Complete Review: Spring Board 2009: Presented By Sneak Peek - Memphis x Strange Fruit Productions 1 Week Later

So it has been a complete week now and people are still talking about this event. People that were here want to know "What's Next"?, People who weren't here can't quite understand exactly what went down (I have heard questions like this) "How in the world did yall fit that many people in this place"? (and my personal favorite) "How do I find out about the next event so I don't miss out anymore"? All of that will be covered in the next couple paragraphs. Truth be told, everyone up here (Sneak Peek, Strange Fruit, and Red Bull) are past it, we have actually been planning the next event before the 1st (Spring Board 2009) began, and now we are on the 3rd (You better catch up).

Spring Board 2009: Presented By Sneak Peek - Memphis x Strange Fruit Productions
Deck Design Contest Winner: Darlene Newman - Board/Art Name: "Hard Core"

What started out as a oppurtunity for us to display art in a totally different way then most people are used to seeing, turned into not only a art exhibition, but also a networking social (as movers and shakers in Memphis and from elsewhere exchanged busines cards and Blackberry Pins all evening), a free-style dance contest (totally random freestyle battle between the checkout counter and DJ Booth that saw everything from Breaking to Jooking), a introduction of Sneak Peek for the 1st time to many guests from not only Memphis, but Atlanta, Washington D.C, Chicago, and Washington (State), and a building block for the skate community all over the city.

Many people left saying the same thing "I have never seen anything like this in Memphis" and it showed as most of the crowd stayed from the moment the show opened (6:00PM) until we finally closed the Iron Gate (12:08AM). Spring Board 2009 was not only treat for those in attendence as guest but also for all involved in making Spring Board 2009 a successful event.

Sneak Peek and Strange Fruit Productions would like to personally THANK everyone involved and in attendance at Spring Board 2009, the plan was executed to a "T" which allowed everyone to enjoy what happened. I'm against doing this because someone always gets ignored but "Blame It On My Head and Not My Heart", we would like to specifically thank the following people. All 21 Artist who all completed a deck (skateboard) or two for the show, the entire staff from Red Bull Energy Drink that not only supported the show but also came through to enjoy the festivities, RaRa, Corey Chism, Rico, Chris Landers, Killa Cam, Jason Mc., Chris Wong, Kirby, The Boss Lady, Aaron, Josh and the C.B.S Family, the Memphis Flyer, and anyone I forgot (I Love Yall All).


SO WHAT'S NEXT? WEARHouse Party will be held May 23, 2009, more details will come as it gets closer but it will be Spring Board 2009 + Much, Much, Much MORE.

I have tried to add as many photos without overloading the Blog, but 2 of my Favorite Loyals (Chris Wong and Kirby) took some great shots and loaded them to Slideshows, they can be found by following the links below.

Kirby's Pics:

Wong's Pics:

Okay this will probably be the last you hear about Spring Board 2009 . . . . . . . . at least from Sneak Peek, like I said earlier I'm past it (Get Better, Get Bigger, Go Farther, Go Harder, and If Not, Then Why Bother: Jay-Z) . . . . . . . WHAT's NEXT BECAUSE IT WILL ONLY GET BETTER. WE LOVE YALL ALL AND UNTIL WE SPEAK AGAIN PEACE.

Review: SPRING BOARD 2009: ARTIST RECEPTION - FRIDAY APRIL 10, 2009 @ SNEAK PEEK - MEMPHIS

Oh Please Believe It's Coming. We Had Alot of Work to Attend to Today. But The Pics Are A Little Teaser. Until We Speak Again PEACE




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SPRING BOARD 2009: ARTIST RECEPTION - FRIDAY APRIL 10, 2009 @ SNEAK PEEK - MEMPHIS

So the Boss Lady and I came up with this dope ass idea to have 25 artist from various creative backgrounds take their work off the canvas and instead put it on some Skate Board Decks. Who the hell would have known the event would be this BIG. People are calling daily for information, and coming from everywhere to see what Strange Fruit and Sneak Peek is cooking up. NOTHING BUT THAT GOOD SHIT (NOT LITERALLY, BUT LITERALLY). Trust me YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS. So whether your coming to check out the Art, or visiting to find out what all this buzz about Sneak Peek is, WE WELCOME YOU. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AS THE EVENT GETS CLOSER, SO STAY TUNED TO FACEBOOK, MYSPACE, AND THIS BLOG. WE HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE (WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND .........................) AND Until We Speak Again PEACE.

Spring Board 2009: Artist Reception and Voting
Where: Sneak Peek: 652 Marshall Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 (call 901-605-8853 For Directions)
When: Friday April 10, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Spring Board 2009 Deck (Skateboard) Design Contest Finalist Named

Both Sneak Peek - Memphis and Strange Fruit Productions would like to thank everyone who took the time out of their schedules to apply for this "one of a kind Deck Design Contest".

Everyone seems extra excited about the event scheduled for April 10, 2009 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm (More Details To Come) as we are too. Please Remember That This Is A Peer Judged Event, So The More People You Get To Come The Better Your Chances Are Of Winning All Of The Great Prizes We Have.

With that said, we are all pleased to announce those Finalist who have been choosen to put artwork into the show. Some people have already come by to pick up their Decks but if you see your name below and haven't made it by the store, please do TODAY (as you only have until April 7, 2009 to complete your work). Congrats to those who made it and for those who did not, we greatly appreciate you taking time out of your schedule to apply and trust that this will not be the last time that we do an event like this. We hope to see everyone by the store on April 10th and Until We Speak Again PEACE.

Spring Board 2009 - Deck Design Contest Finalist:
1. Edwin McSwine
2. RaEisha Strong
3. Frank D. Robinson
4. Erika Harris
5. Carlos McClinton
6. Devin Steel
7. Ian B.
8. Gerecho Delaney
9. Jade Miller
10. Siphne Sylve
11. Darlene Newman
12. Lana Andrade
13. Matthew Adams
14. Kaci Jones
15. Noah H.
16. Pasko
17. Kevin Brisco
18. Jamond Bullock
19. Matt Obando
20. Megan Geater
21. Shalishah Brumfield
22. Kevin E. Brumfield II
23. Secret Artist
24. Secret Artist
25. Secret Artist

Reminder: 2 Days Until Spring Board 2009 Applications Are Due

Applications have been coming in for the "Spring Board 2009 Deck Design Competition: Present By Sneak Peek and Strange Fruit Productions", but its still not to late to complete yours at get it to Sneak Peek by Saturday at 9:00PM. Applications can be picked up at Sneak Peek

or

Copy and Paste the following link into your browser: Spring Board 2009 - Application/ Entry Form (Copy and Paste The Following Link)
http://www.4shared.com/file/90440810/37ac1d71/Spring_Board_2009_application.html

We hope to see you all at the store soon and until we speak again PEACE.

Spring Board 2009: Presented By Sneak Peek - Memphis x Strange Fruit Productions

GENERAL INFORMATION
Sneak Peek – Memphis and Strange Fruit Productions are collaborating on a one-of-a-kind deck design contest and juried artist exhibition. 25 selected visual artists will have the opportunity to design original artwork on skateboard decks supplied by Sneak Peek – Memphis.

Decks will be on display throughout the boutique, Sneak Peek – Memphis, beginning at the opening reception on April 10, 2009. People will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite deck design at the reception and on the blog www.sneakpeek-memphis.blogspot.com.

The “people’s choice” will receive a $250 gift card to Sneak Peek – Memphis, be featured in a photo shoot for Sneak Peek – Memphis and the winning deck will be produced in limited edition quantities for sale at Sneak Peek – Memphis with a portion of proceeds benefiting the artist.

DATES TO REMEMBER
Submissions due by: Saturday, March 14th
Judging completed: Sunday, March 15th
Entry notification: Monday, March 16th
Deck Pick-up: Monday, March 16th through Wednesday, March 18th
Finished deck submission: Sunday, April 5th – Tuesday, April 7th
Opening reception: Friday, April 10, 2009 at 6 PM


ELIGIBILITY
Spring Board 2009 is open to all visual artists. An application and examples of recent artwork must be completed and submitted to Sneak Peek – Memphis by Saturday, March 14th for jury consideration.

The twenty-five finalists must supply a $20 cash deposit to secure an unpainted deck from Sneak Peek – Memphis. The $20 will be returned to each artist once the finished decks are submitted.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Sneak Peek – Memphis and Strange Fruit Productions will supply the unpainted decks. Artists are required to secure all necessary materials to produce finished designs on the decks.

Upon completion and return to Sneak Peek - Memphis all decks are property of Sneak Peek – Memphis and Strange Fruit Productions and will be offered for sale to the general public with 25% of proceeds benefiting the deck’s artist. Price of each deck contingent upon detail of each design and will be determined at the discretion of Sneak Peek – Memphis and Strange Fruit Production.


Spring Board 2009 - Application/ Entry Form (Copy and Paste The Following Link)
http://www.4shared.com/file/90440810/37ac1d71/Spring_Board_2009_application.html