From the beaches of Miami to Florida's pristine Emerald Coast, sand sculpting is a Sunshine State tradition! In honor of this unique art form, Gaylord Palms features an ever-changing exhibition of sand sculptures in the Key West atrium.
The Gaylord Palms sand displays are created using 2 TONS of sand! It takes about 3 days - and 60 worker hours - to complete each sculpture. Unlike short-lived outdoor displays, the Gaylord sculptures can last for more than six months inside the enclosed weather-protected atrium. Regardless, the Gaylord Palms sand sculptures change out several times a year!
These structures are created using building blocks of sand that are sculpted into figures. Once finished, they are sprayed with a thin coat of diluted Elmer’s Glue to help keep moisture in the sand.
The Gaylord Palms displays are created by a team of artists who have won many awards, including local, state and international honors.
Key West Sand Sculptures
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Pirate with Map |
Pirate Bird |
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Pirate Close-up |
Mermaid |
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Pirate Display |
Holiday "Snow" men |
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Sculpture Artists |
