Guitars // October 2021

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32 Guitars // 32 Artists

New electric & acoustic guitars donated by Fender

Jason-Mraz-1
Tom-Delonge-1
Bailey-Olson-5
Becca-Dwyer-3
Bronle-Crosby-2
Carolyn-Johnson-2
Darlene-Katz-4
Eye-Gato-1
Jen-Duran-2
Jonny-Pucci-1
Laurie-Nasica-1
Lee-Kohse-1
Little-House-Ink-3
Mac-Hillenbrand-3
MD-Ferrera
Nicholas-Danger-3
Norm-Daniels-3
Sean-Hnedak-2
Regan-Russell-2
Theresa-Vandenberg-Donche-1

Fender generously donated 32 electric, acoustic, and bass guitars to be transformed into playable works of art by local artists. Artists customized the guitars with acrylic paint, resin, spray paint, tape dots, Posca pens, and ink to create truly unique, custom art.

Among the participating artists were singer-songwriter and philanthropist Jason Mraz and musician Tom Delonge of Blink-182.

All 32 guitars were sold through an online auction and were exhibited during Mission Fed ArtWalk in April 2021. Proceeds from this Charity Art Auction directly benefited our free programs for youth that do not otherwise have access to visual arts opportunities.

James Hood Guitar and Wildcat Guitars in Escondido donated their time and services to reassemble all of the guitars and ensure they were all playable and ready for the auction.

Electric guitars transformed into playable art

Guitar Art Auction in the News

GUITAR WORLD // ArtReach has announced its upcoming Guitar Art auction – an event that will see the sale of 32 guitars custom-crafted by an array of renowned musicians and artists. Tom DeLonge and Jason Mraz spearhead the donated pieces covered in hand-drawn sketches and scrawls.

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THERE SAN DIEGO // ArtReach is hosting a Guitar Art Auction to support visual arts education for youth at San Diego County schools and community centers. Proceeds from the auction directly benefit ArtReach’s free and low-cost programs for young people that may not otherwise have access to visual arts opportunities.

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NBC 7 SAN DIEGO // ArtReach’s Guitar Art Auction will support visual arts education for children at San Diego County schools and community centers. Proceeds from the auction directly benefit ArtReach’s free and low-cost programs for young people who may not otherwise have access to visual arts opportunities. 

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Full List of Participating Artists