RECAP | Snowboard Art Show 2023

A handful of different waves came through the night and our new license to sell beer and snacks allowed us to foster a more hospitable environment for the artists and visitors. Bailey Lupo and Morgan were our outsourced snack bar slingers for the night and their charm undoubtedly contributed to our patrons repeatedly coming back for more libations. 

Johnny, Nate, and the crew worked tirelessly the night before and day-of to turn the shop into an art gallery. We hung displays and tucked merchandise away to every nook and cranny to open up the space.  DJ Kraymer G Dot set up around 9:30 p.m. and cranked some tunes to kick start the after-party. He's a true expert-in-the-field of mixing and matching tracks and he got the crowd psyched. We have to thank every one of the artists for making the art show a hit. 

Without you all, the art show couldn’t exist, so thank you! 

Enjoy the photo gallery of all of the boards and festivities below. 

Boards hang in the tune shop.

Patrons check in and get drink wristbands.

Attendees check out pieces on display in the main showroom.

Brandon Bradshaw, right, talks with his relatives at the show.

Ellie Lewis poses next to her board during the art show as her mom takes a photo.

A couple attendees examine some boards on display.

A couple attendees open Johnny Lupo's piece, "The Last Stripper," which is framed by a curtained light box. It soon became a fan favorite due to the absurdity and reveal factor.

Johnny Lupo's, "The Last Stipper," is a play-on of "The Last Supper"

Art show attendees get a kick out of "The Last Stripper."

Beer was on the menu, a first for Boardworks in its 9 year history.

Darcie Gray mingles with other show artists and attendees.

Morgan, left, Casey, and Bailey market new Boardworks product: Montucky Cold Snacks and Carnal Jerky.

DJ Kraymer G Dot plays beats for the after party with hits from Afroman, Biggie Smalls, and other hip-hop artists.

Attendees dance to the music DJ'd by Kraymer G Dot during the after party,

Boardworks Owner Johnny Lupo sips Capri Sun, a new economical item on the beverage list.

Boardworks staff Andy Ford, left, Luke Duvall, and Kal Thalhammer pose for a group photo during the art show.

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