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'Middle of Nowhere'
A skateboard art benefit for Montana Pool Service
Founded by Montanan Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam in 2005, MPS has organized and contributed to over 40 world class skateparks in rural and Native communities in Montana and the Dakotas to date, with five new ones being built this summer.
We sent 100 skateboard decks to artists and friends around the world as far as Japan, Argentina, Thailand, England, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands and all over the US, to create all original, one-of-a-kind skateboard works of art. The response has been overwhelming and I hope you find as much joy in seeing these boards as we do!
The boards are available through online auction to have a global audience and raise the most awareness and funding we can to hopefully build another skatepark in a much needed area.
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Some great artwork.0
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ericminhswenson
“Middle of Nowhere” is a skateboard art benefit show for Montana Pool Service. @montanapoolserviceFounded by Montanan Jeff Ament @officialament of Pearl Jam in 2005, MPS has organized and contributed to over 40 world class skateparks in rural and Native communities in Montana and the Dakotas to date, with five new ones being built this summer.
We sent 100 skateboard decks to artists and friends around the world as far as Japan, Argentina, Thailand, England, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands and all over the US, to create all original, one-of-a-kind skateboard works of art. The response has been overwhelming and I hope you find as much joy in seeing these boards as we do!The boards will be put into an online auction to have a global audience and raise the most awareness and funding we can to hopefully build another skatepark in a much needed area.A massive thank you to the many artists that sent back boards. It’s beautiful seeing these communities blur the lines of surf, skate, music and art of various forms all coming together for such an amazing project and great cause. And a big thank you to Paul Schmitt (Schmitt Stix Skateboards) @professorschmitt for giving the artists the ultimate palette to create and my buddy Scott @nohawk_studios for always knocking out the best posters!
https://www.instagram.com/ericminhswenson/reel/DKY-9f1RHkO/
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Pool ServiceThis one is a cool one. Back in 2012 I spoke in Rapid City at the Dahl Arts Center. With my buddy Jason Alley. And one Hugh Weber drove over from Sioux Falls for the gig, and we all hung out the next day. His friend the esteemed writer Ellen McGirt was in town to interview Lakota community organizers on Pine Ridge. And we went along for the ride, and learned SO MUCH. Staggering stats and a tough reality for reservation life.
And that afternoon, they showed us a skatepark, and of course, I perked up. A skatepark? Now we’re talking. While checking it out, someone said, “This was built by the bass player from Pearl Jam.” And that’s when I learned about Montana Pool Service.I started following MPS, and would see different parks added each year. Beyond cool. Of course I knew the name Jeff Ament, having seen the Pearl Jam explosion in ’91/’92 up close. Those first three records are still in heavy rotation around the shop. Powerful stuff!
When Jeff reached out in 2021 to do some graphics for MPS I quickly jumped at the chance. I busted out a bunch of graphics and fired them off to Jeff. In no time an awesome hat showed up, and then I’d see stickers and stuff on kids at assorted events Jeff would be throwing all over the west. So damned cool.
As these words go to print, we’re waiting for a MPS couple decks made by the Paul Schmitt of Schmitt Stix lore!
(I owe this awesome connection my our mutual buddy O. Jeff and O would skate together down near their homes in San Diego. Any number of times O would call, mouthful of food and say, “Sitting here with Jeff having lunch.” Always cool and my mind would swim! Thanks, buddy. Sure do miss you, O.)
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I made a big sticker trade a few weeks ago and got a couple fan made stickers thrown in with the deal by a kind member here.demetrios said:Montana
Pool ServiceThis one is a cool one. Back in 2012 I spoke in Rapid City at the Dahl Arts Center. With my buddy Jason Alley. And one Hugh Weber drove over from Sioux Falls for the gig, and we all hung out the next day. His friend the esteemed writer Ellen McGirt was in town to interview Lakota community organizers on Pine Ridge. And we went along for the ride, and learned SO MUCH. Staggering stats and a tough reality for reservation life.
And that afternoon, they showed us a skatepark, and of course, I perked up. A skatepark? Now we’re talking. While checking it out, someone said, “This was built by the bass player from Pearl Jam.” And that’s when I learned about Montana Pool Service.I started following MPS, and would see different parks added each year. Beyond cool. Of course I knew the name Jeff Ament, having seen the Pearl Jam explosion in ’91/’92 up close. Those first three records are still in heavy rotation around the shop. Powerful stuff!
When Jeff reached out in 2021 to do some graphics for MPS I quickly jumped at the chance. I busted out a bunch of graphics and fired them off to Jeff. In no time an awesome hat showed up, and then I’d see stickers and stuff on kids at assorted events Jeff would be throwing all over the west. So damned cool.
As these words go to print, we’re waiting for a MPS couple decks made by the Paul Schmitt of Schmitt Stix lore!
(I owe this awesome connection my our mutual buddy O. Jeff and O would skate together down near their homes in San Diego. Any number of times O would call, mouthful of food and say, “Sitting here with Jeff having lunch.” Always cool and my mind would swim! Thanks, buddy. Sure do miss you, O.)
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on2legs said:
I made a big sticker trade a few weeks ago and got a couple fan made stickers thrown in with the deal by a kind member here.demetrios said:Montana
Pool ServiceThis one is a cool one. Back in 2012 I spoke in Rapid City at the Dahl Arts Center. With my buddy Jason Alley. And one Hugh Weber drove over from Sioux Falls for the gig, and we all hung out the next day. His friend the esteemed writer Ellen McGirt was in town to interview Lakota community organizers on Pine Ridge. And we went along for the ride, and learned SO MUCH. Staggering stats and a tough reality for reservation life.
And that afternoon, they showed us a skatepark, and of course, I perked up. A skatepark? Now we’re talking. While checking it out, someone said, “This was built by the bass player from Pearl Jam.” And that’s when I learned about Montana Pool Service.I started following MPS, and would see different parks added each year. Beyond cool. Of course I knew the name Jeff Ament, having seen the Pearl Jam explosion in ’91/’92 up close. Those first three records are still in heavy rotation around the shop. Powerful stuff!
When Jeff reached out in 2021 to do some graphics for MPS I quickly jumped at the chance. I busted out a bunch of graphics and fired them off to Jeff. In no time an awesome hat showed up, and then I’d see stickers and stuff on kids at assorted events Jeff would be throwing all over the west. So damned cool.
As these words go to print, we’re waiting for a MPS couple decks made by the Paul Schmitt of Schmitt Stix lore!
(I owe this awesome connection my our mutual buddy O. Jeff and O would skate together down near their homes in San Diego. Any number of times O would call, mouthful of food and say, “Sitting here with Jeff having lunch.” Always cool and my mind would swim! Thanks, buddy. Sure do miss you, O.)
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Middle of Nowhere
Now – July 14
Middle of Nowhere, a skateboard art show curated by gallerist Charles Adler in collaboration with Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam and features 90 one-of-a-kind original pieces of art from artists all around the world—Japan, Argentina, Thailand, England, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and across the U.S. with art from Jeff Ament, Craig Stecyk, Stacy Peralta, Yusuke Hanai, Thomas Campbell, and many more.
Each skateboard deck is available to bid on through our global auction, Running now through July 12th. Every dollar raised supports MPS.
Benefiting Montana Pool Service (MPS), a nonprofit founded by Jeff Ament. MPS has helped fund and build over 40 world-class skateparks in rural and Native communities across Montana and the Dakotas—with five more breaking ground this summer.
For our California friends, we invite you to visit the gallery, experience the artwork in person, and learn more about the powerful mission behind it.
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Middle of Nowhere: A Skateboard Art Benefit
Founded by Jeff in 2005, Montana Pool Service (MPS) has organized and contributed to over 40 world class skateparks in rural and Native communities in Montana and the Dakotas to date, with five new ones being built this summer.
For this, they sent 100 skateboard decks to artists and friends around the world as far as Japan, Argentina, Thailand, England, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands and all over the US, to create all original, one-of-a-kind skateboard works of art. These are now on display at Adler/Smith Gallery in Los Angeles through July 14. Check out a cool recap of opening night (Here).
The boards are available via our new online auction page in the Ten Club Shop, now through July 12. All proceeds go to building a skatepark later this summer on Salish Kootenai land on the Flathead.
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Middle of Nowhere | Curating an Art Show Benefitting Jeff Ament's Montana Pool Service
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Awesome^ thx for posting!0
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Speedlab MPS 55mm/101A
$47.00
Speedlab MPS 55mm/101A
‘MPS’ wheel by Speedlab Wheels. This colab wheel with Jeff Ament’s Montana Pool Service (MPS) is the result of skateboarders giving back to skateboarding. MPS helps build skateparks in small towns and on Native reservations throughout Montana to provide communities with the gift of skateboarding. At each skatepark grand opening, MPS gives away complete skateboards to the underprivileged local youth. We will be donating 10% of all proceeds from the sale of this wheel to aid MPS efforts. These colorful pink/yellow swirled wheels have rounded conical cuts on each side to provide a highly functional profile & shape made from the best formulas in the world for ultimate speed & control. Snake yourself a set today and help a great cause. Artwork by Bobby Brown.
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