Boardem, St Marys Skatepark Fundraiser-Part II

BOARDEM

is the social event of the season for South Western Ontarians.

Friday, February 10th at the Black Angus Restaurant in St Marys.

139 Queen Street East, 519.284.0666

Dinner 7:00 pm, auction 8:30 pm

Be part of a great cause, join us for good food, live music, original funky art and a fun evening.

More than twenty artists from near and far have contributed their artistic skills to painting new and/or used skateboards. There will be many more boards available for auction than what you see above. Carey Pope, our local councillor and owner of Pass It On, has been instrumental in setting up this fundraiser. Trevor Paetkau of Ashes Longboards has generously donated pristine new boards for artists to express themselves. Check out his site for more Boardem information. Andy Kittmer, local artist, has contributed a staggering number of beautifully painted boards. All those involved are too many to mention - it has been a real community effort. Here is your chance to own original artworks without paying staggering gallery prices. Numerous items donated by local businesses are also up for auction.

Silent Auction Items: Totally Spoked Goodie Basket, 4 Bell Helmets, West 49 Shirts, Barisitas Coffee House, Pass It On Store - 3 Putamaya CDs, Strands Hair Salon, Village Craft and Candle, Flower Shop, Coffee Culture Gift Basket, Brunch for 2 @ Damens Restaurant, Cascade Cleaners, Westover Inn - Overnight Stay, Berkelmans Greenhouse Plant, Jam Jelly Basket, Sports Bag, The Source, Yoga Basket, Canadian Tire Gift Card.

My own artful double-sided board is up for auction as well.

Rainbow Beetle-Board

Acrylics under varnish, 30" x 7 1/2" on recycled skateboard

To see the creative process from beginning to end go here.