06/13/2026
From surf culture to Fortune 500 campaigns, this year’s Encinitas Arts Alive banner artist Wade Koniakowsky is
an internationally acclaimed artist with deep roots in the ocean and surfing community.
Wade has spent a lifetime blending creativity, fine art, and philanthropy. Before becoming known for his iconic coastal artwork, he built award-winning campaigns for brands like Billabong , vans ROXY , Tommy Bahama , and the Surfrider Foundation, earning more than 300 creative awards along the way.
Keep an eye out for Wade’s banner waving along Coast Highway this summer.
👉🏽Tap the link in our bio to bid on Wade’s banner #69!