Creative Space, the hip enrichment center for kids, will host the exclusive Los Angeles showing of an exhibition celebrating the history and evolution of the skateboard called The Art of Skateboarding . To kick off the opening on Saturday, July 20, there will be a mini skatepark built in the Creative Space parking lot with free demonstrations at 10 a.m. and noon by some of the hottest professional skaters in the business. Members from teams such as Element, Black Label and New Deal will be on hand to show off their skills. The Art of Skateboarding will feature skateboards from the 1950 s through present day, surfboards on loan from the California Surf Museum, the world s largest skateboard (12 feet), fingerboard courses (allowing anyone to emulate skateboarding on the model environment), memorabilia and films. In additional, Storyopolis will present a special reading and book signing with Julie Mammano, the author and illustrator of RHINOS WHO SURF and RHINOS WHO SKATEBOARD on Saturday only from 10 am – 1pm.
“The Art of Skateboarding” It will be on display for 2 days only: Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July21 from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Exhibit Admission is $5 per family. Creative Space is located at 6325 Santa Monica Blvd. (a block west of Vine). For more information, call Creative Space at 323-462-4600.
The exhibition, which was recently on display at the San Diego Children’s Museum, has been organized by Tim Clark, a 29-year old skateboard activist, leader and teacher, who wants to expose the American population to the skateboard’s origins and eventually establishing a permanent Museum of Skateboarding. Clark started skateboarding in 6th grade, but he didn't think he was very good. He switched to roller blading, which became his main means of transportation. He eventually went back to skateboarding and still uses his skateboard as his daily transportation. He has skated through every state in the U.S except Alaska and is making a documentary about his experience. He is currently lobbying the City of San Diego to make skateboarding, in-line skating and scooter riding a viable and legal means of transportation.
Clark has been developing the skatepark standards and guidelines booklet for the Skate Park Association (SPA) funded by the Tony Hawk Foundation. This document will assist cities and private organizations with their goal of building an appropriate skatepark environment for their community. Clark’s website is www.rollingwheel.com
Clark has worked closely with GET-M, a non-profit organization devoted to creating interactive entertainment events and publications using music, art, film and dance, to organize the exhibit. For this particular event GET-M will provide DJ’s and interactive music.
CREATIVE SPACE, a child and family enrichment center, is the brainchild of three former entertainment executives. Cheryl Bayer Brady, Jennifer Barrett Bernstein, and Gayle Baigelman have created a second home for families looking for the most creative activities for their children. The overall philosophy at Creative Space is that when children are immersed in activities that spark imagination, creativity and tap into their capabilities, the response is seen in all aspects of their lives. The 8 week long programs are eclectic, challenging and unusual swashbuckling, design and build your own skateboard, fairy school, cultural cooking and many others keep kids stimulated and laughing while they learn. Their website address is http://www.creativespaceusa.com/
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