I stumbled across this gallery space while looking for the coffee shop housed inside the same warehouse. What an unexpected delight! I never got to see the former location mentioned in other reviews, but this warehouse space seems to work well for the large scale sculptures it houses. I couldn't quite grasp what I was seeing at first, but it soon dawns on you that you're looking at carefully assembled plastic debris that takes on a life of its own as a large sea creature. And that debris has been pulled from the ocean. It's a powerful statement as you marvel at these cheerfully colorful creatures. This is a collective of artists, and a very talented one at that. It's amazing to think so many hands work together to bring these cohesive works to life. You can tell it's a real labor of love. There's some nice info boards and literature that lay out their mission, as well as an opportunity to donate money if you choose to do so...they also have a website. These big sculptures actually tour around to raise awareness about ocean pollution. Also, the coffee place inside was very good! read more

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Amazing art that teaches about the problems plastics cause in the environment They have moved to the Bandon Fisheries Warehouse on First Street less than a half mile from the old location read more

This was a really fabulous little art gallery. Apparently, it's a co-op, and the artists all live within 30 miles of it. They take turns manning the shop and selling the goods. It seemed like they had made art affordable. There were expensive things there, but there were also items that people on a tight budget could afford to spend on. We bought a small framed photo for $30. Art By The Sea was the name this business was going by. read more

Delightful art from trash found on the sea! Such imagination and creativity-we adored browsing through the art sea creature artifacts formed from water bottles and lighters - the stuff people cast aside in our oceans! So thrilled to find the exhibit is traveling- spread the word! Go if you haven't already - well worth the trip! read more

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What a great way to get the message out about pollution and our ocean and the creatures that live within the ecosystem! Some talented artists and helpful volunteers help to create interesting art and sculptures. You need to stop here and see this place! Everyone will enjoy this place, from toddlers to senior citizens. read more

" I get by with a little help from my friends" Wonderful way to pass time if you're in the area. This place is a warm welcome and everyone is so knowledgeable. They are taking trash from the beaches of southern Oregon and turning it to beautiful artwork. The sorting tables were a blast. I recommend you stop by even just for a few minutes to help out since we are all friends here. read more

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Great museum that showcases art work from trash collected from the sea and ocean. It's sad to see how much trash is collected each year, but the gallery used the collected bottles, cans and such and recreates sea art. They have art pieces of turtles, starfishes, whale rib cage (made out of bottles), and other pieces you'll have to see for yourself when you are there. Great for kids as well, and informative to show the problem of pollution plaguing our seas and beaches. read more

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The exhibits are amazing! Can't put into works how artistic and well made the creatures are. So intricate and thoughtful. read more

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Very cool! Washed Ashore is a traveling exhibit of art made from various bits of garbage found washed ashore on local beaches. Pretty straightforward. A grim reminder of how shitty we treat this planet, but put forth in an artful, passionate way. Right down in the heart of Bandon is a huge fish made from varying shades of orange and yellow plastic bits. So sad to think that this is just a tiny, almost negligible fraction of the huge amount of garbage that just floats in our oceans, poisoning our seas. Ugh. Kudos for the creativity, ambition, and incredibly important message. It was really cool to stop and see this on our way through town last summer. read more

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A truly inspiring place. They use trash collected by volunteers off of the southern Oregon coast to make art and foster awareness of the harmful affects of pollution in our environment. You can be part of the artwork as well, children or adults, can help anytime with different phases of different projects. When you leave you feel enlightened and apart of something wonderful. read more

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Incredible experience! The staff was so friendly, approached us and told us about the exhibit and where they are featured, it was an educational experience as well! We learned about waste in this world and left looking at plastic use in a different light! read more

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This little town is full of surprises! A really cool exhibit founded by a professor of want to bring awareness to the need to protect the oceans. Very unique and such a high quality of work. Wow! read more

Washed Ashore - What a cool way to bring awareness to the ocean! - Art Galleries Near Me - Bandon, Oregon

this art galleries amazing. It is a moving and poignant display of the effect humans are having on the environment. They make beautiful works of art to remind us of the tragedy were creating. There is some great information there and it's easy to wander around. I appreciated that the staff were friendly but also allowed us to Meander on our own when that was our preference. this is a great place to stop in at if you're in Bandon or maybe look for their traveling sculptures. I'm glad I went. If you stop in, remember to donate to this free an amazing place! read more

A great non profit that makes a huge effort to keep our beaches clean. A very creative way to repurpose trash. read more

Washed Ashore - Art Galleries Near Me - Bandon, Oregon

What an amazing store, and you will feel so much more knowledgeable about the trash in our ocean when you leave. It is a "must visit" when you go to Bandon read more

Definitely check this non-profit museum out. They collect our garbage that washes up on the shore and they make statement art. The sculptures are huge and they travel around the country. It's a great place to stop with the kids. read more

Great place to visit when in Bandon. Lots of really unusual application of creative ideas to convert trash found in the ocean and on beaches into quiet a range of very well delineated, larger than life sea creatures. The group teaches important environmental lessons while also making the experience of learning fun and entertaining. Enjoyable for the entire family from very young to oldest. read more

Beautiful and educational. This is a must see if you are in Bandan! Prepare to be awed and ashamed at the amount of trash thrown into our oceans. And amazed at the beautiful sculptures through here to educate. read more