Sidewalk Surfing: The Art & Culture of Skateboarding

August 2 – December 30, 2013 in the Maslow Galleries

Exclusive to the Everhart Museum, Sidewalk Surfing is a multi-disciplinary exhibition highlighting the multicultural roots of skateboarding in the United States, as well as the popular culture of the sport today. Skateboarding may have its roots on the West Coast in the ancient sport of surfing, found in Polynesia and ancient Peru, but it also developed on the East Coast in urban areas with its paved streets and roads during the early 20^th century. After its boon in the 1960s, skateboarding  as a pastime quickly spread around the country and today is often linked to youth culture and sport. The Everhart Museum will present artifacts and artwork that reflect the cultural importance of skateboarding, as well as design, technology, demographics, contemporary art, and social impact of the sport on society. Financial assistance for this exhibit is provided by Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Inc.

CALL FOR ENTRIES Community Art at the Everhart: Decked Out

August 2 – December 30, 2013 in Gallery ONE

Exclusive to the Everhart Museum, Decked Out is a community art exhibition featuring the best conceptual designs of fantasy or dream skateboards. The Everhart Museum has an open call for entries from anyone living in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. Please download the Decked Out_information rules and the Decked Out_entry form to learn more details. Intent to participate due via email by May 1, 2013. Artwork due at the Everhart Museum on June 1, 2013.