Habitat for Humanity Upper Keys’ Manatee Madness is returning with more decorated pieces.
Back for its second year, this online auction showcases the talent of local artists and raises money for affordable housing in the Upper Keys. This collection features four hand-crafted baby manatees and two mailboxes. The mailboxes stand at an impressive 5 feet tall, while each baby manatee stands at 3 feet.
The auction highlights the work of local artists including Janna Charette, of Resin Art; College of the Florida Keys Nursing Program Collective Artists; Carmen and Terre Kelley, of Key Largo Art Gallery; Alyssa Panzer, Panzer Studios; and Brittany Parker, of Go with the Ocean Flow Art.
The creations can be viewed in person at several local spots while the auction is live, at Starbucks in Islamorada, City Hall Café, Papa Joe’s Waterfront, Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys ReStore, Key Largo library and Crooked Palm Cabana.
All six pieces will be showcased at Morada Way Art Walk on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Bidding starts on Friday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. and closes on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. All bidding will take place at https://habitatupperkeys.org/manatee-madness/.
All the proceeds from the Manatee Madness Online Auction will directly support the construction of affordable housing in the Upper Keys.