Art on Board

We make it possible for less-fortunate youth to get involved with action sports and the arts.

[art-on-board]

Art on Board is in Position to Win $10,000 - Your Vote Will Help Us Get There

Starting today, June 10th, and ending on the last day of the month, Art on Board will be competing for the KIND Snacks "KIND Causes" award.  If we are voted the winner, AoB will received $10,000 to support our mission, our events, and our national tour!

Each and every vote will help, and we appreciate every bit of support.  To help, go to our KIND Causes page and vote on our project with a KIND Act.  All you have to do is sign in through your Facebook, then select a KIND Act.  Once you've voted, share the link to our Cause's page with your networks to help spread the good word!

We appreciate your support in taking Art on Board to the next level!

[art-on-board]

Art on Board is in Position to Win $10,000 - Your Vote Will Help Us Get There

Starting today, June 10th, and ending on the last day of the month, Art on Board will be competing for the KIND Snacks "KIND Causes" award.  If we are voted the winner, AoB will received $10,000 to support our mission, our events, and our national tour!

Each and every vote will help, and we appreciate every bit of support.  To help, go to our KIND Causes page and vote on our project with a KIND Act.  All you have to do is sign in through your Facebook, then select a KIND Act.  Once you've voted, share the link to our Cause's page with your networks to help spread the good word!

We appreciate your support in taking Art on Board to the next level!

[art-on-board]

At Art on Board, We DRINK WATER

Water.  It covers 71% of the Earth's surface and makes up around 60% of our bodies, so it must be a good thing, right?  Absolutely!  

Art on Board is proud to announce the newest member of the family: DRINK WATER.  Drink Water spreads the idea and the message that rather than filling our bodies, our industries, and our children with energy drinks, we should follow a different path and simply: Drink Water.  Not only do the good folks at Drink Water promote and live this idea, they support the nearly one billion citizens of Earth who are currently without access to clean drinking water by donating 10% of all profits to water.org, a non-profit working on this solvable global crisis.

I was first introduced to the idea behind Drink Water by two close friends who spent their summers coaching snowboard campers on Oregon's Mt. Hood.  They would return to the east coast with sweatshirts and stickers bearing the simple message, and as soon as they explained the idea to me, I was hooked.  Working with Drink Water has been a goal since the moment we decided to take Art on Board to the national stage, and now that it is coming to fruition, we couldn't be more excited!

Stay tuned to Art on Board to learn how you can win some awesome gear from Drink Water at our upcoming event in NYC!

[art-on-board]

Meet the NYC Artists - Mitchell Schorr

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of getting invited to spend part of my afternoon at the studio of NYC artist Mitchell Schorr.  Personally, I have been a huge fan of Mitchell's "Da Race" murals for a long time, so naturally I was stoked on the invitation.  My visit certainly didn't disappoint.  In addition to showing us the progress on his board for the July show (the board is insane!) and taking time to participate in an interview for our promo video, Mitchell was more than eager to share ideas to help Art on Board grow and succeed.  His approach to being a part of this project is exactly the kind of enthusiasm and attitude we hope to exude throughout the entire national tour!

"Da Race" is now up to 37 installments which can be seen throughout the boroughs of New York City.  This summer, Detroit will become the second city to host "Da Race", and plans for that project sound incredible!  Check out some of the NYC action below, and be sure to check back very soon for Art on Board's promo video featuring Mitchell Schorr discussing "Da Race" and much more!

[art-on-board]

Meet the NYC Artists - Mitchell Schorr

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of getting invited to spend part of my afternoon at the studio of NYC artist Mitchell Schorr.  Personally, I have been a huge fan of Mitchell's "Da Race" murals for a long time, so naturally I was stoked on the invitation.  My visit certainly didn't disappoint.  In addition to showing us the progress on his board for the July show (the board is insane!) and taking time to participate in an interview for our promo video, Mitchell was more than eager to share ideas to help Art on Board grow and succeed.  His approach to being a part of this project is exactly the kind of enthusiasm and attitude we hope to exude throughout the entire national tour!

"Da Race" is now up to 37 installments which can be seen throughout the boroughs of New York City.  This summer, Detroit will become the second city to host "Da Race", and plans for that project sound incredible!  Check out some of the NYC action below, and be sure to check back very soon for Art on Board's promo video featuring Mitchell Schorr discussing "Da Race" and much more!

[iambrooks]

[art-on-board]

Welcome To The Family - ONLY NY

I could not be more stoked to announce ONLY NY as the newest member of the Art on Board family!  For those who, for whatever reason, are still unfamiliar with the 11-man, New York City-based company, let this be your introduction: With its roots deeply seeded in NYC street culture, ONLY NY is an independent clothier based out of the West side of Manhattan.  Their collections are always fresh, and the crew is a bunch of stand-up dudes.  ONLY's high-quality apparel is made in the USA, and often printed right here in NYC.

This new relationship is a huge step for Art on Board, and definitely brings a ton of excitement.  We have a lot more great news coming within the next few weeks, so make sure to keep an eye on our website for that, along with details on how you can win some fly ONLY gear at our upcoming NYC event.  But for now, check out the lookbook for ONLY NY's newly-released Spring//Summer '14 collection right below.

[art-on-board]

Meet the NYC Artists - Sam Malpass

Sam was one of the first artists I reached out to for the New York City show, and she was down immediately!  When I was explaining the idea behind Art on Board to a friend, he quickly suggested I check out her work and hit her up - "There's a girl who went to my high school and does dope artwork on surf boards", is something along the lines of what I was told.  After checking out Sam's work, I was sold!

I absolutely love the circumstances that led to Sam's involvement because they represent exactly what Art on Board is trying to do - build relationships and highlight the positivity of involvement within the action sports and arts communities, both of which Sam is heavily involved in.  Check out her work at Badway Creative, and get stoked to see an absolutely killer board this July!

[art-on-board]

Meet the NYC Artists - Sam Malpass

Sam was one of the first artists I reached out to for the New York City show, and she was down immediately!  When I was explaining the idea behind Art on Board to a friend, he quickly suggested I check out her work and hit her up - "There's a girl who went to my high school and does dope artwork on surf boards", is something along the lines of what I was told.  After checking out Sam's work, I was sold!

I absolutely love the circumstances that led to Sam's involvement because they represent exactly what Art on Board is trying to do - build relationships and highlight the positivity of involvement within the action sports and arts communities, both of which Sam is heavily involved in.  Check out her work at Badway Creative, and get stoked to see an absolutely killer board this July!

[art-on-board]

Meet The NYC Artists - Yung Lenox & Skip Class

If you don't know, now you know - Yung Lenox is probably the realest 7-year-old on Instagram.  His hip-hop portraits have earned praise all over the net, from sites such as VIBE, Frank151, Huffington Post, and Buzzfeed - just to name a few. 

When I first came across the Seattle native's work this past fall, I knew a snowboard was a must!  After reaching out to Lenox's father and mentor, Skip, Art on Board became lucky enough to land commitment for a Skip Class x Yung Lenox father-son-collaboration!  Judging from the success of their 'Homer Choking Bart' piece, I cannot wait to see what the duo has in store for their board!

Stay tuned with Art on Board to find out how you can become the proud owner of what is sure to be an awesome piece; and if you're in the LA area on May 8th, check out Yung Lenox's solo show at Gallery1988.

[art-on-board]

Meet The NYC Artists - Brian Zager

Brian Zager [ BKZ | GRFX ] is one of Art on Board's returning veterans.  Zager painted an awesome board for us at last spring's event in Burlington, and has been super helpful in creating the graphics for this year's national tour!  Skilled on the computer as well as the canvas, BKZ | GRFK has had work featured from coast to coast.  

We are stoked to see what the homie from Baltimore cooks up for New York City - be sure to stay tuned for details on the event!

[art-on-board]

Meet the NYC Artists - Billi Kid

Fresh off the heels of a commissioned project for inclusion in the Gatorade Fierce Collective, the notorious Billi Kid joins the Art on Board family to take part in our New York City show.  Known for his pop-culture icons, a terrific "Art of Basketball" project, and his super-creative street pieces, Billi is truly a multifaceted talent.  A street artist, avid doodler, sticker aficionado, and snowboarder himself, we cannot wait to see what Billi has in store for this board!  

Check out some of his work below, and be sure to check back often as we highlight the rest of the NYC show roster!

[bkzgrfx]

These illustrations are a series entitled “They Grew Up” and sometimes its hard to watch. Preorders for these prints are available online at www.bkzgrfx.bigcartel.com. They are printed using high quality archival inks on heavy acid-free watercolor paper. 

[bkzgrfx]

Wait for it…it’s coming back! Big time! In the meanwhile #logo by me. @benw90 #graphicdesign #centurygothic

[art-on-board]

[vanssnow-deactivated20230713]

[blwf]