The Collection Skate Shop Collab W/ Art Lab Studios 1870 Riverside Heritage Art Deck Contest! Send us an EMAIL AT: artlabcreativestudios@gmail.com For Entry!

Updated: Apr 3

Riverside Heritage Art Deck Contest

Skate & Create: Deck Art Challenge

Presented by The Collection Skate ShopIn Collaboration with Art Lab Studios.

Call to Artists

The Riverside Heritage Art Deck Contest invites artists, designers, illustrators, and skaters to take part in a creative challenge that merges skateboarding, street art, and Riverside history.

This contest is more than just an art competition — it is an opportunity to contribute to the visual identity of Riverside skate culture.

The winning design will help establish one of the first official 1870 Riverside Heritage Art Deck designs, which will be pressed, produced, and distributed by

The Collection Skate Shop.

This means your artwork could become part of a limited-run skateboard deck series representing Riverside’s cultural and artistic legacy.

Whether you're a muralist, digital artist, painter, or skater with a strong visual style, this challenge is for the community and the culture.

The Vision

The goal of this challenge is simple:

Capture the essence of skate culture through the lens of Riverside heritage.

We are looking for designs that combine the energy of skateboarding with the historical and cultural identity of Riverside, a city whose roots trace back to 1870.

Artists are encouraged to explore themes such as:

• Skateboarding culture and street creativity• The heritage and landscape of Riverside• Local history and cultural symbols• The connection between movement, art, and community

This contest will help launch The Collection Skate Shop’s 1870 Heritage Deck Series, celebrating Riverside through skateboard art.

The selected artwork may become one of the first decks produced in this heritage series.

Contest Timeline

Sign-Ups OpenMarch 13, 2026

Submission DeadlineMay 2026

Showcase & JudgingJune 2026

LocationThe Collection Skate ShopRiverside, California

Selected designs will be showcased during the contest exhibition and judging event.

What Makes This Contest Unique

The Riverside Heritage Art Deck Contest is designed to create something lasting.

The winning artwork will help establish one of the first skate deck graphics inspired by Riverside’s 1870 heritage, produced through The Collection Skate Shop.

This design may become:

• A pressed skate deck• A limited-run collectible board• A piece of Riverside skate culture history

This project bridges art, skateboarding, and local heritage, giving artists the opportunity to create work that represents the community.

How to Prepare

Refine Your Style

Start developing your sketches and ideas now so you're ready when sign-ups open March 13, 2026.

Think about how your design will translate onto a skateboard deck format.

Think Merchandise

We are looking for designs that would look just as strong on:

• Skate decks• Apparel• Posters• Limited-run merchandise

The goal is to create a design that could represent The Collection Skate Shop’s first 1870 Heritage Deck Series.

Stay Connected

Follow Art Lab Studios for:

• Official signup link• Deck templates and submission guidelines• Judging criteria• Contest announcements

Contest Rules & Guidelines

To participate, artists must follow these guidelines:

Original Artwork OnlyAll submitted designs must be original and created by the participating artist.

Skate Deck FormatDesigns should be created with the shape and flow of a skateboard deck in mind.

Community & Cultural RespectArtwork should reflect the spirit of skateboarding and the Riverside community.

Submission DetailsFinal artwork specifications and deck templates will be provided after registration.

Artist RecognitionArtists will receive credit for their work. Selected designs may be used for promotional or merchandise purposes with proper artist attribution.