Fishy Fashion Show and Exhibit

The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve is excited to present Fishy Fashion, a special installation in our Nature Center running September 30–December 31, 2025.

This creative and educational exhibit showcases a collection of whimsical costumes crafted from flotsam, jetsam, and other beach debris by local artist Joan Matey. Visitors will also enjoy sculptures and fashion accessories designed by Franklin County School art students, along with educational displays highlighting the causes and impacts of marine debris on our oceans. The exhibition kicks off with a “Fishy Fashion Show” on Tuesday, September 30th at 5:30 PM, where the art will come to life on the runway. Following the opening event, the exhibit will remain on display in the Reserve’s Nature Center through the end of December.