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Tom Kennedy Art Auction
Ripper Journey Foundation
Jellyfish Gallery, San Francisco, CA --
Oct 23, 2009 --
Tom Kennedy Art Auction to Benefit the "Ripper Journey Foundation"
in Memory of Tom Kennedy
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Friends and family of the legendary San
Francisco artist Tom Kennedy will host a three-part benefit and art
auction to benefit the Ripper Journey Foundation beginning October 28,
2009 and running through November 12, 2009 at the Jellyfish Gallery in
San Francisco. The public is invited to participate and attend free of
charge.
Tom Kennedy
passed away April 12, 2009 while body-surfing off Ocean Beach in San
Francisco. He left behind a legacy as a pioneering sculptural artist,
social agitator and builder of more than 20 art cars. As a founding
member of the art car movement, his works of art work evolved into
symbols of political protest and peace keeping. Tom
envisioned his beloved and most recognized art car, Ripper the Friendly
Shark, traveling around the world with a crew called the Friend Patrol.
Together they would inspire and support friendship and peace in
conflict zones where people perceived as enemies live and work
together. The art auction will raise money to send Ripper the Friendly
Shark on this mission at least once a year.
The three-part fundraiser will kick off on October 28 with a silent auction and live performances and wrap up on November 12 with a live auction. An ever-growing list of artists have donated artwork to be auctioned with all proceeds to benefit the Ripper Journey Foundation.
Featured artists include Tom Kennedy, Haideen Anderson, Margot Duane, Karen Cusolito, Michael Christian, Brian Goggin, Dan Das Mann, Jon Alloway, Philo Northup, Kal Spelletich, Chelsea Owens, Brettt Roncelli, Deirdre DeFranceaux, Harrod Blank, Justin Credible, Justin Young, Tony Campanale, Al Honig, Barbara Fried, Andy Kennedy, Chicken John, Cody Reynolds, Deborah Horrell, Emily Duffy, Baba, Damo Coldsnow, Dan Macchiarini, Erick Dunn, Jan Elftmann, Jennifer Alexander, Jonnel Covault, Kaylie Thompson, Kelly Lyles, Larry Labonte, Lauren Becker, Lisa Nigro, Louis Perrin, Mr. Lucky, Natali, Nathan Hake, Red Thompson and Reverend Ron.
The event will also showcase photos, art and videos about
Tom Kennedy
and the
Ripper
Journey Foundation created in his memory. All pieces in the silent auction will also be online at <
http://www.tomkennedyart.com/
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EVENT DETAILS
Venue: Jellyfish Gallery at 1286 Folsom Street, San Francisco
October 28th ~ Opening Night
6:00 pm until Midnight
Wine, Cheese, Music - Silent Auction begins.
A special performance by Mark Growden and Phat Mandee
November 7th ~ Rock Star Hat Party
6:00 pm until Late Night
Everyone MUST wear a hat.
Main Act: Tom Jonesing + more entertainment to be announced.
November 12th ~ Closing Night
6PM until Midnight
Silent auction ends at 10:00 pm
Live Auction featuring Hal Robbins and Chicken John
About Ripper Journey Foundation
The Ripper Journey Foundation was created by the friends and family of Tom Kennedy to make his dream come true: to send his first art car Ripper the Friendly Shark around the world inspiring and supporting friendship and peace. By raising money the Foundation will make it possible for the Friend Patrol to accompany Ripper the Friendly Shark on at least one journey per year to conflict zones where people perceived as enemies live and work together in the name of friendship and peace. For more information go to: < http://www.tomkennedyart.com/>
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