Every September, our little beach community in New Jersey takes on a Southern California vibe when the Belmar Pro Surfing Contest rolls into town. I was asked by the Belmar Arts Council to represent on the beach and show some of my Surf Art and I happily took the opportunity and I thank them for…
The Beach Rescue Project will have its final cleanup of the summer on Saturday, August 29th from 2-4 pm in Asbury Park, NJ before the Beach Rescue Concert. Those 21+ who volunteer at the beach cleanup will be given a special VIP credential for the concert. The concert is featuring performances by Joss Stone, Gavin…
I just got back from the infamous “Surf Expo” in Orlando, Florida, just on time to catch Hurricane Bill’s enormous swells that hit my home town beaches of New Jersey which Pro-Surfing Icon and former World Champion, Andy Irons was surfing on that Sunday. Quite a surreal scene to come home to! Strangely enough, this…
Opening – Sunday, September 13th 2009. Jay is going to show work as a featured Surf Artist at the Belmar Art’s Council Art Show titled, “The Innermost Limits of Pure Stoke”. Opening Reception to follow Sunday’s surfing events at the Belmar Pro. Judging will be done by local surf shop owner, name to be announced; prizes…
Through the collaborative efforts of VERB TV, 9:Fish Surfboards, and PEAKSandBARRELS.com the Surfboard Recycling Project was established to raise awareness for Surf-Aid International & Save The S.D. Fire Pits. This partnership is proud to announce an innovative fundraiser at this year’s Vavi National Kickball Championship at NTC Park in Point Loma on August 15th. The Surfboard Recycling Project…
I live in a pretty cool beach town here in New Jersey, which most people from outside of our area probably think sounds like an oxymoron. It doesn’t have the mystique of Santa Cruz or the surf culture of the North Shore of Oahu, but we have a groovy thing here if you can see…
Jay was asked again this year to be involved with the SEA White Water Party. This event has become a highlight of the summer for many people and helps raise a lot of money to protect our environment and fight Autism. Come out and meet Jay and bid on his signed Artwork. The White Water…
Presented by: John Pierson’s Toyota of Stuart – www.toyotaofstuart.com Supporting Platinum Sponsors: Gater 98.7 www.gater.com and Wild 95.5 www.wild955.com with more to come When: Friday Saturday & Sunday July 24th 25th & 26th with a VIP party Thursday July 23rd Where: Exodus II Address: 791 Grove Avenue Port Saint Lucie FL 34983 Venue Capacity: 5,000…
On July 24th, 2009, Jay will be showing his Artwork at the beautiful, Langosta Lounge, located on the beaches of Asbury Park, New Jersey. The Show will begin at 12Noon and there will be a ‘Meet the Artist Reception’ between 12-3PM. Across the street, later that night, our friend Donavon Frankenreiter and his bandmates along…
June 27th 2009 – Come on out to the legendary Outer Banks venue, The Pit to meet Jay and see his Surf Artwork on display. Live Musical performance by The Influence who goes on stage at 10PM. There will be a public “Meet the Artist Reception” with Jay from 7-9PM. The Pit’s location is Mile Post…
June 27th 2009 – Switchfoot’s sponsored. Bro-Am. Encinitas, CA. We are proud to be a main sponsor of Switchfoot’s event for the 2nd year in row. Jay’s donated print of “Burning Inspiration” will benefit the San Diego and Oceanside branches of StandUp for Kids, a national nonprofit volunteer outreach organization that started right here in San Diego…
We are stoked to have Jay be one of the featured Artists in Billabong’s 3rd Annual Design For Humanity event that is happening June 17th 2009 at the Avalon/ Bardot club in Hollywood. It’s one-night beginning with an art show, followed by a Billabong fashion show, then performing live in concert alt-rockers The Airborne Toxic…
Echo Movement‘s New CD, “In the Ocean” is being released on June 5th 2009. The CD release party is being held at the Legendary, Stone Pony, located on the beach in Asbury Park , New Jersey. Jay’s new painting, “Burning Inspiration” as you can see, became the Album Art for “In the Ocean”, which was…
May 21st marks the 9th Annual Surfrider Foundation Art Gala at the Powerhouse in Del Mar from 6-10pm for an evening of beautiful art, fine food and drink, and coastal conservation. I am always very eager to help out the Surfrider Foundation and other philanthropies I endorse. So when my buddies at Surfrider San Diego…
On April 26th 2009, the Emergen-C Sponsored, MaliBLUE event took place to benefit Surfrider Foundation. The core activities and campaigns that the Surfrider Foundation uses to protect our oceans, waves and beaches fall into the categories of Clean Water, Beach Access, Beach Preservation and Protecting Special Places. The months of preparation and planning flew by…the…
This Thursday, April 9th 2009, at 6PM, I will be showing and sellingSurf Art and donating a print to benefit The Surfrider Foundation. The event will take place at the historic Algonquin Theater in beautifulManasquan, NJ.Musical performance by local surfer/musician,Quincy Mumford and a showing of Chris Malloy‘s Surf Film, “One Track Mind”.
On April 4th, Jay caught up with his bud, G. Love in Atlantic City, where he played with the Special Sauce to a sold out crowd at The Borgata. Big thanks to Garrett aka G.Love for the personal invite and for the warm hospitality. Also special thanks to his management Jason and Mike. Backstage we…
Jay Alders is pleased to have been asked to donate Surf Art Prints again this year for the Fundraisers associated with the Jake Shimaburkuro Tour. Jake is considered the Eddie Van Halen of the Ukulele and has toured with Music Legends like Jack Johnson, Donavon Frankenreiter, Jimmy Buffet and is being featured in Dana Brown’s…
Jay Alders is a proud sponsor to ALO’s Tour d’Amour 3, which is raffling off Prints and Posters to help raise money for Music In Schools Today For more info on the Feb 7-15th Tour d’Amour, go to ALOMusic.com
Ocean City, NJ – I donated multiple prints to help raise money to help cure Amyloidosis. Special Guests, Surf Pros: Bethany Hamilton and Dean Randazzo.
June 5th 2008 —The shores of New Jersey experienced an eventlike no other. Almost 600 people came out to support Zimzala ‘08, a unique Art, Music and Humanitarian event with over $13,000 raised to benefit Surf Aid International. Zimzala was Founded and Co-Hosted by: Jay Alders Fine Art and Photography, Okoto Apparel and Sun Dream Productions. East Coast performers and friendsShoreline kicked…
VH1’s Save the Music Event at the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia 4-8PM. I will be showing three original Oil Paintings and speaking on behalf of the event. Headlining act and dear friends of mine, Echo Movement will be performing their original Reggae Music.
Published March/April 2008 “Line Up Magazine published a seven page spread covering my trip to Brazil with ALO, Donavon Frankereiter, Matt Costa, G Love, Sean Davey,Sunny Aberton,Céline Chat,Surfer Magazine, Billabong and others in November 2007. I wrote this article and shot the photos… this is my first hand account of the 11 day event that…
Surf Taco, Main Street, Belmar, NJ. 8PM. Art of the Taco 4
January 17 2008 – Highline Ballroom. NYC. Jay and good friends at Okoto Clothing will be sponsoring and attending the “Rock and Wrap It Up™” Benefit Concert and Auction featuring performances by ALO and Jackie Greene. Jay is donating 18 prints and posters to help raise money to fight Poverty. See pics here.