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Shop With Purpose Event Pictures

Woodbury — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:27:28 +0000

Our Shop With Purpose event was a great success! Thank you to everyone who came- we enjoyed hanging out with you! Here are some pictures from the night:

Our head designer, Kelli Murray Larson, also had a table with her most recent pieces.

Light Gives Heat ‘In The Midst Of Hope’ Recap

Woodbury — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:02:14 +0000

The Light Gives Heat “In The Midst Of Hope” event was a success! The exhibition featured over 40 painting, drawing and photography pieces that were based on the theme of “hope, love and the daily belief that tomorrow can be better than today.” Jedidiah chose to sponsor the event because it raised awareness and funds for our past partner, Light Gives Heat. All of the artwork from the show is now online with all proceeds going directly to Light Gives Heat and their work to empower families in Uganda by providing them with means for sustainable incomes.

For an ‘In The Midst Of Hope’ event recap, see the video below:

In The Midst Of Hope from Light Gives Heat on Vimeo.

In The Midst of Hope- A Benefit Art Show For Friends In Uganda

Woodbury — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:49:23 +0000

Light Gives Heat is hosting a benefit art show, “In the Midst of Hope,” curated by our long time friend Patrick Maxcy. The show will feature a diverse group of established and up and coming artists from around the world. It will include 40 paintings, drawings and photography, all based on the common theme of “hope, love, and the daily belief that tomorrow can be better then today.” The art will be on display from September 30th to October 21st, opening with a celebration on the 30th from 7-10, including food and drinks, music by DJ Griz and an acoustic performance by Tim Brown. If you are in the Grand Junction, CO area, we suggest stopping by. For more information, click here.

Specifics: “In the Midst of Hope” / LGH Studios / 354 Main St / Grand Junction, CO / September 30th / 7pm-10pm

Eighth Ply Twenty Eleven

Woodbury — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:23:33 +0000

This is an event the Jedidiah team is stoked about attending and we want to spread the word to you! Brooks Sterling is part of our Made For Good team and is the founder of We Love Creativity so we know we’ll be impressed!

We Love Creativity, Sk8ology and DJhere Productions are presenting Eighth Ply Twenty Eleven, an exhibition of over 60 artists with one common medium, a skateboard deck. The exclusive public art exhibit at the San Diego Hard Rock Hotel will be this Friday from 7p-10p. Please visit here for guest list consideration. The Hard Rock Hotel is located at 207 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Details are below- see YOU there!

‘Cambodia: Ray of Hope’ Reception Hosted by World-Renowned Surf Photographer Aaron Chang

Woodbury — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:27:08 +0000

This Friday, world-renowned surf photographer, Aaron Chang and other artists will be holding a ‘Cambodia: Ray of Hope’ reception. The night is for artists and the community to fight human trafficking. Chang went to Cambodia with Jedidiah in 2010 to meet and photograph the community. Jedidiah clothing pieces included many of his Cambodia photographs in the designs that benefit World Vision this season.

Jedidiah is proud to sponsor the reception and our CEO, Kevin Murray will be at the event. A large amount of proceeds from Friday’s photographs, art and Jedidiah clothing sales will help World Vision open a trauma recovery center that will hold more than 70 children per year in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Definitely a great chance to see new art, socialize, and help children in need.

Details:

What: Aaron Chang’s photographs, Jedidiah clothing featuring Chang’s work and art will be on display, with a large amount of the night’s proceeds benefiting World Vision. Of course, music, food, and fun will be included.

When: Friday, May 6th, 6-9 p.m.

Who: Aaron Chang- World Renowned Surf Photographer, Wade Koniakowsky- Artist, Scott Hancock- Artist, Kevin Murray- Jedidiah CEO. Music will be provided by Barbara Tobler and Pawnshop Kings.

Where: North Coast Calvary Chapel- 1330 Poinsettia Ln., Carlsbard, CA 92011

A StandUp First Day on the Job

Woodbury — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:20:03 +0000

Many first days at a new job consist of what seems like endless training in a corporate office with no windows and miles of paperwork and manuals.

Not at Jedidiah.

From the first minute I walked in the door, I was reminded of reasons I was drawn to Jedidiah in the first place: the passion, philanthropy and mission of the Jedidiah family.

For my first day at Jedidiah, I found myself at StandUp for Kids Center in Oceanside. Through street outreach, devoted volunteers, resource programs and community centers, SUFK helps and stabilizes homeless children on the street.

The energy of Jedidiah’s artists, designers and Jedidiah CEO, Kevin Murray, filled the room as they painted a mural on the largest walls of the Oceanside Center. Starting at 6 p.m. with the backdrop, the artists painted, laughed, listened to music and complimented each other’s work late into the evening.

I got to spend a lot of time with the center’s director, Kim. Her enthusiasm and concern for the kids immediately shone through as she went in depth about what being a ‘street kid’ entails. With homelessness seeming like an overwhelming problem, the hope and passion Kim shared with me made the problem very real, but optimistically solvable. She was so appreciative of Jedidiah’s gift of art and was certain it would serve as inspiration to the kids that the center serves, art being one of the best ways for them to emotionally express themselves.

When the mural was finished, the kids’ faces were filled with smiles. Our head designer, Kelli Murray, said they tried to portray connection and friendship between their individually painted figures and the top upper angel-like character served as the protector among the group. By the end of the night I felt extremely connected as a company and to the StandUp for Kids mission.

Definitely a great way to kick off a new job.

A special thanks to all of the artists who donated their time and talent to make this project possible:

Christy Pepper Dawson

Unexpected Beauty

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:17:14 +0000

“Do not be limited by fear or narrow definitions, and don’t build walls around yourselves, but instead do your best to find kinship and beauty in unexpected places.” -Stanley Ann Dunham Soetoro

Look around you. There is something beautiful there and although it is not always easy to find, it is definitely worth searching for.

What I love about the photo above is how it captures the signs of abandoned territory that people came across and expressed themselves in a unique way, ultimately making something beautiful. And that is what we are all about: the search for beauty in the unexpected and serving toward the common good.

Please share the last time you found something beautiful in an unexpected place.

(Photo by Austin Mann :: www.austinmann.com)

UPDATE

I posted that about an hour ago and I then came across this video that I could not believe I was watching as it was playing in front of me. This story is exactly what I was talking about.

BROKEN IS BEAUTIFUL from PEOPLE OF THE SECOND CHANCE on Vimeo.

Austin England Benefitting Amor + Jedidiah at “Art After Dark” Tonight!

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:09:58 +0000

At Jedidiah, we are super stoked to be involved with so many great artists.

Austin England, one of the artists we’ve worked with in the past during different events in Florida, is doing an art show tonight in Tampa, Flordia for charity and picked Amor + Jedidiah to give proceeds to, as well as raise awareness for.

For more information, click this link: http://www.madduxpress.com/arts-and-culture/2010/04/06/art-after-dark-cause-an-effect-4414

We’re super stoked to see how it turns out! If you live in Tampa, hurry down there!

St. Patrick’s Day at Jedidiah

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:57:18 +0000

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from the crew at Jedidiah! Hope it has been incredible for you.

-The guys from The Classic Crime dropped by to hang out on their day off from tour. We got to hear a little bit about their time on the road, their time in Haiti and what is coming up on the horizon for them. Video of that conversation will be posted soon (snapshot pictured above). For those of you who haven’t yet heard them, click the link below to get a feel. Not only do they make great music, but they are great guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDP6qHFKChc

-Keep your eyes peeled for the Ambassador program launching soon: great people with great hearts doing great things who we are proud to represent Jedidiah.

-Check out our Spring 2010 line at store.jedidiahusa.com if you have not yet seen the new store! It is awesome!

-Feel free to sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of our home page as they’ll be going out on a more consistent basis with more going on and more product coming out.

Top o’ the week to ya! (Translation: We really hope your week is going well.)

Jeremy Cowart’s “Voices of Haiti” Photo Essay

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:23:13 +0000

Extremely talented photographer Jeremy Cowart has launched an incredible photo essay titled “Voices of Haiti“. Please go visit www.voicesofhaiti.com to view photos, learn about the project, purchase prints and hear from the people of Haiti themselves.

We wanted to direct you to these incredibly moving images; we hope you have a moment to look through them.

Jeremy Cowart Photography is donating 100% of net proceeds minus printing and mailing cost from your purchase to Safewater Nexus, a non-profit organization aligned under the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. All printing and mailing costs will be accounted for by Jeremy Cowart Photography. As all proceeds are restricted solely for the purchase of tents for the Home in Haiti project, Safewater Nexus will purchase tents directly from the “A Home in Haiti” program and deliver them to the sites most in need. Exact funding for all the tents will be disclosed on www.ahomeinhaiti.org. For financial integrity and accountability, Safewater Nexus is aligned under their parent company, Go International, a 501(c)(3) “Not-For-Profit” organization based in Wilmore, KY and Bristol, TN.