Škáta: The Art of Skateboarding
Sun, Sep 17
|Denver
Celebrate the art of skateboarding during this afternoon of Škáta (which means to play, in Lakota). From 2 to 5 pm, come meet Indigenous artists designing skate decks, explore an installation of skateboards, enjoy music and performance, and make art. The event is inspired by Desert Rider Exhibition
Time & Location
Sep 17, 2023, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Denver, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, USA
About the event
Visitors are invited to experience the following:
Watch live painting demonstrations with artists JaRon Fowler, Rafael Maldonado Bad Hand, Rosie Molina, and Leala Pourier. Artists will design and paint skate decks while visitors listen to the artists talk about their art and creative process.
View a screening of skate videos produced by the Stronghold Society.
Participate in a collective artmaking project that invites visitors to add their own designs to an oversized "skateboard," in an activity designed by artist and creative partner Walt Pourier. Visitors can also create a design on a paper “skateboard” to take home.
Live music mixed by DJ Tito.
Explore the Community Spotlight: Škáta: The Art of Skateboarding, a collection of art skate decks celebrating Indigenous artists and allies.