Tonito Valderrama, environmental artist and educator
Art lives in the elements of all living things.
Giant driftwood nests, murals, sculpture and hands-on programs for schools and communities across Long Island.
Meet Tonito
Tonito Valderrama is an environmental artist and educator from East Moriches. For more than 14 years he was the lead artist and educator at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, working closely with birds of prey, rescued wildlife and Long Island's wetlands and woods.
He works in wood, clay, paint and recycled materials, drawing on his Taino heritage, and directs the Wilderness Traveling Museum. His work has been shown from Stockholm to Costa Rica.
Work with Tonito
Programs, commissions and events that bring people closer to art and the natural world.
School & community programs
Wildlife, art and environmental education brought to classrooms, libraries and community centers.
Art commissions
Murals, driftwood sculpture, watercolors and large nest installations made to order.
Classes & workshops
Guided, hands-on sessions for private groups, fundraisers and team events. All skill levels.
Paddle board & kayak rentals
Rentals and guided eco tours on the water in Westhampton, with Island Surf Rentals.
From the studio
Shown and taught at
Supported by grants from JP Morgan Chase and SOS, and a member of the NYC Sculptors Guild and the East End Arts Council.
- Southampton Arts Center
- Heckscher Art Museum
- Tilles Performance Center
- Hillwood Art Museum
- Humes Japanese Gardens
- Quogue Wildlife Refuge
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Costa Rica
Planning a program, mural or commission?
Tell Tonito what you have in mind and he'll get back to you.