June 11 – Gravity Art Fair and Skate Contest in Ferndale
Ferndale, MI – Reveal Productions announces the first annual Gravity Art Fair & Skate Contest to be held on June 11th in Geary Park (1198 Earl Blvd, Ferndale, MI 48220.)
The contemporary art fair will feature more than 50 local artists displaying and selling unique wares including original illustration, streetwear, skateboard deck art, jewelry, comics, pet products, novelties and more.
The skate contest, to be held in the new skatepark partially funded by a $250,000 grant from skateboarding star Tony Hawk’s foundation, will be run by Modern Skate and Surf. A classic Jam Session celebrating the athleticism and physical artistry of skateboarding, BMX and scooters and inline skating, the contest will feature kids and adults of all ages battling it out in Ferndale’s brand-new skatepark. Prior signup for the contests is required. Visit GravityFerndale.com for details and registration.
“Gravity Art Fair and Skate Contest is designed to inspire and foster meaningful, memorable and safe connections for all ages. We are excited to host a celebration of art and community and the unique influence of skateboard culture!” said Krista Johnston of Reveal Productions. The Gravity Art Fair & Skate Contest is produced by Ferndale Parks and Recreation and Reveal Productions, and partial proceeds of the event will help fund Ferndale park improvements and programming.
Sponsors include Modern Skate and Surf, Jim Shaffer & Associates Realtors, Oakland County Parks and the YMCA. For more information, skate contest registration, a full list of artists, and ongoing updates, please visit www.GravityFerndale.com
For more things to do, visit the Oakland County Times Event Page! To submit event info email editor@oc115.com .
Thank you to Jim Shaffer & Associates Realtors for sponsoring this section!
