The annual Kamp Flea is quickly becoming a tradition we all look forward to. The flea returned to New York in May, this time partnering with Brooklyn’s 109 Montrose, a community-oriented shop created by LQQK Studio and Young Coffee.

Attendees were excited about their vintage pick-ups, along with the space to shop, eat, drink and meet new friends. The complimentary tote created for the event by Toya Horiuchi and LQQK Studio was especially popular, and wouldn’t be surprised to see them start popping up on Depop soon.

Thanks again to our vendors:

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Kamp's Makerspace hosted a workshop with calligraphy artist, SORA in anticipation for her upcoming show at KAMP Gallery on April 13th. Attendees participated in learning the art of Japanese calligraphy, as demonstrated by the artist herself.

SORA's work extends into performance alongside the hand crafted technique seen in her shodo calligraphy works. The principle of her work is grounded in GENKI, the transference of positive energy to all that surrounds you, a quality that she brings to every space.

Join us for the opening night of the self titled show at Kamp Gallery located at 2316 NE Oregon St. Doors open at 5pm followed by an intimate performance by SORA at 6pm.

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Cult Classic returns with Issue 05: Cloudspotting. This installment of the printed magazine is the first edition to be published through KAMP A.B.C.; Kamp Grizzly's publishing arm. Over the span of a year, Cloudspotting came together by a dedicated team bringing timeless stories to life under the theme. 

Issue 05 boasts 3 cover stories: the darkwave duchess herself; Abra, purveyors of democratic design Pink Essay, and an homage to nightlife in a monumental cover featuring 18 NYC DJs shaping the scene. Stories throughout the issue include conversations with fashion designer James Flemons, Ink The Diaspora’s Tann Koga, and a shoppable apparel collection by artist Chris Cadaver. Cult's return to print is celebrated with an update to the magazine's visual language courtesy of designer Crystal Zapata. 

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Cult Classic Issue 05 is available for purchase now at cultclassicmag.com/shop, and at select retailers.

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Presented by Adweek:Yeah That’s Probably an Ad is a conversational podcast that highlights topics surrounding marketing, media, technology, and advertising. Kamp Grizzly Creative Director Simon Armour joined in on the conversation with Adweek’s inclusion editor Shannon Miller, Director of Audience Engagement Jess Zafarris, and Uber Eats’ Senior Marketer Katie Donnel, to talk shop. If you haven’t already seen it, Uber Eats’ Halloween horror film “Don’t Run Out” stars Keke Palmer in a twisted, candy-packed nightmare directed by Dan Trachtenberg (Prey, 2022). 

Listen below to hear more about what went into making the film and more on what’s next in the world of shoppable creativity.

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BEHIND THE SCREAMS OF UBER EATS' HALLOWEEN FILM

Last year, Kamp worked with Portland's burger masters Bless Your Heart on the Love Burger, which gave back to families in need.

This summer, the LOVE continued, creating a custom flavor with Portland's best plant-based ice cream creator and shop, Kate's Ice Cream. A Kamp Grizzly "LOVE TAX" went directly back to the local community.

The exclusive Pineapple Strawberry Swirl ice cream flavor, SCOOP OF LOVE, will stay on the menu at Kate's Ice Cream locations and also be available in take-out pint size while supplies last.

We launched our flavor with a small block party on Mississippi street right next to Kate's shop. We invited friends and family of Kamp and Kate's for an afternoon of ice cream and community. One dollar from each scoop and pint throughout the weekend was donated to Boys and Girls Club of Portland and Airway Science For Kids.

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To kick off the summer, Kamp NY celebrated the local creative community; inviting stylists, vintage sellers, artisans, and makers to participate in a Flea Market at McCarren Park in Brooklyn.

Our DJ friends kept the vibes going all day, soundtracking the event, while the crowd enjoyed food and beverages by local eats: Thumbody Coffee and Lost In The Sauce.

One-off merch, designed by illustrator Khôi Bảo Phạm was handed out; including specialty tees for vendors & friends and blankets for park lounging.

Memories were made while everyone got to meet new faces and reconnect in this refreshing space for creative exchange.

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In the state of Florida public school teachers have been banned from holding classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity after Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis, signed the controversial "Parental Rights in Education" bill.

Working with the Jonathan Devan Lewis Foundation and GLSEN, KAMP designed, produced and procured 80 billboards throughout the state of Florida to raise awareness in opposition to the contentious “Don’t Say Gay” legislation.

The mission of the initiative is to reinforce that every student deserves to learn and grow in a school where they are supported and can focus on learning, rather than worrying about being treated differently.

Learn more about how you can get involved at okaytosaygay.com

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Photography: Ben Knight, Francesca Romana Schwarz

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Over the past decade, our friends Portugal The Man have established themselves as one of rock’s most prized possessions and a live phenomenon, with over 1,600 shows under their belts and a storied reputation as festival favorites.

KAMP helped bring to life the visuals for their latest single “What, Me Worry?”, On the inspiration behind “What, Me Worry?”, guitarist and lead singer John Gourley shares: "While recording this album and hanging in LA, we got into a conversation with Jeff Bhasker and Ryan Tedder about how much we missed laughter. The last few years it’s been so easy to forget the fun in what we do. We talked about childhood memories of laughing at the world and ourselves while flipping through Mad Magazine. We missed those days and remembered that we all make music. So we took that afternoon to make a song about it.”

Our favorite part of the video comes at around :35 where KAMP copywriter and local iconoclast Logan Corcoran makes his on screen debut as “sad clown”. Later this month (Feb 23), the band will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the track’s high-energy television debut. Watch the video below.

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Kamp’s Dan Portrait in conversation with Netta Dobbins and Carla DuBose around “The Pursuit of Passion” for the MimConnect In Good Company Career Fair.

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Love is more than the flag that flies outside of Kamp. It's an ethos, from the people that work here to the work we create. To further spread love we teamed up with Bless Your Heart on our very own creation; THE LOVE BURGER. NW natural beef, American cheese, shredded lettuce, fresh sweet onions, fried jalapeños, and spicy mayo on a Martin’s potato roll.

Bless Your Heart Burgers will donate $1 from every burger sold to local nonprofit partner, Neighborhood House, whose mission is to help neighbors across the community, supporting self-reliance through innovative and life-changing programs and services for people in need.

Read more on AdAge here.

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In December of 2020 Kamp Grizzly threw their very first digital holiday party with Twitch segments from friends and collaborators that we missed working with over the pandemic. The Holiday Platitudes Infomercials in partnership with Fisk Projects were an immediate fan favorite and received its own writeup on Art and Design outlet It’s Nice That:

“In a new collaboration between two esteemed Portland-based design studios, Fisk and Kamp Grizzly have come together to give meaning to words that are overused but underutilized. The six words in question are collaboration, community, goodwill, empathy, gratitude and family – six notions expressed through a set of platitude plates with all proceeds going to the Oregon Food Bank. The platitude plates are designed with lasting appeal and everyday dining in mind. Manufactured in the US with scratch-resistant features to prevent chipping, the charitable project began at the end of last year when (we’re sure most of us can agree on this) there was a great need for joy and lightness to end 2020 on a much-needed high.”

You can read more about the collaboration here.

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For decades Communication Arts magazine has catalogued the visual communications that inspire and define generations. For issue 61 of this very respected design annual Kamp Grizzly takes the spotlight in a multipage feature written by Portland based journalist Claire Sykes.

You can read the feature here, or pick up the printed issue here.

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In late 2019, we had the very unique opportunity to work in collaboration with Kuumba International in Tokyo to create a custom incense scent and burner can.

The original Stay Purple scent burns with the fragrance of grape, tobacco and vetiver.  The accompanying iconic Kuumba Burner Can is finished in a glossy periwinkle and holds the sticks upside down, catching the ashes as they burn.

As we all deal with the effects of COVID 19, we hope that this scent can lift the vibe of our shelters as we practice social distancing.  To support ongoing efforts to combat the virus, we will be donating 100% of the sales proceeds from these products to Meals on Wheels, helping to provide nourishment and independence to senior citizens across the country through these trying times.

Purchase the Burner Can and receive 2 packs of Stay Purple with it, or order the packs on their own to use with your favorite incense burner at home.

Read more on Hypebeast here.

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Street Roots is a Portland Oregon based advocacy group creating income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty by producing a newspaper and other media that are catalysts for individual and social change.

Kamp Grizzly partnered with Street Roots to create a limited edition run of totes, t-shirts and sweatshirts with all proceeds to support Street Roots ongoing efforts! Each of the totes and t-shirts features exclusive designs made for Street Roots by local, Portland artists: Rob Lewis, Eric W. Mast, Bijan Berahimi and Sora Shodo.

Quantities are still available at the Street Roots shop here.

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