OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - This past Saturday,  July 12th, RVCA was proud to be a part of the Sea No Evil Art Benefit, an art show dedicated to supporting the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Many members of PM Tenore’s Artist Network Program (ANP) to donate art for the benefit, the show raised more than $50,000.00 - all of which will go to saving the beautiful creatures of the ocean.

The art show was held at the prestigious Riverside Art Museum in the historical downtown area of Riverside, and took over the entire facility’s three floors.  Matt Costa - former pro-skateboarder and musician on surfer Jack Johnson’s label - entertained the crowd on the third-floor rooftop, while Shepherd Fairey was in house, spinning records. Pieces donated by noted artists were displayed on the first and second floors, and were available for purchase through silent auction bidding.

Captain Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, was the featured speaker, and gave an update on global oceanic conservation.

Here are some photos from the event, courtesy of RVCA:

The RAM

Art work outside the RAM.

RVCA’s Founder PM Tenore and Matt Costa

Akram and Bobby Tang

Tanner Lee Prairie

Ewok and Alan Garcia

Nolan Hall, The Japanese Motors

Nolan Hall, Liz Rice, CR Stecyk and friend

Sea Shepherd Founder Paul Watson

Taking bids

The crowd

Casy Holland, CR Stecyk and Chris Fen

Matt Costa and fans.

Matt Costa

Paul Watson speech

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