tins for tots by kid kustoms

Kid Kustoms is collaborating with PPG industries and Wheaty Wheat Studios to bring folks a completely new medium and international forum to display individual talents. They have invited the world’s best hot rod stripers, street artists, illustrators, air brushers, graphic designers, and cartoonists to compete in one of 3 categories to generate awareness and resources for this year’s charitable organizations. (FYI: Participation is by invite only).

The "platform" of choice? A set of Fenders for Kid Kustoms Roddler strollers (that converts into a tricycle)! Over 50 artists have been invited to participate [PEEP] - with the finished art being auctioned off and proceeds going to their charities of choice. Shown below is a submission by Brent Nolasco ~ CLICK THRU to have a peep at more submissions, as well as more details and an artist-list for TINS FOR TOTS.





EVENT MECHANICS:
(1) Each participant is provided a set of fenders. While interchangeable on any of the Kid Kustoms Roddler strollers, the finished products will be displayed in prominent galleries worldwide, and auctioned off on a custom mounted frame, signed by the artist and with a letter of authenticity.

(2) Upon submission of their works, our D.A.W.S (Dads Against Wack Strollers) subscribers and the readership from the esteemed magazines providing event coverage will be voting to determine who were the top ten and then favoured artists in each category.

(3) The winner from each category will be auctioned off on a Roddler, with proceeds from all sales being donated to the artists’ choice of the participating charitable foundations listed below. The only stipulation for the contest is fenders must be painted in the Kid Kustoms color palate, which consists of 9 offerings from the PPG Vibrance collection that are exclusive to the Roddler.




PARTICIPATING ARTISTS FOR TINS FOR TOTS:
• Dave Perewitz [www.perewitz.com]
• Beej Curtis [www.organicimage.com]
• Mathieu Missiem-Ndeur [www.ndeur.com]
• Roger Andrews [www.rand247.com]
• Brian Castleforte [www.castleforte.com]
• Alberto Cerriteno [www.albertocerriteno.com]
• Cat Oshiro [www.catoshiro.com]
• Juliet Park [www.julietpark.com]
• Peskimo [www.peskmo.com]
• Squinky [www.squinky.co.uk]
• Nathan Spoor [www.nathanspoor.com]
• John Iacono [www.joeiacono.com]
• Danny Casroc [www.casroc.com]
• Damon Richey [www.damonsmc.com]
• Richard Van Over [www.wheatywheatstudios.com]
• Skaffs [www.skaffs.com]
• George Barris [www.barris.com]
• Jim Koch [www.jimkoch.com]
• Brent Nolasco [www.brentjeromenolasco.com]
• Julie West [www.juliewest.com]
• April Edwards [www.april-edwards.com
• Mike Martin [www.enginehouse13.com]
• Daze [www.dazeworld.com]
• Erica Gosich Rose [www.egrart.com]
• Rough [www.roughe.com]
• M. Macgregor [www.elmac.net]
• TATS cru [www.tatscruinc.com]
• Romeo & Mega [www.sons.nl]
• Great & Bates [www.greatbates.com]
• Juicie graphics [www.juiciegraphics.nl]
• Pixelfillu [www.pixelfillu.com]
• Triclops Studio [www.triclopsstudios.com]
• Frolab [www.frolab.com]
• Cancontrollers [www.cancontrollers.net]
• Markus Muller [www.wonabc.com]
• Chris Silva [www.chrissilva.com]
• Daniel Schade
• Sean Barton
• MedFed
• Mike Taylor Designs
• Johnathan Beery
• kaNO
• Herb Martinez
• Rory Pentecost
• Art Himsel
• Darry Hollenbeck




"What we are doing is the first undertaking of its kind. It blurs the bounds between art mediums, the automotive world, fashion, technology and juvenile product realm. We are practicing the art of science through aesthetic appeal, functional design and thought provoking reason." says Jamie Coblentz, president of Kid Kustoms and Pinstripe Prep.

Five charities were selected to be the beneficiaries for this year’s event. The reason being was to ensure that the participants feel they are contributing to a cause they feel close to. The organizations chosen to be the recipients of the goodwill are: One is Greater than None, UNICEF, Sacred Circle, Action Against Hunger and Conservation International.

ABOUT KID KUSTOMS
We are motivated by our desire to make inspired, inventive, and incredibly functional products. Our brand transcends the traditional bounds of the juvenile consumer market and has received critical acclaim by the most discerning figures in fashion, technology, and automotive industries. It is the essence of employing the art of science. Through stellar design, an innovative approach and the integrity of our product and demeanour; we are proud to be the face of the revolution in Juvenile Products. Long live tins and fins.

SPONSORS
PPG industries: PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, chemicals, optical products, specialty materials, glass and fiber glass. The company employs more than 30,000 people and has 125 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates in more than 20 countries. Sales in 2006 were $11 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York and Philadelphia stock exchanges (symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com

Wheaty Wheat Studios: As one of the pioneers of the vinyl toy trade, Wheaty Wheat Studios produces limited edition figurines and collectables. The craze of pop art and urban inspired street trends lead the artists to search for new media. Wheaty Wheat offers the ability for established artists from various backgrounds to display and personify their creative vision in 3 dimensions. Visit www.wheatywheat.com or www.vinyltoynetwork.com