OUR PROGRAMS
Deck'n Summer Beaches Art Camp
Deck’n Beaches Summer Art Camp — A Creative First!
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Our inaugural Deck’n Beaches Summer Art Camp brought young artists together for three days of hands-on creativity, exploration and fun. Students moved through a variety of art experiences, working alongside local artists and discovering new ways to express their ideas.
Presented by Students In The Arts Alliance, the free summer program reflects our commitment to creating accessible opportunities for young people to make art, build confidence and connect through creativity.
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Thank you to our artists, volunteers, families and community partners who helped make our first camp a success.
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The first summer is in the books — and we’re already looking forward to what we can create next.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Deck The Bins: Keep The Beaches Clean Student Art Contest!
Nearly 300 student artists from across Northeast Florida submitted artwork celebrating creativity, community pride, and environmental stewardship. We are thrilled to announce that 72 winning designs have been selected and will soon be featured on public trash bins throughout Jacksonville Beach.
Each winning student will receive a $100 award, and their artwork will help transform everyday public spaces into colorful reminders to keep our beaches clean and beautiful.
Thank you to our partners, the City of Jacksonville Beach and Waste Pro, and to every student who shared their talent with our community.
Deck The Chairs (DTC) is a six-week holiday event that draws thousands of visitors to Jacksonville Beach each year. The celebration features:
• Student performances on the main stage
• Large-scale public art installations
• Hands-on arts-in-the-park activities
• A festive, family-friendly environment
Since 2013, DTC has spotlighted hundreds of young performers and visual artists, becoming a beloved community tradition and a powerful platform for student creativity.
Deck The Chairs is our tradition. Students in the Arts Alliance is our future.
FloArts Talent Arts Scholarship
In partnership with the Florida School of the Arts at St. Johns River State College, SITAA offers a scholarship for students pursuing an associate degree in visual arts for the 2026–2027 academic year. The scholarship expands access to arts education and supports emerging talent across Northeast Florida. The scholarship recipient will be carefully selected through nominations from educators within SITAA's partner schools.
A thriving creative economy enhances the quality of life for us all. Supported in part by the Merit-Based Cultural Service Grant Program, administered by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville with funding from the City of Jacksonville and our elected officials, we extend our gratitude to all partners who make this possible.Â
Questions?
Contact our Support Team
Email: info@sitta.org
Phone: (904) 716-3853
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST