November 1, 2024
The Blue Trees, Presented by University of West Florida Historic Trust
The University of West Florida Historic Trust is excited to bring environmental installation artist Konstantin Dimopolous to Pensacola to install his environmental call to action, The Blue Trees: Environmental Installation. The trees along Zaragoza Street between Tarragona and Jefferson Streets and in Museum Plaza will be transformed into an environmental art installation.
Location: Zaragoza Street and Museum Plaza View Map
The University of West Florida Historic Trust is excited to bring environmental installation artist Konstantin Dimopolous to Pensacola to install his environmental call to action, The Blue Trees: Environmental Installation. The trees along Zaragoza Street between Tarragona and Jefferson Streets and in Museum Plaza will be transformed into an environmental art installation. The participatory nature of the installation invites the community to become, in essence, an artist while generating discussions on environmental issues.
The goals of the Blue Trees are to use art to raise awareness about deforestation and the importance of trees to people, all living creatures, and their environment; and, to engage local communities in art. The community is invited to participate in the installation of The Blue Trees with the artist as well as several partnering events. Kids can learn more about trees at the MESS Hall. Enjoy a special Buzzed Brew Blue Trees themed coffee as you stroll through the installation.
The Blue Trees Community Application Days
- November 1, 2, 4, and 5, 2024 (more days added as needed)
- Two sessions available daily: 9:30-12:30 and 1:00-3:00
- Complete Interest Form to participate
Join Konstantin Dimopoulos and the UWF Historic Trust as we install, The Blue Trees: Environmental Installation, in downtown Pensacola for Foo Foo Fest 2024! This call to environmental action takes our downtown urban landscape and makes it surreal, because there are no naturally occurring blue trees, to draw attention to global deforestation and the need to protect our natural resources. The chalk based pigment is safe for the trees, bugs, birds, humans, and waterways. FAQ’s below.
Blue Cheese and Blue Trees: A wine and cheese reception
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- 6:00-10:00 p.m.
- Zaragoza Street
- Tickets: $50/per person available at historicpensacola.org/bluetrees on September 1
Join the UWF Historic Trust as we celebrate The Blue Trees: Environmental Installation and Foo Foo Fest 2024 with Blue Cheese and Blue Trees: A Wine and Cheese Reception on Wednesday, November 6 on Zaragoza Street. Don your best blue cocktail casual attire and enjoy the culinary delights of Classic City Catering and bluegrass music by The New Cahoots. Evening sponsored by International Paper Foundation, Florida Power and Light, and Premium Parking.
Environmental Art Market
- Friday, November 8, 2024
- 10:00-8:00 p.m.
- Bike Pensacola small ride starting at 5:00 p.m.
- Museum Plaza
- Link for vendor interest form
The UWF Historic Trust welcomes local artists and environmental organizations to share their work and missions on Friday, November 8 from 10:00-8:00 p.m. for an Environmental Art Market. Vendors added. To see full listing see historicpensacola.org/bluetrees
Social Media
- @HistoricPcola
- @kondimopoulos
Upcoming Dates
- Saturday, November 2
- Sunday, November 3
- Monday, November 4
- Tuesday, November 5
- Wednesday, November 6
- Thursday, November 7
- Friday, November 8
- Saturday, November 9
The Blue Trees, Presented by University of West Florida Historic Trust
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