Boardslide Gallery Hours from May 3rd to
Boardslide
May 2 - June 15, 2025
Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Friday, May 2nd from 4-7PM
Spring Tasting Event on Sunday, May 4th from 3-5PM
Artist Panel on Sunday, June 1st from 2-3PM
Collage Creation Worksho p at Artsplace on June 1st & 6th (details TBA)
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
In keeping with the historic location of Ball and Socket Arts which was a manufacturing facility, “Boardslide” is an exhibition focusing on the ability of fine artists to translate the form of a skateboard through their creativity.
The gap between sports and art is wide mainly due to preconceived notions. Fine artists often find themselves compelled to defend creation of utility items which are termed as craft as if it is in any way a genre of lesser importance. Likewise, sports equipment is usually not associated with fine art. In a complex world where a case can be made for all forms of creation to be connected through artistic as well as economic means, what better than the motif of a simple toy like a skateboard to form the basis of inspiration for a group of contemporary artists?
The materials are diverse as is the aesthetic of each participating artist.
Featured Artists:
Paul Baylock; Alan Bisbort; Tamhja Coe, Michaela Gorski; Deborah Hesse; Chelsea Marti; Mike Mindera; Sarah Nguyen; and Rashmi Talpade