Work with Tonito
Programs, commissions and events that connect people with art and the natural world.
School & community programs
Tonito brings art and wildlife education directly to schools, libraries, museums and community centers. Drawing on 14+ years at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge and a career as an artist in residence, his programs connect students of all ages to the natural world through hands-on creativity.
- In-school and after-school workshops
- Wildlife and environmental education
- Large-format collaborative mural projects
- Nature-inspired sculpture and craft
- Indigenous arts and Taino cultural programs
- Artist residency programs
Art commissions
From intimate watercolors to monumental community installations, Tonito works with individuals, institutions and organizations to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Commissions have appeared in the Southampton Arts Center, Heckscher Art Museum, Tilles Performance Center and private collections worldwide.
- Wildlife watercolors and paintings
- Driftwood and recycled-material sculptures
- Indoor and outdoor murals
- Large-scale nest installations
- Indigenous art and symbolic work
- Corporate and institutional commissions
Creative classes & workshops
Guided creative sessions where everyone, whatever their skill level, leaves with something they made and a deeper connection to the natural world. A good fit for private gatherings, corporate events, school fundraisers and community programs.
- All skill levels welcome
- Nature-themed guided sessions
- Private group events
- Corporate team-building
- Fundraiser and charity events
- All materials provided
Paddle board & kayak rentals
In partnership with Island Surf Rentals in Westhampton, rent a kayak or paddle board for a self-guided outing, or join a guided Paddle Eco Tour through the local waterways. Life jackets and phone cases are included with every rental.
- Single kayak or paddle board
- $45 / hour, $65 / 2 hours
- Double kayak or paddle board
- $70 / hour, $90 / 2 hours
- Guided Paddle Eco Tour (1.5 hours)
- $100 per person
Not sure which fits?
Whether you're a school, a nonprofit or someone with a blank wall and an idea, send Tonito a note and he'll help you figure it out.