07/31/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/31/2026 08:51
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NEW YORK, NY - July 31, 2026 - Fandiem Relics today announced the launch of an exclusive Jerry Garcia Birthday Collection , a curated release of museum quality limited edition fine art prints celebrating the extraordinary visual artwork of Jerry Garcia. Timed to honor Garcia's birthday, the collection offers fans and collectors a rare opportunity to experience another side of one of music's most iconic creative minds while supporting WhyHunger and its mission to end hunger. Highlights
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Although Jerry Garcia is remembered around the world for his groundbreaking music, visual art remained a lifelong creative passion. Long before he picked up a guitar, Garcia picked up a pencil. Throughout his life he continued to draw, paint and experiment across watercolor, ink, pencil, marker, airbrush and digital media, creating a deeply personal body of work that reflected the same imagination, curiosity and spirit of improvisation that defined his music.
The Fandiem Relics Jerry Garcia Birthday Collection features a curated selection of Garcia's artwork reproduced as museum quality giclée prints, including limited-edition numbered works and select rare Artist Proof editions. Each print is produced on premium 17 x 22 inch Somerset Velvet 100% cotton rag fine art paper, with numbered editions limited to only 500 prints worldwide.
Every piece includes an official Certificate of Authenticity from The Jerry Garcia Foundation, individually numbered within the edition and signed by Jerry's daughter Keelin and his wife Manasha. Collectors will also receive an exclusive Jerry Garcia coloring book celebrating his artistic legacy.
"This collection invites fans to experience Jerry's creativity through a different lens," said Jared Heiman, Co Founder of Fandiem. "His artwork reveals the same sense of curiosity, exploration and joy that people have connected with through his music for generations. We are honored to help celebrate Jerry's birthday by sharing this remarkable collection while supporting an organization whose mission reflects the values of compassion and community that meant so much to him."
The collection reflects Fandiem Relics' mission of connecting fans with authentic, story driven collectibles that celebrate artists and cultural icons while creating meaningful social impact. Each release is designed to preserve and share important cultural artifacts while supporting charitable causes that align with the legacy of the artists they represent.
A portion of proceeds from the collection will benefit WhyHunger, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger and addressing the root causes of food insecurity through community driven solutions.
"Jerry believed deeply in the power of community and the importance of caring for others," said Holly MacDonald, Head of Artists Against Hunger & Poverty at WhyHunger. "We are grateful to The Jerry Garcia Foundation and Fandiem Relics for helping turn Jerry's creativity into meaningful impact by nourishing people struggling with hunger today while advancing a more just, hunger-free future for us all."
Jerry Garcia's visual art has long been shared in support of charitable causes through The Jerry Garcia Foundation, continuing a tradition established by his family of using his artwork to inspire generosity and create positive change.
The collection launches onAugust 1 in celebration of Jerry Garcia's birthday and will be available exclusively through Fandiem Relics. Early bird pricing will be available for a limited time. You can learn more: relics.fandiem.com/jerrygarcia
About Fandiem Relics
Fandiem Relics is a premium collectibles marketplace connecting fans with authenticated memorabilia, artwork, instruments, collectibles and cultural artifacts from music, sports and entertainment. Through exclusive collaborations with artists, estates, athletes and charitable organizations, Fandiem Relics creates thoughtfully curated collections that celebrate cultural history while supporting meaningful causes.
About WhyHunger
Founded in 1975 by the late Harry Chapin and radio DJ Bill Ayres, WhyHunger funds and supports community solutions to protect the human right to food. In nearly five decades of innovation and evolution, our programs and our grassroots partners in 25 countries have expanded agricultural practices that are better for the planet, helped communities address the root causes of hunger, and ensured access to nutritious food for millions of people. As a grassroots support organization, we stand behind the leadership of the people most impacted by hunger and injustice. We prioritize providing resources to support the rights of communities who have been historically excluded from defining and controlling their food systems. We advocate for workers' rights and champion agroecological food production that unites science and sustainability with Indigenous knowledge and wisdom. Together we can build socially and economically just food systems that nourish all people and the environment. Visit www.whyhunger.org , and follow on Instagram , Facebook , TikTok , and X .
About The Jerry Garcia Foundation
The Jerry Garcia Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, supports environmental, artistic, and humanitarian causes through the beauty of music and art.The Foundation was established in 2015 as an expression of gratitude by Jerry's wife Manasha and their daughter Keelin Garcia in honor of musician, artist and visionary.