Deck Art 2024
May 9 & 10
Who: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College and Adult.
What: Unleash the artist in you! Join us for downtown Rochester’s 14th annual skateboard art exhibition and competition! Participants are given a blank skateboard deck to use as their canvas; any medium is acceptable for 2 and 3-dimensional pieces.
Where: Completed artwork will be placed on display throughout as many as 50 businesses in downtown Rochester. Onlookers can enjoy and admire these uniquely designed pieces of artwork
while strolling in and out of businesses.
When: May 9 & 10, 5:00 - 9:00 pm.
Deck Cost: $25.00 (plus tax) Registration and deck pick up at South Street Skateshop, 410 Main Street (while supplies last).
Judging: A panel of judges will choose a winner in each category. Prizes awarded.
Sell Your Deck Art: All proceeds belong to you; or keep your artwork, it’s yours!!
Artist FAQs:
Does it matter what side of the skateboard I create my design on? No, your creation can be on either side of the skateboard!
Does it matter if my skateboard is horizontal or vertical? Nope! It does not matter which direction you design your skateboard.
How do I prepare my artwork to hang in a business?
Make sure that there is a 3x5 index card on the back of your artwork that lists your Name, Phone Number, Title of your work and asking price or “NFS” if not for sale.
Your artwork must have a hanging mechanism to be accepted. You can use a thick fishing line to loop through the skateboard holes, OR drill short screws into the back of your skateboard (not the existing holes - they will fall out) and then wrap picture frame wire around the screws to create your hanging mechanism.
Where will my artwork be displayed? There are over 45 participating businesses that will be displaying decks during the event. Part of the fun is finding your artwork - just like a scavenger hunt! If you have trouble finding your artwork, the DDA or South Street Skateshop can let you know the location where your artwork is displayed.
What happens if my artwork sells? Congrats! The DDA will contact you for mailing information, and then you will receive a check in the mail for the full asking price by June 7, 2024.
The event is over, when can I pick up my artwork? Artists can pick-up their artwork between May 18 - May 31.
Artists MUST go back to the business that displayed their artwork for pick-up. We highly recommend calling the business ahead of time to check their business hours. Any artwork not collected by June 1st will become property of the Rochester DDA.
I picked up my artwork, why do I have a star on the back of my board? The star on the back of your skateboard means that your artwork was chosen for judging in your category.
Other questions? Contact Jenna 248-656-0060 or jenna@downtownrochestermi.com
IMPORTANT DATES
Artist registration takes place February 1 - April 5 (while supplies last) at South Street Skateshop (410 Main).
South Street’s Hours
March 1 - 31:
Monday - Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday, 11 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday - Closed
Beginning April 1:
Monday - Friday 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday - Closed
Submit completed artwork April 8 - April 19 to the Rochester DDA’s Downtown Collaboration Studio (431 S. Main Street).
Find your board’s location during Deck Art on May 9 & 10.
Artwork will remain on display through Friday, May 17.
Artists MUST pick up their art from the business who displayed their artwork between May 18 - May 31.
Any artwork not picked up by May 31, will become property of the Rochester DDA.
It is highly recommended to call the business who displayed your art to check their hours before picking up your artwork.
