We have a long, successful history of Doing Good. Through art installations, in-person events, physical product creations, online activities, virtual products and more … our track record of uniting the nerd/gaming community of Jacksonville goes back to 2012 with over 180 events and initiatives.
Holiday Nerd Market becomes 2 days, and maintains receives enough crowdfunding and sponsorships to continue free tickets for attendees, and give vendors refund options
2023 – Kicked off Giving Tuesday for JASMYN with Collective Con
Partnered with local companies such as Vystar and Community First to Fundraise for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; Corporate Rookie of the Year due to fundraising
GAAM adapts to COVID to conduct online esports gaming events and competitions in partnership with UNF
GAAM Show gains the support of multi-platinum Jay McGowan (“Whoot There It Is,” “Tootsee Roll,” “Space Jam,” and “Come on Ride the Train,”) for the Space GAAM Show and expands into the Schultz Center for it’s biggest art show yet with multiple themed rooms and exhibits.
First Esports Major to have ASL within Grand Finals Livestream and on Premises
GAAM Gladiators , our first esports event, becomes the biggest Esports event ever held in Jacksonville, FL
GAAM Show gains support from Microsoft, Sony Santa Monica, Nintendo, Yacht Club Games, and many more in the gaming industry.
GAAM Show launches in Jacksonville, FL to over 300 gamers and nerds, raising thousands for non-profit Child’s Play via Charity Art Auctions, and gains support from multiple gaming industry companies and such as EA and Valve.
Holiday Nerd Market – Nov 30- Dec 1, 2024
Jax Nerd Market x 6 in 2024
Bold Matsuri Benefit After Party – June 22, 2024
MINI Retro GAAM Night – May 29, 2024
Collective Con Benefit After Party – March 9, 2024
Jax Creators Meetups x 10 in 2024
Drink + Draw x 5 in 2024
Dry Drink + Draw x 4 in 2024
Jax Creators Meetups x 10 in 2023
Dry Drink + Draw x 6 in 2023
Bold Matsuri x GAAM Benefit After Party
Collective con x GAAM Benefit After Party
Grey Matter Holiday Mixer
GAAM Special Release Part with Ruby Beach Brewing
Drink + Draw – October 23, 2022
Drink + Draw – September 25, 2022
Drink + Draw – Aug 14, 2022
Drink + Draw – March 27, 2022
GAAM Heroes of Light Charity Marathon – Nov 6, 2021
GAAM Smash Bros Art & Cosplay Duel – MARCH 1, 2021
Smash Bros Online Tournament – Feb 11, 2021
GAAM Vs Art & Cosplay duel – Dec 21, 2020
Call of Duty Warzone Tournament – Dec 4, 2020
Ghost of Tsushima Tournament – Nov 14, 202
Call of Duty Warzone Tournament – Oct 31, 2020
Fall Guys Tournament – Oct 23, 2020
Mario Kart Online Tournament – Nov 13, 2020
GAAM Marvelous Art & Cosplay Duel – Sept 14, 2020
Call of Duty Warzone Tournament – Aug 21, 2020
Rocket League Tournament – Aug 14, 2020
GAAM Horror Art & Cosplay Duel – Aug 3, 2020
Puyo Puyo Tournament – July 24, 2020
Call of Duty Warzone Tournament – June 29, 2020
Mario Kart Online Tournament – June 5, 2020
Rocket League Tournament – June 19, 2020
GAAM Netflix Watch Party – April 4, 2020
GAAM Netflix Watch Party – March 27, 2020
GAAM Netflix Watch Party – March 20, 2020
GAAM Love Night Feb 7, 2020
GAAM Freeplay Event at UNF Market Day – Jan 15th, 2020
GAAM Feeds (Confederate Park) – Dec 7, 2019
GAAM Fam Park Clean Up (Riverside Park) – Oct 6, 2019
GAAM Space Show – Aug 17, 2019
GAAM Gladiators : Esports Championship – May 11, 2019
UNF x GAAM Gaming Series: Smash Bros, Call of Duty, Ghost of Tsushima, Mario Kart
Drink + Draw – JAnuary 10, 2019
Retro GAAM Night (MOSH) Sept 22, 2018
GAAM Anime Show – July 28, 2018
Drink + Draw – May 8 2018
GAAM Adventure Show – Aug 12, 2017
GAAM Night: K-Pop – June 23, 2017
Retro GAAM Night (MOSH) – Feb 18, 2017
GAAM VS Show – aug 13, 2016
GAAM Freedom Alliance Night (Incahoots) July 3, 2016
Retro GAAM Night (MOSH) – Jan 16, 2016
GAAM Freeplay (UNF Student Union) – Nov 3, 2015
Gamestop Halo Release Event – Oct 26, 2015
GAAM Avengers Show – July 25, 2015
GAAM ICON Show – May 2, 2015
Microsoft Store Series Jan – March 2014
Gamestop Smash Bros Launch Event – Nov 20, 2014
Gamestop Destiny Launch Event – Sep 8, 2014
GAAM Fantasy Show – July 12, 2014
GAAM TMNT Show – Dec 7, 2013
Legend of GAAM Show – July 13, 2013
GAAM Show – Dec 14, 2012
We do our best to be transparent. With each initiative, we are clear where the money will go. In general, 70% of the funds go towards programs.
Want to meet some other great gamers and nerds who want to Do Good? Let’s get you signed up!
A sizeable chunk of what we do is possible because of donations, fundraising campaigns…and our day-jobs????.
Help fund our mission, and “THANK YOU” in advance from our pixel hearts.
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