them in their studios to get glimpses of the water-inspired art being created. Art mediums of all types will be utilized - paint on canvas, sculpture, photography, and mosaic. 

In Spring 2027, we’ll reveal their masterpieces at a ticketed reception dinner - stay tuned and follow us on social media so you don’t miss the Eventbrite ticket sale. All dinner guests will dress in a "shade of blue" so work on picking out your outfit.

Following the reveal reception the “seVen” exhibition will go on tour across North Florida at pop-up galleries. At each gallery the public will get an opportunity to vote on their favorite masterpiece.

But how will the traveling exhibition benefit the springs? Art lovers and collectors will have the chance to bid on the seVen art pieces. 100% of the money raised from the online art auction will support springs research at the University of Florida!

Business sponsorship opportunities will be announced...

seVen Benefits:

Our Previous H2O-Inspired Events

  • A high-angle view of a community event at the Cade Museum, showing a presenter at a podium and a group of people seated at round tables with food and drinks. A large screen displays 'Cade Museum Community Day'.
  • A crowd of people clapping indoors, with a man in a blue patterned short-sleeve shirt standing prominently in the foreground.
  • A man wearing a blue patterned short-sleeve shirt, black cap, and glasses stands at a podium holding a microphone during a presentation. A branded presentation board is visible to his left against a white wall, that says 'Shaped By Water'.
  • A high-angle view inside the Cade Museum, showing a large modern domed building with a circular atrium, a staircase, tall windows, and colorful wall murals around the upper levels.
  • Two women in bright blue dresses stand smiling next to a large promotional sign on a black easel. The sign reads 'Shaped By Water' and features a stylized wave illustration, with sponsor logos visible to the right of it.
  • A group of people gathered in a gallery space with white walls and a polished floor, viewing art pieces including a colorful water painting and a large orange bust sculpture on a pedestal.
  • Two men standing indoors beside a framed landscape art print on a tripod easel. The artwork shows a forest with a turquoise spring.
  • A group of people gathered in a modern art gallery with high ceilings, windows, and art displays. A man on the right holds a camera, while others converse and view artwork in the background.
  • Children viewing a colorful abstract painting displayed on an easel in a modern art gallery space with large windows and other art pieces on display.
  • A woman with long brown hair looks at an easel displaying a photographed scene of a woman in a dress reading in a body of water with the book underwater. The woman is wearing a gray patterned top, dark blue jeans, and a patterned shoulder bag.
  • A young girl and a man look at an art piece in a modern art gallery with white walls. The art piece is a sculpture of a briefcase with sharks in water showing through the front, surrounded by shells and rocks. The girl is in white attire and crouching, while the man is in a gray polo shirt and khaki shorts.
  • A colorful beach painting showing a woman from behind with red and black hair on a sandy shore, holding a striped red, blue, and black towel near the ocean with a blue sky and beach umbrella in the background. She's wearing a yellow tank top and light blue denim shorts.
  • A detailed alligator figurine sitting in a carved wooden boat holding a guitar, displayed on a dark round table in a gallery or museum setting with art pieces displayed in the background.
  • An illuminated mosaic art piece depicting sea turtles is displayed on an easel in an indoor art gallery, with an older man and a woman viewing it from behind.
  • A man in a green plaid shirt and brown pants stands in an art gallery, looking at a framed abstract painting on a black easel. Other paintings on easels and a light blue gallery wall are visible in the background.
  • An art gallery interior shows two artworks: a colorful painting on an easel depicting women swimming in blue water, and a large orange carved bust sculpture on a pedestal in a metal tub. A person wearing a bright blue shirt with 'STAFF' printed on the back stands in front of the sculpture.
  • Two young girls in light blue dresses with long light brown hair look at an abstract sculpture in an indoor art gallery with white walls. The sculpture is an upside down cone made of various ropes, twine, and nets.
  • A man and a woman standing in an art gallery space with framed and canvas artworks on easels behind them. The man wears a bright blue patterned short-sleeve shirt, dark pants, and a black cap. The woman wears a navy and white patterned dress.
  • Four craft beer cans lined up on a dark blue tablecloth in front of wine bottles. The cans are labeled Brightside Cider, Honey Bee Citrus Blonde Ale, 72 Pale Ale, and Drift Mild Ale, with First Magnitude Brewing Company visible on all the labels.
  • A promotional sign for The Water State Festival 2023 stands on a grassy lawn outdoors in front of the Cade Museum. The sign features a blue and yellow design with an illustration of a snorkeler on top of a blue Florida silhouette and sponsor logos.
  • A pop-up canopy booth at an outdoor market with a large light-brown banner reading 'TIDEWATER Soap' and an anglerfish graphic. Several people are gathered around the booth, and soap products are displayed on the table below.
  • A woman in a purple and pink mermaid tail costume sits on a blue bench under a light blue canopy tent, sitting next to children, while another woman in a blue shirt blows bubbles with a bubble gun above them. A sign for Britt Renee Creative is visible in the background.
  • Outdoor event scene on a grassy field with several people gathered near canoes and paddleboards under blue and tan canopy tents. A woman in the foreground holds a green bottle, with a man in a white shirt and a boy beside her.
  • A group of people standing and browsing at an outdoor market booth under a red canopy tent on a grassy field.
  • A bright turquoise and red sit-on-top kayak is displayed outdoors on a wooden stand at a sunny event, with several people standing nearby under a white canopy and trees in the background. A man is showing off the kayak to another man in the foreground.
  • An outdoor market scene under purple and black canopy tents, with a table displaying handmade items, a white T-shirt hanging on the right that reads 'I LOVE FLORIDA SPRINGS', and several people standing nearby on a grassy field.
  • Promotional graphic for the 'Shaped By Water Juried Art Exhibition', with a blue wave illustration to the left of the title and text that says 'April 18 - May 5, 2024'. The Water State logo is also displayed below the text.
  • Promotional graphic for The Water State Festival, featuring an illustrated underwater scene with a manatee, a diver silhouette, grass, and a sandy seabed. Large text reads 'THE WATER STATE FESTIVAL' with event details below, including Saturday, April 20, 2024, noon to 6pm, free entry, and Depot Park Gainesville, Florida. Logos for The Water State and the Florida Springs Institute are displayed at the bottom.
  • Promotional graphic for the 'The State of Water Juried Art Exhibition' event, with an illustrated underwater scene featuring purple water, a swimmer silhouette, a turtle, fish, and seaweed. The illustration is displayed in an oval in the middle of the graphic with an orange background. There is text saying 'THE STATE OF WATER' to the left and text that says 'Play Hard Florida Juried Art Exhibition' and 'April 13 - April 30, 2023'. to the right. There are also sponsor logos included at the bottom.
  • Promotional graphic for the 'The Water State Festival', with a patterned green background and an illustration of a diver on top of a blue Florida silhouette in a white circle. There's text saying "THE WATER STATE FESTIVAL", with details below it, including April 15 2023, noon - 6 p.m., and presented by Play Hard Florida. There is curved text above the illustration saying 'art show, music, crafts, mermaids, food trucks, outfitters'.
  • Promotional graphic for the 'The State of Water Celebration' event, with an illustrated underwater scene featuring purple water, a swimmer silhouette, a turtle, fish, and seaweed. The illustration is displayed in an oval in the middle of the graphic with a light blue background. There is text saying 'THE STATE OF WATER CELEBRATION' and 'speakers, art show, awards, silent auction, food and drink' to the left. There are event details and sponsor logos to the right.