Decked Out: A Skateboard Art Exhibit
Exhibit Dates: 7/18/2025-9/28/2025

Location: Coos Art Museum, Tom R Foster Gallery

Coos Art Museum invites skaters, artists, and creative rule-breakers to submit work for Decked Out, an art exhibition celebrating the vibrant culture of skateboarding. From hand-painted decks and DIY sculpture to photography, streetwear, and graphic design—if it rolls with skate culture, we want to see it.

This one-gallery exhibit will open with a public reception and showcase the full spectrum of skateboard-inspired art.

Skate culture is art culture. Let’s get Decked Out.

SCHEDULE

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Eligibility: Open to Oregon residents age 18 and older. All submissions must be original work created between 2019–2025.

Eligible Media:

• Hand-painted or altered skateboard decks
• 2D works (painting, drawing, mixed media) – max 48” any direction
• Skate-inspired sculpture or installations – max 50 lbs
• Photography or design – print-ready and framed
• Textile, apparel, or wearable work – must include display device

Ineligible Media: Video, motion picture film, audio. No reproductions, giclée prints, or commercial merchandise will be accepted. No giclée prints, commercial reproductions, or AI-generated works.

GENERAL RULES

Each artist can provide a total of up to three (3) submissions. There is a non-refundable fee of $20 for the first submission, $5 for the second submission and $5 for the third submission. Artworks submitted must have been created within the last 6 years (2019 - 2025) with a framed size limitation of 48 inches in any direction and a weight limitation of 50 pounds.

If you are submitting a work that is part of a series, the submitted piece MUST be unique and distinguishable from any of your other works of art. Works that have previously been exhibited at Coos Art Museum are NOT eligible.

Artworks that are accepted must be the same as the images on the files entered - no substitutions or modifications.

If your work is a replica of another person's work - Title MUST contain notation of the original work and original artist. Example: “A Study of the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo DaVinci"

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 20 JUNE 2025

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE WILL BE SENT BY 5 JULY 2025

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

Visitors will vote for their favorite piece throughout the run of the show.
The winning artist will receive a $150 gift card to a South Coast skate shop and a featured artist spotlight on CAM’s social media.

SALES

Exhibited artworks may be offered for sale during the exhibition. The Artist shall determine the sales price and manage all aspects of the sale. The Museum will not process any purchases or handle transactions for artworks exhibited, as all sales will be managed directly by the Artist. The Museum will not receive any commission on sales made, except during designated fundraising events where specific terms will apply. This approach supports the financial well-being of artists and strengthens the connection between the Museum, artists, and the community. The Artist is responsible for arranging the delivery or shipping of sold artworks to buyers after the exhibition closes.

DELIVERY AND PICKUP OF ART WORKS

Artists whose work is accepted must have artworks delivered to the Museum via carrier service at their own expense for arrival between Friday July 11 – Sunday July 13. Hand delivered work will be received at the Museum on Friday July 11 – Sunday July 13, 12–4 PM daily. Artists must make pre-paid arrangements to have their work returned to them or may pick up their work in person at the Museum on Wednesday October 2 – Sunday October 5, 12–4 PM. If you cannot retrieve your work on these dates, please call or email to make other arrangements.

Works not collected within 30 days of the final pickup date may be considered abandoned and are subject to disposal.

HOW TO SUBMIT

• All submissions must be made via Smarter Entry: Coming Soon!
• Entry Fee: $20 (non-refundable), $5 for the second submission, $5 for the third submission, up to 3 artworks
• Submission deadline: June 20

Your Smarter Entry application must include:

• Up to 3 high-resolution images (JPEG or PNG) of your artwork
• Title, medium, and size for each work
• A short artist statement (150–200 words) on how your work connects to skateboarding
• Optional: Artist bio (may be used in exhibit guide or promotions)

Tips for entering online via Smarter Entry

1. Have your credit card available to make payment. 
2. If you have a Smarter Entry account, open it, pay for your entries, and then upload your images into your account; follow Smarter Entry instructions. 
3. No Account?  To Create Your Account – Click Here.  Follow the instructions to establish an account.  Upload your images following the online instructions.
4. For further help with online submissions, contact Nathan Beveridge, nbeveridge@coosartmuseum.org.  Please leave a brief message describing your request, e.g., “help with online registration”; or ”help find my account”.

DELIVERY & PRESENTATION

Works must be ready for hanging and have a framed size of no more than 48 inches in any direction. All work must be neatly labeled on the back with the artist’s name, address, and phone number. Labels must also show the work’s Title, Medium and Date of Creation. Art is insured while in the Museum from July 18 – September 30.

All artwork must arrive ready to display:

• 2D work must be framed or mounted and wired for hanging—no tape, string, or sawtooth hangers
• 3D or suspended work must come with secure hanging/display hardware
• Wearable or sculptural work must include an appropriate display form or stand
• If your piece references another artist’s work, please credit it in the title

CURATED BY SKATERS, FOR EVERYONE

Decked Out is curated by Coos Art Museum staff in collaboration with one of our Guest Curators, a former skateboarder and practicing artist administrator with deep ties to skate culture. Their insider perspective helps ensure the exhibit stays rooted in authenticity while celebrating creative expression across the spectrum of skateboarding-inspired art.

COOS ART MUSEUM (CAM)
Coos Art Museum, located in the coastal town of Coos Bay, Oregon, is a dynamic cultural institution dedicated to celebrating the arts and nurturing creativity within our community. As the sole art museum along the Oregon Coast and the state's third-oldest art museum, we take pride in being a welcoming community gathering place that lowers conceptual and physical barriers to the arts and enhances the museum's relevance for local residents. Our museum hosts a rotating selection of up to 20 exhibitions each year, sourced from local and regional artists and institutions. We offer a wide range of educational programs, including classes, workshops, and outreach initiatives, along with frequent public events, designed to engage artists of all ages. With a mission to enrich lives through art, Coos Art Museum serves as a cultural resource on the Oregon Coast, igniting inspiration and fostering connections through the transformative power of visual arts. For additional information, please visit www.coosartmuseum.org.

COMMUNITY COLLAB!

We’re teaming up with local skate shops and creatives to bring Decked Out to life. If you're interested in co-hosting a demo, sponsoring a prize, or setting up a pop-up, contact us!

QUESTIONS?
Email Nathan Beveridge, nbeveridge@coosartmuseum.org

Visit coosartmuseum.org or call 541-267-3901.