Local Surfers and Local Artists Unite in Morro Bay for the Inaugural Morro Bay Surfboard Art Festival

MORRO BAY, Calif., Oct. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago displayed the Cows on Parade Art Exhibit, artists in San Francisco left their painted heart sculptures all over town. Now, in the seaside village of Morro Bay, surfboards take center stage for charity at the inaugural Morro Bay Surfboard Art Festival. Visitors and locals alike will be able to get up close and personal with the 22 surfboard works of art designed by local artists and on display throughout the city (including the Morro Bay Visitor Center) from November 1 – 28, 2014.  

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The idea of surfboards and artists coming together in Morro Bay is not surprising when you consider the long established romance between surfers and the picturesque beach community, as well as the love affair between this seaside town and artists. "Morro Bay is a great travel destination because of the people who live and work here, and this festival showcases just that," says Brent Haugen, Executive Director of the Morro Bay Tourism organization. "The lifestyle here is creative, active, adventurous and unique. We have a great story to tell, and we like to do things our own way."

In all, 27 artists will make their mark on a variety of surfboards in all shapes and sizes. A complete map showing the exact location of all the festival surfboards can be found at local businesses or online at www.morrobay.org/wp-content/uploads/MB-Surfboard-Art-Festival-Pamphlet.pdf.   

For more information about the Surfboard Art Festival as well as local art galleries, surf shops and cultural attractions in Morro Bay, visit http://www.morrobay.org/wp-content/uploads/MB_Surfboard-art-festival_final.pdf.

Morro Bay in Bloom is a charitable volunteer organization, dedicated to the beautification of Morro Bay. Project Surf Camp is a charitable organization designed to educate individuals with special needs. The camp provides surf lessons designed to build self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.

About Morro Bay

Located along scenic Highway 1, Morro Bay is known as the place in San Luis Obispo County to savor local sustainable seafood, including oysters. Surrounding farms and vineyards yield a bounty of outstanding food and wines served with flair at Morro Bay's renowned harbor-view restaurants. For many travelers, it's the numerous water sports that draw them to the area while others enjoy countless outdoor adventures, as well as antiquing, shopping and art galleries.

Enjoy a plethora of year-round activities including ocean-side golf, kayaking, sailing, hiking, fishing, surfing, biking, bird watching, kite flying, shopping, fine dining and miles of unspoiled beaches in Morro Bay. The town's breathtaking natural beauty, along with its close proximity to California's preeminent wine region and extraordinary choices for accommodations make Morro Bay the perfect choice for anyone seeking a natural escape. For more information, visit www.morrobay.org or the town's Facebook, twitter or Pinterest pages.

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