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UMA NEWS


6 days ago
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation Announce Underwater Museum of Art Sculpture Collaboration
This groundbreaking collaboration introduces a unique addition to the UMA's seventh installation planned for the Summer of 2025.


Nov 30, 2023
Designs Revealed For 2024 UMA Installation
The CAA and SWARA are excited to share the 9 sculptures designs selected for the 6th installation of the Underwater Musuem of Art


Sep 8, 2023
Calling All Artists For 2024 Installation
The CAA and SWARA are pleased to announce the Underwater Museum of Art 2024 Call To Artists. Interested artists may submit by Oct. 6, 2023.


Sep 6, 2023
UMA Receives 2023 CODAaward
The CAA in partnership with SWARA is proud to announce that the UMA recently received the 2023 CODAaward for Collaboration of the Year!


Jul 21, 2023
UMA Expands to 40 Sculptures with 5th Deployment
Six new sculptures were deployed to the nation's first permanent underwater sculpture park off the coast of Grayton Beach State Park.


Jul 19, 2023
Vote For UMA
The UMA was selected as a 2023 CODAawards Top 100 Finalist. Vote to help us reach one of the top two spots for People's Choice!


Jan 30, 2023
7 Designs Revealed For 5th Underwater Museum Of Art Installation
The CAA and SWARA are proud to reveal the 7 new sculpture designs for exhibition in the 5th installation of the Underwater Museum of Art.

Oct 11, 2022
Calling All Artists For 2023 UMA Installation
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) in partnership with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) join two of...


Jun 10, 2022
The 2022 Installation
Last week, eight new sculptures were added to the nation’s first permanent Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) in the Gulf of Mexico off the...


Apr 5, 2022
GRAMMY-Nominee Jontavious Willis To Headline Under The Sea Event
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce that Blues artist and GRAMMY-nominee Jontavious Willis will...


Jan 26, 2022
Artists Revealed For Fourth UMA Installation
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are proud to reveal the ten...


Nov 2, 2021
2022 UMA Artist Call Released
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) in partnership with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) join two of...


Feb 9, 2021
CAA & SWARA Partner For Third UMA Installation
Last week, eight new sculptures were added to the nation’s first permanent Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) in the Gulf of Mexico off the...


Nov 23, 2020
CAA Launches Virtual Under the Sea Campaign
Due to COVID-19 response, the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) was unable to host its annual Under the Sea fundraiser that...


Jan 30, 2020
Artists Revealed For Third UMA Installation
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are proud to reveal the seven...


Sep 20, 2019
2020 UMA Artist Call Released
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) in partnership with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) join two of...


Jul 2, 2019
CAA and SWARA Collaborate To Expand the UMA
Late last week, ten new sculptures were added to the nation’s first permanent Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) in the Gulf of Mexico off...


Apr 11, 2019
2nd Annual ‘Under the Sea’ Fundraiser
The 2nd annual “Under the Sea” fundraising event is the official kick-off event for Art Month South Walton and will celebrate the...


Mar 1, 2019
12 Designs Revealed For Second UMA Installation
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are proud to reveal the twelve...


Dec 14, 2018
UMA Up For USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Award
The UMA has been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Travel Awards for ‘Best New Attraction’ to open in 2018! You can help...
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