{"title":"Arts \u0026 Education","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rattle-hiss","title":"\"Rattle \u0026 Hiss\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Artist: Nuri Amanatullah (Quartz Hill, CA)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNuri Amanatullah is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eillustrator, designer, and muralist b\u003c\/span\u003eased in the Antelope Valley just outside of Los Angeles, CA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in detail, Nuri's work is heavily influenced the frenetic energy of Jim Lee's illustrations in the X-Men Comics from the early-90's. Nuri takes elements of this style (among others) and makes it his own through explorations of subject matter from the natural world. Through unique textures, bold colors, and layered compositions, he imbues his work with a sense of action and electricity, allowing each piece to tell a tale all it's own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to creating as a freelance artist, Nuri has lent a great deal of his work (and time) to the non-profit Housing Corporation of America helping to jump-start and brand a wide variety of onsite art programs at affordable income housing properties.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Design: \"Rattle \u0026amp; Hiss\"\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending natural landscapes with imagery inspired by the show posters of the old west, \"Rattle \u0026amp; Hiss\" is Nuri's tribute to the badass \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003efemale\u003c\/span\u003e outlaws of the American frontier.  Life in the West didn't come easy for legends like Annie Oakley, Belle Starr, and \"Stagecoach\" Mary Fields, but their toughness and tenacity allowed them to thrive in extremely trying (and mostly male dominated) times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuri's design celebrates the legacy of these women (and those like them) in beautiful detail, artfully depicting the danger, beauty, and fighting spirit of females on the frontier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Charity: Lost Angels Children's Project (Los Angeles, CA)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lost Angels Children's Project (LACP) is a Southern California-based charity organization developed to bring necessary aid to low-income, foster, and at-risk youth, helping to overshadow their struggles with creative activities and empowering them with positive memories. Through vocational training in art and Classic Car Restoration, LACP provides the kids with a safe after-school destination that promotes critical thinking and team-building skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach year Aaron Valencia (LACP founder), his dedicated team, and the youth of Lost Angels Children's Project restore a classic car. Working tirelessly for months to give new life to an old vehicle, they spend countless hours sourcing parts, building the body, and adding distinctive details, creating a one-of-a-kind automotive masterpiece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the car is being built, volunteers across Southern California sell raffle tickets for a chance to WIN the LACP-built custom Hot Rod. \u003c\/span\u003eOnce the car is complete, community members, donors, spectators, volunteers, and collectors convene at the Ventura Nationals Custom Car \u0026amp; Motorcycle Show in Ventura, CA for the unveiling of the car and the announcement of the raffle winner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% of the proceeds raised from ticket sales and donations go towards the maintenance and expansion of LACP's after school program, with the ultimate goal of providing the kids with the tools they need to become successful adults. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Bandana \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:     21\" x 21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric:  100% Organic Cotton,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.global-standard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGOTS Certified\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand sustainably sourced in India from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chetnaorganic.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChetna Organic\u003c\/a\u003e, pre-washed for an extra soft feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake:   Printed, Cut, Sewn, and Packaged by hand at a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fairtradecertified.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFair Trade Certified\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efacility in Kolkata, West Bengal, India (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flocert.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFLOCERT\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFLO ID 4512)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash:   Hand Wash, Line or Tumble Dry, Warm Iron, Do Not Bleach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that all of our bandanas are printed, cut, and sewn by hand. There may be slight variations from product to product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandits Bandanas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16952470241395,"sku":"BAN19","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/files\/Rattle_Hiss-Bandits_5650.jpg?v=1738042925"},{"product_id":"forever-blooming","title":"\"Forever Blooming\"","description":"\u003ch6\u003eThe Artist: REAL FUN, WOW! (Ojai, CA)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREAL FUN, WOW! is the moniker of Ojai, CA based illustrator, muralist, and designer Daren Thomas Magee. Masterfully blending elements of natural, supernatural, and human connectedness, Daren's work is both a perfect commentary and a welcome antidote for our modern times. In his own words, Daren explains \"\u003cspan\u003eThe aim of my work is to speak to the space between imagination and reality.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever been to Ojai, you've undoubtedly seen Daren's work either hanging in or painted on the side of local restaurants, breweries, hotels, and shops. Even if you haven't, there's a good chance you've seen his work. Daren's prolific list of collaborators includes REI, Vissla, CAMP, Christy Dawn, Tank Garage Wines, and Little Blind Beer Co., among many others.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen BANDITS made the move to Ojai in December of 2019, Daren was one of the first people we reached out to in town. Having adored his work from afar for almost 2 years, he was basically a celebrity in our minds. Needless to say, we were nervous, giddy, and a little starstruck when we first met him for a beer at our favorite local pub. Not only was he even \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecooler\u003c\/span\u003e than our expectations, he was kind, thoughtful, welcoming, and graciously put up with way too much talking on our part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with Daren has been a dream come true, but we're even more honored to have him as a new friend and neighbor. In addition to \"Forever Blooming,\" Daren also created our \"Life In Flight\" design and contributed his \"Deep in Nature\" design to our exclusive collection available at REI. Click the links below to check out his irreverent, always eye-catching Instagram feed and his website where you can find a whole catalog of for-sale prints, wearables, wall hangings, tattoo permits, and more!  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Design: \"Forever Blooming\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur latest collaboration with Real Fun, Wow! is inspired \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eby the idea that we're (hopefully) always growing. To become better as individuals, as a society, and as a species we must continue to approach each new day as a chance to learn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen we embrace our differences as opportunities, when we are open to new experience, and when we use what we've learned to improve the world around us, we can become like blooming flowers - shedding the old ways to make room for the new, and becoming something even more beautiful in the process.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Charity: Inner City Arts (Los Angeles, CA)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInner-City Arts is a non-profit arts education and community outreach organization, based in the heart of Skid Row in Los Angeles. Their architecturally stunning campus provides a safe space of learning, achievement, and creativity for students of all ages in LA County. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1989, the team at Inner-City arts works tirelessly \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eto engage young people in the creative process in order to shape a society of creative, confident and collaborative individuals. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEqually essential to Inner-City Arts' mission, the Inner-City Arts Professional Development Institute provides experiential training for educators, university students, school administrators, and others dedicated to bringing high-quality arts education to students of all ages and backgrounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy p\u003c\/span\u003eroviding access to the arts and the endless possibilities they offer, Inner-City Arts is an investment in the youth of Los Angeles. Creating a bridge between the studio and the classroom, Inner-City Arts' unique approach to arts education measurably improves academic and personal outcomes for children and youth, including those students with Limited English Proficiency who are at risk of academic failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBANDITS is proud to team up again with Daren to generate support for this organization inspiring the next generation of artists, creators, and leaders in Los Angeles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Bandana \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:     21\" x 21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric:  100% Organic Cotton,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.global-standard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGOTS Certified\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand sustainably sourced in India from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chetnaorganic.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChetna Organic\u003c\/a\u003e, pre-washed for an extra soft feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake:   Printed, Cut, Sewn, and Packaged by hand at a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fairtradecertified.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFair Trade Certified\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efacility in Kolkata, West Bengal, India (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flocert.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFLOCERT\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFLO ID 4512)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash:   Hand Wash, Line or Tumble Dry, Warm Iron, Do Not Bleach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that all of our bandanas are printed, cut, and sewn by hand. There may be slight variations from product to product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandits Bandanas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32098169651315,"sku":"BAN42","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/products\/ForeverBlooming-Bandits_4975.jpg?v=1665678661"},{"product_id":"the-bloom","title":"\"The Bloom\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Bloom\" is a design grounded in the natural landscape of the Southwest. Like a sapling struggling to find its roots in a dry creek bed, a lone branch spreads its leaves to the sky amidst an unforgiving landscape. There is undeniable beauty in this evolutionary struggle -- as if the the plant's very existence is an act of rugged, defiant, self-determination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether with the beautiful border design, the neutral, sun-bleached palette channels the rocky, chaparral-covered hills that roll through the region. It's a bandana that'll feel right at home on any Southwest adventure! This bandana is our fifth collaboration with our friend and Ojai neighbor Real Fun, Wow! and we're honored to bring this unique piece to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandits Bandanas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39744567115891,"sku":"BAN73","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/products\/thebloom-bandits_0695.jpg?v=1648787955"},{"product_id":"cactus-dream","title":"\"Cactus Dream\"","description":"lklk","brand":"Bandits Bandanas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41200534257779,"sku":"BAN126","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/files\/cactusdream_bandits_6390.jpg?v=1710135605"},{"product_id":"nuestra-nopal-divinx","title":"\"Nuestro Nopal Divinx\"","description":"lklk","brand":"Bandits Bandanas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41200534913139,"sku":"BAN127","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/files\/nuestronopal_bandits_6406.jpg?v=1710137374"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/collections\/Bandits_Reshoot-26.jpg?v=1624314568","url":"https:\/\/banditsbandanas.mom\/collections\/arts-education.oembed","provider":"Bandits Bandanas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}