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Students in the Arts Alliance Launches Second Annual “Deck The Bins” Student Art Contest
Today · Jacksonville Beach, FL
Jacksonville Beach, FL – Students in the Arts Alliance (SITAA), the nonprofit organization behind the beloved Deck The Chairs holiday event, today announced the launch of the second annual Deck The Bins Art Contest. The contest invites students across Northeast Florida to design artwork that will be reproduced on wooden trash bins throughout Jacksonville Beach, transforming everyday public spaces into platforms for youth creativity. Deck The Bins is part of SITAA’s expanded mission to advance the future of the arts by connecting student creativity with community through public arts and educational initiatives.
Deck The Chairs Launches Students in the Arts Alliance to Expand Year-Round Student Arts Programming
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL — April 2, 2026
Deck The Chairs (DTC) announces the launch of the Students in the Arts Alliance (SITAA), a new nonprofit organization designed to expand year-round arts programming and elevate student artists across Northeast Florida through community-driven initiatives.
ABOUT STUDENTS IN THE ARTS ALLIANCE:
Students in the Arts Alliance (SITAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida,
dedicated to advancing the future of the arts by connecting student creativity with community
through public arts and educational initiatives. Through a growing network of partners, SITAA
transforms free and accessible public spaces into youthled arts experiences that empower students,
activate parks and plazas, and engage thousands of visitors each year. The organization oversees
the nationally recognized holiday tradition Deck The Chairs as its flagship program and supports
additional yearround opportunities. For more information, visit: www.sitaa.org.
Media Contact
Krisita Burket
Communications Chair
Info@sitaa.org