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A Tribute to the Artist Jim Phillips and a Skateboarding Icon
Presented by Vans
May 6-8, 2016
Opening Reception Friday, May 6, 7-10PM
We are beyond stoked to be playing host to this awesome travelling exhibit in collaboration with our friends at Chicago's Uprise Skate Shop!
Join us the evening of Friday, May 6, 7-10pm for the opening reception or pop in during our normal hours (11a-7p) on the following Saturday or Sunday for your chance to check out some great art before it moves on to the next city of the tour!
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In 1985, in a small art studio on the Eastside of Santa Cruz, CA, Jim Phillips Sr. was creating images that unbeknownst to him would affect generations of artists and skateboarders to come. Of all of the iconic imagery that Jim created; the Screaming Hand logo has stood the test of time. Thirty years after its inception, the Screaming Hand still remains an unmistakable symbol of youth and skateboard culture.
In honor of Jim Phillips Sr. and the Screaming Hand logo, we have invited over 48 of the world’s most influential artists of the past 30 years to interpret and pay homage to this iconic image. Each artist’s interpretation of “The Hand” will be on display. There will also be an audio tour accessible by smart phone, narrated and describing their first experience with Phillips’ work as well as a backstory on their piece for the show.
Featured Artists include: Jim Phillips Sr., Jimbo Phillips, Colby Phillips, Jeremy Fish, Mike Giant, Todd Bratrud, Bigfoot, Michael Sieben, John Lucero, John Munnerlyn, Steve Caballero, Steve Olson, Natas Kaupus, Eric Dressen, Thomas Campbell, Sean Cliver, Mark Gonzales, Benny Gold, Jason Jessee, Mark Widmann, Makoto Yamaki, Skinner and many more.
The traveling art show has made its way around the world from Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Sydney, Melbourne, Taipei, and Tokyo. The show has landed back the USA, which will include 15 stops including New York, Boston, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, St. Petersburg, Santa Cruz and more.
Join us the evening of Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 (7-10pm) for the grand opening of Squadt Assembly 20, a pop-up shop and exhibit by Playge in collaboration with Industry Print Shop, Threezero and Rotofugi.
We worked with Playge artist Ferg in 2013 for the first Squadt Assembly, where excited fans were able to choose from a variety of 6-inch Squadt designer vinyl figure bodies and then assemble their own creation from an array of options. Now we’re doing it again, but bigger and better…Squadt Assembly 20 will feature the debut of the long-awaited 20-inch tall Squadt!
Attendees of the opening reception will be able to pick either a 20-inch Squadt or a 6-inch Squadt with Gassed helmet (or one of each) and then choose from a variety of weapons, lenses, accessories and garments to complete their very own custom figure including a few extra special in-store only exclusive options!
To up the ante and bring the number of custom options to an insane number, Playge has partnered with Industry Print Shop to perform live screen printing during the grand opening. Attendees will not only be able to choose from an array of garment options, but will then be able to choose from a selection of artwork by Ferg and friends to be screen printed on them while they wait!
And just like the previous Squadt Assembly there will also be a selection of other Playge/Squadt themed merchandise and home goods available including prints and t-shirts.
DJ Sean Doe will be rocking the house during the opening and we’ll have snacks and beverages. NOTE: This will not be a particularly family friendly set...parents, please be warned. Ferg will be in attendance to meet with fans.
Line tickets to purchase items from the pop-up shop will be available at the gallery starting at 11am on April 2.
Any figures that remain unsold after the opening weekend (April 2-3) will be offered via lottery to non-attendees. To be considered for the lottery, please visit http://rtfgi.co/sa20lottery and enter your details, thank you. Lottery entry is now closed....please see update below about lottery results. Thank you.
The pop-up shop will be in place through May 1, 2016.
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The first wave of lottery winner emails will go out Tuesday, April 5 at 5pm Central Time.
The online Squadt Assembly is a password protected section of our online store and if you're chosen (we use a random number generator draw) you'll get the password via email either Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, depending on luck of the draw.
Wave 1 Winners will be notified Tuesday at 5pm.
Wave 2 Winners will be Wednesday at 5pm.
Wave 3 Winners will be Thursday at 5pm.
We'll open it up to all lottery entrants on Friday at 5pm.
And finally, if you didn't enter the lottery....we'll have everything available online for EVERYBODY starting Saturday (April 9) at 5pm Central Time.
Thanks for your patience!
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Final Edit: Both the opening and the lottery are now over and Squadt Assembly goods are up on our online store here: Squadt Assembly. Thanks!
Spring is in the air so let's celebrate by having some DIY toy painting fun!
Register now for our Spring Mini Munny Painting Party & Class taking place Saturday, March 26th, 1-4pm. Your $35 admission fee includes one Kidrobot™ Mini Munny vinyl figure, all paint and art supplies needed, 3 hours of instruction with artist Mary Ruth Butterworth plus tasty snacks!
Our sunny instructor Mary will guide you along with painting tips to create a wonderful Spring-themed Munny like the image shown here or you can take your own direction and simply enjoy the comradery, not to mention the snacks!
Sign up today! Space is limited to 18 people per class. Please see the registration page for age restrictions and other details.
All classes take place at our store in Chicago, 2780 N Lincoln Avenue.
Join us the evening of Friday, March 4, 7-10pm for the opening of Spirit Animals, new works by Valency Genis.
We've had the pleasure of featuring Valency's wonderful sculptures in group exhibits in the past and wanted to bring you a wider selection of these amazing pieces, so this will be a full gallery solo exhibit!
While studying for her BFA at the University of New Mexico, Valency discovered that she had the power to create creatures and control their aesthetics, while minimizing the tragedy associated with taxidermied animals. She takes an almost Dr. Frankenstein-like glee in crafting her unique animals, drawing on influences ranging from Dr. Seuss to Natural History Museum dioramas. She graduated in 2011 and has since exhibited her works continuously at galleries throughout the US and abroad.
Valency will be in attendance at the opening reception.
For those unable to attend, exhibit pieces will be offered to our preview list on the day of the opening, beginning at 2pm Central (email goes out at 10am), you can sign up at http://previews.rotofugi.com.
Exhibit continues through March 27, 2016.
We had so much fun at the Munny Ornament Paint-a-Long Class we did back in December that we're doing it bigger and better for Valentine's Day!
Join us either Wednesday, February 10th, 4:30 - 7:30pm, or Saturday, February 13th, 1-4pm for a Valentine's Themed Mini Munny Painting Party and Class…with sweet treats provided by All Natural Chicago!
Bring your sweetheart along and make it a memorable fun date, or fly solo and surprise him or her with your creative expression of love!
Your $35 admission fee includes one Mini Munny vinyl figure, all paint supplies needed, 3 hours of instruction with artist Mary Ruth Butterworth and tasty sweet treats from All Natural Chicago!
Space is limited to 18 people per class and takes place at our store in Chicago, 2780 N Lincoln Avenue.
Online registration is live!
