REGISTRATION FOR 2026 DECK ART BEGINS FEBRUARY 2
ROCHESTER, Mich.- January 14, 2026 - Downtown Rochester is calling all artists: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, and Adult to participate in Downtown Rochester’s 16th Annual Skateboard Art Competition & Exhibition: Deck Art 2026. Artists are asked to provide their unique work on a blank skateboard deck. Winning pieces will be picked in each category by a panel of judges, and prizes will be awarded. Deck Art is scheduled for May 14 & 15.
This year’s event is expected to include as many as 50 local merchants, transforming Deck Art into a Downtown Rochester crawl. Completed artwork will be artfully displayed throughout participating restaurants and businesses for onlookers to enjoy. Last year’s Deck Art drew close to 400 artists from all-over South-Eastern Michigan. In the past, the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, as well as Canada were represented.
The Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will host both the Thursday Night Kickoff on May 14, and Friday on May 15, both from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. The events will include unique artwork, music, shopping and more. Specific event details will be available in the coming months.
Registration for Deck Art begins Monday, February 2. Registration forms can be found online at downtownrochestermi.com/deck-art. Submit completed registration forms to South Street Skateshop (410 Main). There is a registration Fee of $25.00 (plus tax) for one blank skateboard deck (while supplies last). The registration deadline is Friday, April 10.
South Street Skateshop winter hours:
Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and CLOSED on Sunday.
Monday – Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, CLOSED
Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, CLOSED
For more information on Downtown Rochester events visit downtownrochestermi.com or call 248-656-0060.
DDA
Jenna O'Dell Events Coordinator
REGISTRATION FOR 2026 DECK ART BEGINS FEBRUARY 2
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