# Global Beach Art Projects The World Beach Project by Sue Lawty Lets Anyone Become an Artist By MeganD817 | Published 2010-04-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-world-beach-project References: [vam.ac.uk](http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1395_lawty/wordpress/?p=92) & [vam.ac.uk](http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/textiles/lawty/world_beach/index.html) The [World Beach Project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosquitmed-sun-protection) was devised by the Victoria & Albert Museum's artist in residence, Sue Lawty. Its popularity is spreading like wildfire across the globe this summer, and it's easy to join in on the fun. Just strip down, [head to the beach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-reserve), and channel your inner 5-year old for some creative playtime. The brilliance behind the World Beach Project is its simplicity: Grab some stones, take a few pictures while you [make a pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmologyscape) (or even just a nice pile of rocks), and then upload them on to the website when you get home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Beach Art Tourism:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate on-site beach art projects and workshops to attract guests and create unique experiences. - **Virtual Beach Art:** Developers can create virtual beach art software and platforms to allow people to create and share art without having to be physically present on a beach. - **Community Beach Art:** Communities can organize beach art festivals and competitions to promote local artists and bring people together for fun, creative activities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can boost their customer experience by offering on-site beach art projects and workshops. - **Technology:** Developers can create beach art software and platforms to provide accessible tools for creating and sharing art. - **Event Management:** Event planners and organizers can incorporate beach art festivals and competitions to attract attendees, promote local artists, and create a fun and engaging atmosphere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Sun Safety Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-installation.md) - [Real-Time Beach Review Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-beach-review.md) - [Global Pixel Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Collaborative Art Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyone-draw.md) - [Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-sand-project-planet.md) - [3D-Printed Star Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [At-Home Beach Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-in-a-box.md)