The Art of SK8 Contest

The folks at Ollie Pop have created a way for shops to get involved with their “Art of Sk8″ contest, a charity art exhibit in conjunction with the Skate Shop Showcase in LA.

The Showcase is dedicated to uniting the skate community through music, art and culture. Each participating Skate Shop is given a designated amount of wall space within the show to which they are free to design however they see fit. Add on top of that bands, dj’s and good times…

The event is focused on putting the spotlight on the Skate Retailer since skate shops are at the forefront everyday serving as the bridge between the consumer and the gear

Organizers are looking for Skate Shops to submit skateboarding inspired pieces from innovative artists to create an exciting and unique experience. Art work can be on any type of skate related material (skate shoe, wax, deck, etc). Top prize earns $500 worth of Ollie Pop Bubble Gum and the grand prize winner, chosen by the editors of Skateboarder Magazine, will be featured at the Showcase and in an upcoming issue of the mag.

Shops enlisted to be part of this years event include Liberty Board Shop, Urban Era (Daly City), Val Surf, Maintain, Transport, Non-Factory, 2^nd Nature (New York), Good Times (San Antonio, TX), ZJ’s Boarding House, 9 Star, Shelter, One Way Board Shop, Sunken City, IG board shop and many more.

The first Skate Shop Showcase event was produced in 2006 and saw everything from a full-blown build-out to hanging branded merchandise and painting on the walls (acrylic and aerosol).

Submissions will be used to raise money and awareness for charities that support the arts, skateboarding and/or children’s causes.

This year’s Skate Shop Showcase will take place on June 20th in Downtown L.A. at the Gallery 1018, 1018 Santa Fe. 8:30 pm – 1:30 am.

Deadline for submissions is June 18, 2008. Download the Entry Form/Flyer: Art_of_Sk8.pdf

For rules and submission information, please visit www.SkateShopShowcase.com

Let’s make sure some girls are represented!!