MISA logo
8 7 1 2 4 6 3 5


MUSEUM BOARD OF TRUSTEES & OFFICERS

We are building a strong group of Board Members. To be considered, or nominate someone, contact: judahary@internationalstreetart.org


JUDAH RAY

Founder & Chairman

Thriving on his love for that entertainment industry, and feeling that elements were missing that could make the nightlife experience better, Judah Ray began producing events in early 1996. Promoting one of LA's most successful nightclubs, MAGIC WEDNESDAYS (running at such infamous nightclubs as the 8240 (Now Dublins), the Roxbury, The Arena, and The World (7070 Hollywood Blvd.). While at the same time promoting his own all-night concerts, clubs, weeklies and rave events. As time passed he went on to produce over 8 successful weekly clubs and over 30 all-night events with numbers from an intimate 100 to a massive 4000+ attendees.

After a two year hiatus he returned in 2003 with INDULGE and partnered with some of LA's strongest promotional and marketing companies. 2004 marked a new year where he elevated into a VIP world. Taking on the responsibility of representing, marketing and managing LA's finest high-end nightclub VIP areas, events, and social gatherings along with marketing and promotions for some of the world top companies and record labels. Working along side some the the most exquisite hot spots and production companies in the world he was soon producing galas and birthday bashes for celeberties and album release parties for the top entertainers in the world. During this time he worked with infamous and exquisite nightclubs and gatherings such as The Highlands, The Loggia Restaurant, the Bungalow club, and other private venues to help establish status as top venues in Los Angeles. Jet Set took over Friday nights as the VIP spot to be at and the Jay Z After Party was a blast for his last tour in 2005. With clubs like DUEL, a piano bar with a twist where the classics are played and food is delicious too Rise, a weekly club where all proceeds go too a cause or benefit ICE has made a mark as a company with not only a brand name, a stable history of great events but a heart that is sync with the communities it entertains.

In late 2005 and onto 2006 Judah found himself in the Producers chair of a few feature films and working along side MGM Studios with his own A-Level Pictures. After partnering on a few films and creating his own feature, ONE AMONG US, he is in development of his next slate of projects including a script he wrote and two television shows in development. Aiming to move into the Executive Producer position he has paced himself in a great position and now stands to bring indie film entertainment to the masses.

2007 started with a yearn to drive more towards his desire to be part of changing the world for the better. He developed think PINK which is a fund started as a way to raise awareness of Breast Cancer and help fight for a cure. Through the year RISE collected money for over 35 Causes. This was still not enough and off Judah went to Europe to find the next thing he felt

was waiting to be developed. He returned with a concept for the Museum of International Art and the Art Incubator. A destination for artists to be admired, artistic youth to be developed, and every aspect of his experience to be placed under one umbrella for a great Cause. In 2008 Judah is positioned to make some very large moves and bring the worldwide surge of Street Art a home.

 

MATTHEW GAVIN

Fundraising

Matthew Gavin was an entrepreneurial idealist from the time he was twelve years old, owning and operating his own business within the tennis industry for six years. He was then off to Florida, where he would graduate college with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design and a Masters degree in International Marketing & Business. During his stay in Florida, Gavin played professional baseball while expanding his horizons in the design field creating Gavin Design Group. His design firm took on all types of projects ranging from interior design (both residential and commercial) to stage design for local theater. After a total of six years in southern Florida, Gavin had his sights set on bigger and better things, which led to his relocation to southern California.

Matthew Gavin entered into the Hollywood scene in the summer of 1997, and in a short period of time had made quite a name for himself. Starting out in the field of Production Design, he designed the majority of Paramount Picture’s situational comedies for three seasons having later moved on to major motion picture design for companies such as Warner Brothers, Universal, and Dreamworks.

After accidentally falling into marketing and promotions, Gavin quickly took advantage of his industry contacts to propel him forward as one of Los Angeles’ leaders in nightlife entertainment. Within one year’s time, Gavin’s company (Hardball Productions) became a recognizable force in the promotional world running some of the hottest weekly parties in Hollywood. With the aid of these weekly hotspots, Matthew was able to make incredible contacts with those who mattered, and he has made use of those connections to thrust his businesses to the point they have reached today.
As a result, Gavin and his partner Charles Lew began the Entertainment Marketing and Branding firm known as Gridlock, focusing on huge holiday based special events as unique branding opportunities. Most notable are the Annual New Years Eve Event at the world famous Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, and the July 4th Celebration at The Queen Mary in Long Beach, California.

Gavin, the visionary behind The Gridlock Group, has an uncanny ability for following his instincts, and allowing those intuitions to take him, and his companies to the next level. Matthew Gavin is a natural in creating success for himself, and those around him by taking extreme pride in successfully achieving his goals, and the methods he uses in accomplishing those objectives. Gavin is also a Senior Partner in Hardball Productions, Inc. (CEO), VIP Group Inc. (COO), a Hollywood based Real Estate Brokerage, and multiple nightlife venues in Los Angeles and beyond.





MUSEUM BOARD OF ADVISORS



ROBERT WISK ALVA

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

One of the founding fathers of the Los Angeles graffiti movement. In addition to educating an entire generation of West Coast writers with his styles and tactics as a notorious bomber during the 1980s, Wisk is proud to be recognized as one of the custodians of the Los Angeles graffiti culture with his vast collection of mementos and memories that represent every corner of the graffiti scene. His latest venture is proving a success as it documents the world of graffiti with two published books showing the graffiti movement and street art from it's start to present, named "Los Angeles Graffiti Art".



ATOM BRAIL AUSTIM

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

BIO COMING SOON