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Koniakowsky Fine Art Receives Best of Carlsbad Award - Given by the U.S. Commerce Association, this award honors outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local communities. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

See Wade at Surf Culture Days, Casa de Romantica in San Clemente, August 1 and 2. As part of this event, the Surfing Heritage Foundation with be premiering the movie "Shaped"- a historical snapshot of the art of surfboard shaping.

Out of the Blue: The Ocean Art of Ashton Howard and Wade Koniakowsky Special Engagement Artist Reception, July 24 and 25, (Fri. and Sat., 5-9pm) Ocean Art Gallery, 346 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075- Join us for a powerful two-man show of wavescapes and ocean-inspired art. Call the gallery at 858-259-8920 for more info.

Koniakowsky in New Surfing Yearbook April 2009 - Billed as the complete package of news, features, results, opinions and photography from all over the surfing world. Collated by the best editorial team ever assembled, led by Phil Jarratt, the Year Book provides an insiders view of everything that matters in surfing. Look for Wade's Art in the new Yearbooks, available now at quality bookstores.

New Location for Ocean Art by Koniakowsky March 2009 - We have moved one block south of our old location to a bigger and better space at 346 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Please come see our new digs and keep an eye out for a mid April grand opening.

Another collaboration with renowned shaper Dick Brewer April 2009 Wade will be on Kauai painting classic 70's guns shaped by Dick Brewer. On the same trip he will be making appearances and demo painting at Collector's Fine Art at the Grand Hyatt in Poipu and the Marriot at Niwiliwili. Inquiries to purchase these one-of-a-kind collectable surfboards are welcome- email info@koniakowsky.com.

Tahiti Board of Tourism March 2009 - Wade is currently designing a surfboard with his polynesian collage for the Tahiti Board of Tourism.

Billabong February 2009 - Wade just completed 6 new boards for Billabong stores in the Northwest.

Upcoming Painting Trips March 2009 - Wade will be painting the ultimate California surfscapes on the Hollister Ranch March 12-14. He will be painting the Eastern Sierra Mountains with fellow artist Norm Daniels March 28-31.

Eastern Sierra Mountain Gallery

Hollister Ranch Gallery

Surfline Interview
In Studio with Wade Koniakowsky
San Diego-based painter shares work from his Ocean Art gallery
See it on Surfline.com

Wyland Gallery- Surf Art Show Dec 13-14-Haliewa, Hawaii. Join Wade and other surf art stars including John Severson, Walfrido, Heather Brown and more. This is the big art event of the winter season on the north shore- hope to see you there!

Roxy Jam Cardiff 2008 - The winning surfboard of the board builders contest at the Roxy Jam in Cardiff California sported a beautiful "Tahitian Collage" painting by Koniakowsky. The board was a Craig Hollingsworth-shaped Hansen Surfboard. The board received the most the most "votes" (raffle tickets sold) and proceeds went to the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy.

Las Vegas Art Expo Sept 18-21 - Mandalay Bay Resort, meet the Artist.

Billabong June 2008 - Surf wear giant selects to Wade paint surfboards to decorate new Billabong stores in New York, Maui, etc.

Genesis Gallery Grand Opening Waikaloa, Hawaii, August 29, 30. Wade will be demo painting at Genesis newly opened Queens Marketplace location.

Dick Brewer / Koniakowsky Surfboard Collaboration August 2008 - Wade will be on Kauai late August painting big wave guns shaped by renowned board builder Dick Brewer.

New Line of Mens Ts Summer/Fall 2008 - Wade is featured artist for Coastal Classics line of Mens Ts.

Art on Wood Summer 2008 - Artehouse of Santa Barabara launches California Coastal Series, Koniakowsky art on wood. Available at fine decor and resort stores.

Diamond Head Galley, Lahaina, Maui August 2-4 2008 Wade will be demo painting at Diamond Head Gallery on Front Street in Lahaina.

East Coast Tour July 2008 Wade's 2008 East Coast tour was a success with a sell-out show at Montanaro Gallery in Newport Rhode Island. The tour included Aloha Gallery in Montauk, NY as well as stops at surf retailers and select venues, wrapping up at the Art of Surfing Festival in Ocean City, NJ.