"Helmet(s) Art Show"

[johnf]

I was talking with Dan from Escapist about hosting a local art show with helmets as the art piece(s). For example: I have two or three helmets from the 70's with pictures of me wearing them. Put the picture, with a story behind it, in a frame, next to a helmet on a manikins head. Do this with several helmets and riders' including bikers' and it might turn out to be a one-of-a-kind art show.

I'm not aware of any local art shows of this style, and it would be for a great cause: helmet safety and traumatic brain injures. We could ask for donations at this artistic venue, etc.

Like a skateboard(s) graphic(s), any helmet would be worth looking at, not only as a helmet but as a lifesaving piece of art. Next time you are out sk8ing, before you strap it on, just stop for a minute, and look at the art work it already has on it, the shape, stickers, etc.

Anyways, Dan thinks it a good concept and will talk it over with Nick and get back with me. Until then, later......!

[mutant]

That actually sounds like a cool idea.

[herosk8]

keep me informed....i would like to maybe do something with it as well

[johnf]

Oct 27, 2010 16:01:14 GMT -5 herosk8 said:

keep me informed....i would like to maybe do something with it as well

Will do Hero and MMike; and others'!

[jimmyk]

This sounds good John. I don't have anything left from back in the day but it would be cool to see some of the head gear, stickers and art that went on our helmets back then. I sometimes still think about buying a re-issue ProTec Classic Full helmet which is the one that comes down over your ears and would actually protect your temple area in a side impact.

I'd like to help and support however possible?

[macsdaddy]

Love it - consider expanding the idea and having local artists use a helmet as a canvas. Sell them for charity. Combined with the old stuff/pictures it would be awesome. Might be able to get Blackhart to send his flyaway that he was wearing at Laguna Seca when he fell in head to head down hill - near 60 mph - it's got a HUGE area that was sanded by the asphault.

[johnf]

That would Rock&Roll MC, and thanks for the support ladies and germs. I'll keep us posted and have a format of the art show, when I'm out sk8ing, this Friday or Saturday. Until then, later......!

[Dave Cobb]

Thats an awesome idea John. I have a couple old helmets I wore down in Alabama .

[skaterdan]

Love the idea i will help in any way I can.

[johnf]

Anyone interested in wanting to participate in this up-and-coming venue, which involves a lifesaving piece of art, your helmet(s), please let me know by calling or emailing me.

[johnf]

The art show must go on, so get ones ideas and helmets together, if he or she wants to become part of it; and please contact me when ready.

[johnf]

It's finally official, "A Lifesaving Piece of Art -- The Helmet" will take place on 07/09/2011 at "The Wheel Cyclery," which is located in Gladstone, MO.

This 1st time ever, art show will start at 011:00am and end at 1600. Afterward, there will be another event, which will take place right down the road at Pleasant Valley sk8 park, "Death Race 2."

Many of you have already expressed your support and I very much appreciate it. If you want to help out with both events through donations, etc. please let me know.

Stay tune for more detail information; until then, later......!

[jimmyk]

Right on John. Sounds great.

[johnf]

May 1, 2011 21:42:18 GMT -5 jimmyk said:

Right on John. Sounds great.

Thanks Jim!

[johnf]

Anyone who wishes to participate or support this 1st-ever (HIH) Helmet Art Show and wants to donate some sk8 swank, create a helmet to try and auction off, bring food and beverages, etc., please let me know. It will be much appreciated!

After the art show, I am heading to PValley and hosting "Deathrace 2" and a BBQ.

So, if you are in town, please stop by and say hello.

Attachments:

[johnf]

39 Days until, "A Lifesaving Piece of Art -- The Helmet."

[johnf]

Paul Fish, with RS, put this brief video together for Heather's bike shop to send out. This is the start of the helmet art show video.

Thanks Paul, and thanks Jim for having suck a .ick-.ss site to host, showcase or showoff just about whatever. Enjoy, and I hope to see as many of you out there on July 09, 2011.

[joe]

fun video John, looks like a nice line up of buckets as well!

[Dave Cobb]

Right on.

[mutant]

I hope to see a large mohawk on a helmet

[johnf]

Jun 16, 2011 0:55:07 GMT -5 mutant said:

I hope to see a large mohawk on a helmet

That would be awesome to see Mike!

[johnf]

One week before "Death Race II," I will be at this same park helping, with others, to patch up as many cracks as we can. If anyone would like to come out and help out in any way, please let me know.

This was one of the 1st free, public concrete parks in OUR sk8 area and it sparked a significant change that we OUR all now just benefiting from.

Let's keep this positive flow moving forward, especially if you or your kids sk8, bike, etc.

"Death Race II" will take place after the helmet art show; both dates are on July 09, 2011. For more info., please contact me via email, face book or phone.

Thanks for the support!

[johnf]

If anyone is bringing a helmet or helmets to be in the show, please don't. We have enough. However, please come and enjoy the show: "A Lifesaving Piece of Art -- The Helmet." It starts at 11:00am. Thanks for your support!

"Death Race II" begins around 1800!

Until then, later......!

[davidm]

Cool show John!!!

[Tim]

Yeah it looked great buddy. Good job.