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Search for Treasure on Block Island This Summer

The Glass Float Project is in full swing

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Combining the childish glee of hide-and-seek, the wonderment of artistic creativity and the adventurous spirit of educational discovery, Block Island is hosting its 2013 Glass Float Project. It’s a uniquely Rhode Island way of doing things: this initiative seeks to use public art installations to encourage people of all ages to explore Block Island. This clever bit of tourism involves over 400 glass floats being placed all around the tiny island, 13 of which will be distinctly colored orbs representing 2013. One is even made out of gold leaf; all will be dated, numbered and stamped with the shape of Block Island on them.

Started in June, the competition continues indefinitely until all 400 are found. All of these glass creations are the artistic vision of Eben Horton, noted as “one of the country’s most versatile glassmakers.” Hidden along Block Island’s iconic beaches, above the high tide marks and on the Greenway Trails (a foot from either side), everyone is encouraged to participate in the search, but are asked to only take one glass float per person. So what are you doing? Get searching! 

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