Jerry Garcia Foundation
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Music Charity Program Supporting Humanitarian
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The Jerry Garcia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports environmental, artistic and humanitarian causes through the beauty of music and art.
Jerry’s daughter, Keelin, and his wife, Manasha, established the foundation in 2015 in honor of the musician, artist and visionary.
Staying true to Jerry's vision, the foundation embraces the idea that music and art bring great healing to the world.
To realize the mission, gift grants of fine art are provided to vetted 501c3 nonprofit organizations. The Jerry Garcia Foundation is receptive to partnerships and welcomes inquiries from like-minded organizations.
Jerry’s daughter, Keelin, and his wife, Manasha, established the foundation in 2015 in honor of the musician, artist and visionary.
Staying true to Jerry's vision, the foundation embraces the idea that music and art bring great healing to the world.
To realize the mission, gift grants of fine art are provided to vetted 501c3 nonprofit organizations. The Jerry Garcia Foundation is receptive to partnerships and welcomes inquiries from like-minded organizations.
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The Official Jerry Garcia Archive Project Announced
The Jerry Garcia Archive is an online resource devoted to providing a digital library of historical information about the beloved virtuoso. The collectively assembled archive will serve as a vehicle of education for the greater community by preserving Jerry Garcia’s prodigious artistic contributions for future generations. For further information please visit: jerrygarciaarchive.org/ 
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Happy Birthday Jerry!
This August 1st, in celebration of Jerry's 81st birthday, the “Gifts of Gratitude” project is launched!
Please join us in celebrating Jerry's Birthday
with the “Gifts of Gratitude” worldwide social media initiative, featuring bronze sculpture image unveiling and improvisational jazz collaboration.
Everyone from around the world is invited to share a word of gratitude.
Your words will be collected and placed on the branches of a 3D virtual “Gratitude Tree” located near the Jerry Garcia Archive Museum in the Neverworld Gird. https://www.neverworldgrid.com/
Please send your words of gratitude to any of following addresses:
https://jerrygarciaarchive.org/
https://www.jerrygarciafoundation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/jerrygarciafoundation/
A very special original bronze sculpture created by artist Colleen Rudolf will be unveiled to the public in the Jerry Garcia Archive Museum, and in the Starchive Gallery Collection on the Archive website: https://jerrygarciaarchive.org/
An improvisational jazz piece performed by Tony Saunders and Jair-Rohm Parker Wells
will be featured as a soundscape for the launch of this ongoing “Gifts of Gratitude." The Jerry Garcia Archive Museum and "Gratitude Tree" can be seen here: https://www.neverworldgrid.com/
"Dive into Art and Music"
Jerry's fine Art on Exhibit in Islamorada, Florida this Spring 2023,
Supporting the History of Diving Museum.
Please join us with Archivist Peter Agelasto this March 31st to support the History of Diving Museum.
Come enjoy seeing a collection of Jerry's fine art and dance to the music of Rainbow Full of Sound
With Special Guests: Bassist Tony Saunders and Sound Poet Jair-Rohm Parker Wells. Further information available here: https://divingmuseum.org/
Come enjoy seeing a collection of Jerry's fine art and dance to the music of Rainbow Full of Sound
With Special Guests: Bassist Tony Saunders and Sound Poet Jair-Rohm Parker Wells. Further information available here: https://divingmuseum.org/
The Jerry Garcia Foundation is an approved Nonprofit partner of the environmental 1% for the Planet Network
Save the Butterflies and Bees
The Grateful Dead Helps to Save Bees and Butterflies Through Jerry Garcia’s Legacy
Let's Help ENd Hunger
The Jerry Garcia Foundation is honored to support the WhyHunger organization's "Imagine There's No Hunger" program.
Inspired by Yoko Ono Lennon, John Lennon and his song, "Imagine," the "Imagine There's No Hunger" campaign endeavors to turn the dream of a world without hunger into a reality.
Inspired by Yoko Ono Lennon, John Lennon and his song, "Imagine," the "Imagine There's No Hunger" campaign endeavors to turn the dream of a world without hunger into a reality.
© Yoko Ono Lennon, Photo by Ivor Sharp
"When human needs for sustenance and nourishment are met we move toward a more peaceful planet."
Manasha Garcia
Please consider setting an extra place at your Holiday table by supporting WhyHunger
#ImagineNoHunger #GiveThanksgiving
Imagine©1971 Lennon Music Written by John Lennon © Yoko Ono Lennon
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"Let there be songs to fill the air"
Please enjoy this video of talented musicians from around the globe performing on a beautiful version of the 'Ripple' produced by Playing For Change and presented by JamBase. The video is included in JamBase's Grateful Dead tribute series, "Songs of Their Own," in honor of the band's 50 year Anniversary. |
Playing For Change Foundation
Jerry's Fender Stratocaster guitar makes an appearance on the recording and is played by Playing For Change musician, Vasti Jackson.
Keelin Garcia sings on the recording in honor of her father and his music.
The Jerry Garcia Foundation is honored to partner with the Playing For Change Foundation to support the mission of bringing music programs to children around the world. #PeaceThroughMusic
Keelin Garcia sings on the recording in honor of her father and his music.
The Jerry Garcia Foundation is honored to partner with the Playing For Change Foundation to support the mission of bringing music programs to children around the world. #PeaceThroughMusic
