BRAINERD — The Crossing Arts Alliance and the Lakes Area Skatepark Association teamed up to present the “Across the Board Skate Deck Auction,” July 5-29 in the Crossing Arts Gallery.
The exhibition features the work of 20 local artists, who donated their artistic talents to skate decks.
“These pieces are truly one of a kind, and handmade with love for the community of the Brainerd Lakes Area and everyone in it!” a news release stated.
The closing reception will be 5-7 p.m. July 28. There will be snacks provided by sponsors Coco Moon and Big Jay’s Pizza Arcade, as well as a community skateboard deck the organization is asking for help to paint. The community-painted deck will be raffled at the event for the winner to take home.
This event is free to the public and for all ages. Donations are welcomed.
The auction is online starting 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, and ending 5 p.m. July 30. Proceeds for the auction will be split between Crossing Arts Kids for Creativity Kits and Lakes Area Skatepark Association to help fund a skate park in Brainerd.
This exhibition is funded, in part, by the voters of Minnesota through grants from Five Wings Arts Council and the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
For more information, contact Crossing Arts at 218-833-0416 or info@crossingarts.org. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, at 711 Laurel St., Brainerd.
