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In an effort to raise funds and awareness about local issues affecting our oceans, waves and beaches, the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County Chapter will be hosting the 13th Annual Art Gala on Friday, May 10th from 6-10pm at Paradise Point Resort & Spa.
*****Our 13th Annual Art Gala is officially SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. We’ll see you this Friday, May 10th at Paradise Point Resort & Spa.*****
In addition to a new venue, we have several exciting changes in store including more live artists featuring Nathan Gibbs, Bryan Helfand and Juan Tocayo Marante, an interactive art project and live music from Brett Dennen and Casey Turner!
The event will also feature live and silent auctions of artwork, surf gear and other luxury items, awards and awareness. For a sample of the items up for bid, check out our blog.
We are expecting to sell out this year, so we strongly encourage you to get your tickets early before it’s too late! Tickets to the event are only $50, which includes entrance to the event, food and drinks. This is a 21+ event. Dress surfer chic AKA business casual. On site parking is FREE.
Also, if you wish to stay at Paradise Point, use the group code SURF13 to receive a discount on your booking.
Last year’s event attracted close to 150 attendees ranging from surfers to environmental activists to art enthusiasts and raised over $18,000 for local chapter campaigns, programs and initiatives.
The event featured art by Ana Phelps, Andy Davis, Andrew Kosum, Angela Van Lier, Amber Irwin, Ash Francomb, Brian Helfand, Brain Siebert, Carolyn Guild, Cherrie LaPorte, Chris Martino, Cynthia Elisa Santos, Elisabeth Sullivan, Elise Nicole, Grant Pecoff, Hanna Daily, Heather Ritts, Jason Samarin, Jay Alders, Jeff Yeomans, Jennifer Belote, John Corning, Julie Goldstein, Maggie Marsek, Marty Frank, Matthew Meier, Matuse Larson, Meegan Feori, Nathan Gibbs, Neal Boceik, Pearl Pries, Robb Havassy, Sean Davey, Sean Ruttkay, Seth Thompson, Stephanie Bell, Stephen Forrester, Steven Valiere, Skye Walker, Tom Keck, Wade Koniakowsky, Wyland and more!
To make a donation, or if you have any questions, please call our office at (858) 622-9661 or email us at artgala@surfridersd.org.
