Post by buschrj on Jul 26, 2010 14:49:42 GMT -8
I got a customized Mel Kadel board (missed out on the Jim Houser and Thomas Campbell boards) from this Canadian organization last year and was extremely happy with the organization and how well they ran the auction. But this year, they made it even more intersting by allowing you to commission an artist directly. Not sure how well it will work, but I went ahead and got one from Don Pendelton, Travis Millard and Michael Sieben for just $150 per skateboard.
Hope a few of you can help out a great cause.
He's what the email said:
The project this year is called "One Way Or Another" and features some artists from last year's show as well. There's a twist, however! Rather than buying a board that has already been made, we are asking artists to make something from scratch, just for you.
Combining an open call at Society6 and a group of specially invited guests (curated by Andy Jenkins, Bob Kronbauer, Sandro Grison, Justin Cooper, Mike Giles & Annie Lam), we have selected over 40 artists/collectives from around the world to create original artwork on full-size blank maple decks. These specially made boards will be sold at our online shop (www.wearecontributors.bigcartel.com), with all the proceeds going directly back to getting skateboards to kids across Canada.
What makes this project unique is that rather than people buying an already finished piece of artwork, their purchase will commission an artist/studio to make a board especially for them, so when it arrives, it's an awesome surprise - kind of like a familiar chocolate with a hidden tasty centre!
ART SALE INFO
To see full listing of artists, please visit www.wearecontributors.com. Sale continues from July 8 to August 15, 2010 Online shop can be accessed directly at www.wearecontributors.bigcartel.com
> ARTIST LISTING
> Alain Cheung
> Allister Lee
> Amber B Dianda
> Andrew Schansberg
> Anthony Smith
> Aurelie Grand
> Bob Haro
> Bombo
> Chad Vangaalen
> Chris Piascik
> Daniel Rossi
> David Ko
> Don Pendleton
> Emilio Santoyo
> Emory Allen
> Evan Melnyk
> Jason C Arnold
> Jess Fogel
> Joe Castro
> Joe Van Wetering
> Jordan Crane
> Keith Scharwath
> Kelly Litzenberger
> Lydia Nichols
> Maurizio Santucci
> Max Erds
> Michael Sieben
> Mike Perry
> Peter Panciera
> Porous Walker
> Randy Laybourne
> Roger Allen
> Rollout
> Rory Doyle
> Steph Walker
> Tim Barnard
> Todd Francis
> Todd St. John
> Tony Larson
> Travis Millard
> Tyson Bodnarchuk
> UPSO
> Wade Mickley
Hope a few of you can help out a great cause.
He's what the email said:
The project this year is called "One Way Or Another" and features some artists from last year's show as well. There's a twist, however! Rather than buying a board that has already been made, we are asking artists to make something from scratch, just for you.
Combining an open call at Society6 and a group of specially invited guests (curated by Andy Jenkins, Bob Kronbauer, Sandro Grison, Justin Cooper, Mike Giles & Annie Lam), we have selected over 40 artists/collectives from around the world to create original artwork on full-size blank maple decks. These specially made boards will be sold at our online shop (www.wearecontributors.bigcartel.com), with all the proceeds going directly back to getting skateboards to kids across Canada.
What makes this project unique is that rather than people buying an already finished piece of artwork, their purchase will commission an artist/studio to make a board especially for them, so when it arrives, it's an awesome surprise - kind of like a familiar chocolate with a hidden tasty centre!
ART SALE INFO
To see full listing of artists, please visit www.wearecontributors.com. Sale continues from July 8 to August 15, 2010 Online shop can be accessed directly at www.wearecontributors.bigcartel.com
> ARTIST LISTING
> Alain Cheung
> Allister Lee
> Amber B Dianda
> Andrew Schansberg
> Anthony Smith
> Aurelie Grand
> Bob Haro
> Bombo
> Chad Vangaalen
> Chris Piascik
> Daniel Rossi
> David Ko
> Don Pendleton
> Emilio Santoyo
> Emory Allen
> Evan Melnyk
> Jason C Arnold
> Jess Fogel
> Joe Castro
> Joe Van Wetering
> Jordan Crane
> Keith Scharwath
> Kelly Litzenberger
> Lydia Nichols
> Maurizio Santucci
> Max Erds
> Michael Sieben
> Mike Perry
> Peter Panciera
> Porous Walker
> Randy Laybourne
> Roger Allen
> Rollout
> Rory Doyle
> Steph Walker
> Tim Barnard
> Todd Francis
> Todd St. John
> Tony Larson
> Travis Millard
> Tyson Bodnarchuk
> UPSO
> Wade Mickley