"SKETCHY!" Art & Creativity of Skateboarding
RIT City Art Space presents "SKETCHY" — an exhibition about the art and creativity of skateboarding. The show is a look back at more than 25 years of Rochester skate photography, decades of skateboard graphics, and the fine art of the skateboarding world. It is curated by Erich Lehman — curator of 1975 Gallery, co-curator of WALL\THERAPY, Friends of the Roc City Skatepark board member, and lead systems administrator/manager in the College of Art and Design.
For a full artists, photographers, skaters, and partners/shops feature in the show, visit the "SKETCHY!" website.
Opening reception
6-9 p.m. Friday, June 7
Closing reception
6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2
Other upcoming associated events:
- Tuesday, July 23 | Rochester Art Collectors talk with Erich S. Lehman
- Wednesday, July 31 | SK8FACE documentary screening at The Little Theatre
Liberty Pole Special Edition Skateboard (available at closing reception)
A special board only available in Rochester is set to debut Aug. 2. The Politic Japhey Dow "Liberty Pole" board with graphics by Benj Gleeksman — an ode to the area's famous skate spot — will be a run of 50 and available at the closing reception for $60 (tax included). Japhey Dow is Rochester's first/only professional skateboarder.
Event Snapshot
When and Where
Who
Open to the Public
Interpreter Requested?
No