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𝘎𝘈𝘔𝘌! 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘳𝘵
Great Park Gallery, Irvine, CA
Exhibition: May 17–July 26
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 17, 1–3 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Thursdays & Fridays: Noon–4 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

𝘎𝘈𝘔𝘌! 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘳𝘵 celebrates basketball as a source of creative expression and community connection. Anchored by the imaginative resurfacing of the Great Park’s four basketball courts — which feature original, site-specific art by California artist, Katy Ann Gilmore — the exhibition showcases a selection of contemporary artists from the book, Common Practice: Basketball and Contemporary Art, exploring the culture and aesthetics of basketball, alongside a survey of Project Backboard’s national and international court renovations.

Exhibiting artists include:
Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta #diegogaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
Tyrrell Winston @tyrrellwinston

Image 🎨@carlosrolon

𝘎𝘈𝘔𝘌! 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘳𝘵
Great Park Gallery, Irvine, CA
Exhibition: May 17–July 26
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 17, 1–3 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Thursdays & Fridays: Noon–4 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

𝘎𝘈𝘔𝘌! 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘳𝘵 celebrates basketball as a source of creative expression and community connection. Anchored by the imaginative resurfacing of the Great Park’s four basketball courts — which feature original, site-specific art by California artist, Katy Ann Gilmore — the exhibition showcases a selection of contemporary artists from the book, Common Practice: Basketball and Contemporary Art, exploring the culture and aesthetics of basketball, alongside a survey of Project Backboard’s national and international court renovations.

Exhibiting artists include:
Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta #diegogaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
Tyrrell Winston @tyrrellwinston

WE’RE BACK 🎥🎨🏀

It’s official—Season Four is here.

And this year… we’re doing something different.

I’ve got a new co-host.
Shout out to @jaszy__jayy LETS GOOOO.

We can’t wait to tell your stories.

From blacktops to backyards, cities to countries
basketball lives everywhere. Every Court Has A Story is a global platform built to spotlight the courts, communities, and creators using the game to make an impact.

🎥 Submissions Open: April 1
⏳ Submissions Close: May 15
🏆 Winner Announced: June 1

We’ll be announcing our Season 4 judges soon 👀👀👀 who will review submissions from around the world and help select this year’s winners.

Your court. Your story. Your moment.
Let’s show the world what the game really looks like.

Submit your story now at everycourthasastory.com

#ECHAS #EveryCourtHasAStory

Shot by @thirteen.south & @jr.hldn 🎥

Here are a few helpful install tricks we’ve learned over the years (full renovation guide PDF by @tripledoublestudio and video by @fearoffear_sk on the FAQs page of our website)…

1. Texture: Use sports specific resurfacing and color coating materials only for the best durability and texture…

2: Squeegee: Use a squeegee for color coating as much as possible, if you don’t have experience ask a local contractor to assist with large sections…

3. Soapstone > Chalk to draw artwork: Soapstone leaves less residue, lasts longer and is easier to tape to a pole than chalk (so you can walk and draw) - check the welding section of your hardware store…

4. Brushes > Rollers: 5” - 9” brushes that can attach to a pole (made for staining decks or coating roofs) work better than rollers and can be washed and used over and over…

5. Ghost Lines: If you have a white game line over a white section use “ghost lines” - 0.7” - 1” tape on each side of your game line - for visibility (and always seal your tape before painting to reduce bleed)…

6. Corner 3: If your court is less than 40’ wide (so you can’t make the corner three at least 18’ from the post) run the three point line directly into the sideline - a 15’ jumper from the corner shouldn’t be worth an extra point!

#🎨🚧🏀renovationguide

Here are a few helpful install tricks we’ve learned over the years (full renovation guide PDF by @tripledoublestudio and video by @fearoffear_sk on the FAQs page of our website)…

1. Texture: Use sports specific resurfacing and color coating materials only for the best durability and texture…

2: Squeegee: Use a squeegee for color coating as much as possible, if you don’t have experience ask a local contractor to assist with large sections…

3. Soapstone > Chalk to draw artwork: Soapstone leaves less residue, lasts longer and is easier to tape to a pole than chalk (so you can walk and draw) - check the welding section of your hardware store…

4. Brushes > Rollers: 5” - 9” brushes that can attach to a pole (made for staining decks or coating roofs) work better than rollers and can be washed and used over and over…

5. Ghost Lines: If you have a white game line over a white section use “ghost lines” - 0.7” - 1” tape on each side of your game line - for visibility (and always seal your tape before painting to reduce bleed)…

6. Corner 3: If your court is less than 40’ wide (so you can’t make the corner three at least 18’ from the post) run the three point line directly into the sideline - a 15’ jumper from the corner shouldn’t be worth an extra point!

#🎨🚧🏀renovationguide

Here are a few helpful install tricks we’ve learned over the years (full renovation guide PDF by @tripledoublestudio and video by @fearoffear_sk on the FAQs page of our website)…

1. Texture: Use sports specific resurfacing and color coating materials only for the best durability and texture…

2: Squeegee: Use a squeegee for color coating as much as possible, if you don’t have experience ask a local contractor to assist with large sections…

3. Soapstone > Chalk to draw artwork: Soapstone leaves less residue, lasts longer and is easier to tape to a pole than chalk (so you can walk and draw) - check the welding section of your hardware store…

4. Brushes > Rollers: 5” - 9” brushes that can attach to a pole (made for staining decks or coating roofs) work better than rollers and can be washed and used over and over…

5. Ghost Lines: If you have a white game line over a white section use “ghost lines” - 0.7” - 1” tape on each side of your game line - for visibility (and always seal your tape before painting to reduce bleed)…

6. Corner 3: If your court is less than 40’ wide (so you can’t make the corner three at least 18’ from the post) run the three point line directly into the sideline - a 15’ jumper from the corner shouldn’t be worth an extra point!

#🎨🚧🏀renovationguide

Here are a few helpful install tricks we’ve learned over the years (full renovation guide PDF by @tripledoublestudio and video by @fearoffear_sk on the FAQs page of our website)…

1. Texture: Use sports specific resurfacing and color coating materials only for the best durability and texture…

2: Squeegee: Use a squeegee for color coating as much as possible, if you don’t have experience ask a local contractor to assist with large sections…

3. Soapstone > Chalk to draw artwork: Soapstone leaves less residue, lasts longer and is easier to tape to a pole than chalk (so you can walk and draw) - check the welding section of your hardware store…

4. Brushes > Rollers: 5” - 9” brushes that can attach to a pole (made for staining decks or coating roofs) work better than rollers and can be washed and used over and over…

5. Ghost Lines: If you have a white game line over a white section use “ghost lines” - 0.7” - 1” tape on each side of your game line - for visibility (and always seal your tape before painting to reduce bleed)…

6. Corner 3: If your court is less than 40’ wide (so you can’t make the corner three at least 18’ from the post) run the three point line directly into the sideline - a 15’ jumper from the corner shouldn’t be worth an extra point!

#🎨🚧🏀renovationguide

Here are a few helpful install tricks we’ve learned over the years (full renovation guide PDF by @tripledoublestudio and video by @fearoffear_sk on the FAQs page of our website)…

1. Texture: Use sports specific resurfacing and color coating materials only for the best durability and texture…

2: Squeegee: Use a squeegee for color coating as much as possible, if you don’t have experience ask a local contractor to assist with large sections…

3. Soapstone > Chalk to draw artwork: Soapstone leaves less residue, lasts longer and is easier to tape to a pole than chalk (so you can walk and draw) - check the welding section of your hardware store…

4. Brushes > Rollers: 5” - 9” brushes that can attach to a pole (made for staining decks or coating roofs) work better than rollers and can be washed and used over and over…

5. Ghost Lines: If you have a white game line over a white section use “ghost lines” - 0.7” - 1” tape on each side of your game line - for visibility (and always seal your tape before painting to reduce bleed)…

6. Corner 3: If your court is less than 40’ wide (so you can’t make the corner three at least 18’ from the post) run the three point line directly into the sideline - a 15’ jumper from the corner shouldn’t be worth an extra point!

#🎨🚧🏀renovationguide

Here are a few helpful install tricks we’ve learned over the years (full renovation guide PDF by @tripledoublestudio and video by @fearoffear_sk on the FAQs page of our website)…

1. Texture: Use sports specific resurfacing and color coating materials only for the best durability and texture…

2: Squeegee: Use a squeegee for color coating as much as possible, if you don’t have experience ask a local contractor to assist with large sections…

3. Soapstone > Chalk to draw artwork: Soapstone leaves less residue, lasts longer and is easier to tape to a pole than chalk (so you can walk and draw) - check the welding section of your hardware store…

4. Brushes > Rollers: 5” - 9” brushes that can attach to a pole (made for staining decks or coating roofs) work better than rollers and can be washed and used over and over…

5. Ghost Lines: If you have a white game line over a white section use “ghost lines” - 0.7” - 1” tape on each side of your game line - for visibility (and always seal your tape before painting to reduce bleed)…

6. Corner 3: If your court is less than 40’ wide (so you can’t make the corner three at least 18’ from the post) run the three point line directly into the sideline - a 15’ jumper from the corner shouldn’t be worth an extra point!

#🎨🚧🏀renovationguide

Community Day 🎨🇯🇵

We all love when the community gets an opportunity to come out and help us paint it always reminds of why we do these courts.

S/o @ab_tokyo and @go_parkey for having such a great turn out it shows that the community really loves being apart of the projects.

Good job @ralph_sunga21 @1.j4hlil @jzzam_peterson @junelsantana @ozawasenichiro and everybody that helped out yesterday 🤗🤎

Peace out hope everyone had a great weekend
-S

#Tokyo #ProjectBackboard #ArtCourts

The inimitable @project_backboard has been creating basketball court art masterpieces for 10 YEARS!!! They’ve worked in so many different places, with so many different artists and sponsors, on so many different amazing designs. I’ve been fortunate enough to shoot a few (like 35? lol) of their renovations in person, so I had to do a signature grid and time-lapse overlay to celebrate this milestone. It’s been so fun showing off all the work Sam and Dan Peterson and everyone else that contributes do from above. Here’s to another decade of breathtaking courts!

Day 8 🇯🇵

Man working with people you really enjoy being around really doesn’t feel like work.

It still bugs me out that we are all the way in Tokyo painting basketball courts.

It’s something about this place that makes us all happy. S/o to the team for allowing me to be a part of the journey.

Hope everyone has a good Saturday/Sunday ✌🏾🏀🎨🌎

#ProjectBackboard #Tokyo #ArtCourts

I don’t post about my day job too much here, but this project is too massive and rad not to share.

For the last 12-24 months I’ve been working with @project_backboard on conceptualizing and executing a 10 year retrospective of their work across the globe, along with an exhibition of contemporary work that uses basketball as a subject. It’s been a pleasure to work on this and it’s all coming to life this Sunday, May 17th.

But to go back even further, sometime around 2018/2019 (maybe earlier?) I met with @katyanngilmore to discuss a potential public art project. At the time, nothing was actually realized (typical bureaucracy)… fast forward a good amount of years, I was able to introduce @katyanngilmore to @project_backboard and help facilitate four ground murals that occupy the basketball courts at great park.

Anyways, lengthy ass post all to say I’m psyched we have crossed the line, and I’m proud of everyone’s efforts and work. Thanks to my co workers and everyone involved who made this possible.

Show opens Sunday with a great lineup of artists and runs through the end of July:

Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
Tyrrell Winston @tyrrellwinston

I don’t post about my day job too much here, but this project is too massive and rad not to share.

For the last 12-24 months I’ve been working with @project_backboard on conceptualizing and executing a 10 year retrospective of their work across the globe, along with an exhibition of contemporary work that uses basketball as a subject. It’s been a pleasure to work on this and it’s all coming to life this Sunday, May 17th.

But to go back even further, sometime around 2018/2019 (maybe earlier?) I met with @katyanngilmore to discuss a potential public art project. At the time, nothing was actually realized (typical bureaucracy)… fast forward a good amount of years, I was able to introduce @katyanngilmore to @project_backboard and help facilitate four ground murals that occupy the basketball courts at great park.

Anyways, lengthy ass post all to say I’m psyched we have crossed the line, and I’m proud of everyone’s efforts and work. Thanks to my co workers and everyone involved who made this possible.

Show opens Sunday with a great lineup of artists and runs through the end of July:

Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
Tyrrell Winston @tyrrellwinston

I don’t post about my day job too much here, but this project is too massive and rad not to share.

For the last 12-24 months I’ve been working with @project_backboard on conceptualizing and executing a 10 year retrospective of their work across the globe, along with an exhibition of contemporary work that uses basketball as a subject. It’s been a pleasure to work on this and it’s all coming to life this Sunday, May 17th.

But to go back even further, sometime around 2018/2019 (maybe earlier?) I met with @katyanngilmore to discuss a potential public art project. At the time, nothing was actually realized (typical bureaucracy)… fast forward a good amount of years, I was able to introduce @katyanngilmore to @project_backboard and help facilitate four ground murals that occupy the basketball courts at great park.

Anyways, lengthy ass post all to say I’m psyched we have crossed the line, and I’m proud of everyone’s efforts and work. Thanks to my co workers and everyone involved who made this possible.

Show opens Sunday with a great lineup of artists and runs through the end of July:

Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
Tyrrell Winston @tyrrellwinston

I don’t post about my day job too much here, but this project is too massive and rad not to share.

For the last 12-24 months I’ve been working with @project_backboard on conceptualizing and executing a 10 year retrospective of their work across the globe, along with an exhibition of contemporary work that uses basketball as a subject. It’s been a pleasure to work on this and it’s all coming to life this Sunday, May 17th.

But to go back even further, sometime around 2018/2019 (maybe earlier?) I met with @katyanngilmore to discuss a potential public art project. At the time, nothing was actually realized (typical bureaucracy)… fast forward a good amount of years, I was able to introduce @katyanngilmore to @project_backboard and help facilitate four ground murals that occupy the basketball courts at great park.

Anyways, lengthy ass post all to say I’m psyched we have crossed the line, and I’m proud of everyone’s efforts and work. Thanks to my co workers and everyone involved who made this possible.

Show opens Sunday with a great lineup of artists and runs through the end of July:

Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
Tyrrell Winston @tyrrellwinston

I don’t post about my day job too much here, but this project is too massive and rad not to share.

For the last 12-24 months I’ve been working with @project_backboard on conceptualizing and executing a 10 year retrospective of their work across the globe, along with an exhibition of contemporary work that uses basketball as a subject. It’s been a pleasure to work on this and it’s all coming to life this Sunday, May 17th.

But to go back even further, sometime around 2018/2019 (maybe earlier?) I met with @katyanngilmore to discuss a potential public art project. At the time, nothing was actually realized (typical bureaucracy)… fast forward a good amount of years, I was able to introduce @katyanngilmore to @project_backboard and help facilitate four ground murals that occupy the basketball courts at great park.

Anyways, lengthy ass post all to say I’m psyched we have crossed the line, and I’m proud of everyone’s efforts and work. Thanks to my co workers and everyone involved who made this possible.

Show opens Sunday with a great lineup of artists and runs through the end of July:

Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
Tyrrell Winston @tyrrellwinston

I don’t post about my day job too much here, but this project is too massive and rad not to share.

For the last 12-24 months I’ve been working with @project_backboard on conceptualizing and executing a 10 year retrospective of their work across the globe, along with an exhibition of contemporary work that uses basketball as a subject. It’s been a pleasure to work on this and it’s all coming to life this Sunday, May 17th.

But to go back even further, sometime around 2018/2019 (maybe earlier?) I met with @katyanngilmore to discuss a potential public art project. At the time, nothing was actually realized (typical bureaucracy)… fast forward a good amount of years, I was able to introduce @katyanngilmore to @project_backboard and help facilitate four ground murals that occupy the basketball courts at great park.

Anyways, lengthy ass post all to say I’m psyched we have crossed the line, and I’m proud of everyone’s efforts and work. Thanks to my co workers and everyone involved who made this possible.

Show opens Sunday with a great lineup of artists and runs through the end of July:

Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
Tyrrell Winston @tyrrellwinston

I don’t post about my day job too much here, but this project is too massive and rad not to share.

For the last 12-24 months I’ve been working with @project_backboard on conceptualizing and executing a 10 year retrospective of their work across the globe, along with an exhibition of contemporary work that uses basketball as a subject. It’s been a pleasure to work on this and it’s all coming to life this Sunday, May 17th.

But to go back even further, sometime around 2018/2019 (maybe earlier?) I met with @katyanngilmore to discuss a potential public art project. At the time, nothing was actually realized (typical bureaucracy)… fast forward a good amount of years, I was able to introduce @katyanngilmore to @project_backboard and help facilitate four ground murals that occupy the basketball courts at great park.

Anyways, lengthy ass post all to say I’m psyched we have crossed the line, and I’m proud of everyone’s efforts and work. Thanks to my co workers and everyone involved who made this possible.

Show opens Sunday with a great lineup of artists and runs through the end of July:

Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
Tyrrell Winston @tyrrellwinston

I don’t post about my day job too much here, but this project is too massive and rad not to share.

For the last 12-24 months I’ve been working with @project_backboard on conceptualizing and executing a 10 year retrospective of their work across the globe, along with an exhibition of contemporary work that uses basketball as a subject. It’s been a pleasure to work on this and it’s all coming to life this Sunday, May 17th.

But to go back even further, sometime around 2018/2019 (maybe earlier?) I met with @katyanngilmore to discuss a potential public art project. At the time, nothing was actually realized (typical bureaucracy)… fast forward a good amount of years, I was able to introduce @katyanngilmore to @project_backboard and help facilitate four ground murals that occupy the basketball courts at great park.

Anyways, lengthy ass post all to say I’m psyched we have crossed the line, and I’m proud of everyone’s efforts and work. Thanks to my co workers and everyone involved who made this possible.

Show opens Sunday with a great lineup of artists and runs through the end of July:

Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
Tyrrell Winston @tyrrellwinston

I don’t post about my day job too much here, but this project is too massive and rad not to share.

For the last 12-24 months I’ve been working with @project_backboard on conceptualizing and executing a 10 year retrospective of their work across the globe, along with an exhibition of contemporary work that uses basketball as a subject. It’s been a pleasure to work on this and it’s all coming to life this Sunday, May 17th.

But to go back even further, sometime around 2018/2019 (maybe earlier?) I met with @katyanngilmore to discuss a potential public art project. At the time, nothing was actually realized (typical bureaucracy)… fast forward a good amount of years, I was able to introduce @katyanngilmore to @project_backboard and help facilitate four ground murals that occupy the basketball courts at great park.

Anyways, lengthy ass post all to say I’m psyched we have crossed the line, and I’m proud of everyone’s efforts and work. Thanks to my co workers and everyone involved who made this possible.

Show opens Sunday with a great lineup of artists and runs through the end of July:

Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
Tyrrell Winston @tyrrellwinston

🚨 On The Clock 🚨

Today is the last day to submit your video to www.EveryCourtHasAStory.com for season 4 and opportunity to get your community court renovated.

S/o to everybody that has submitted a video so far the stuff is looking amazing and it’s been dope hearing so many great community stories.

HEAD TO WWW.EVERYCOURTHASASTORY.COM NOW AND UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO DONT OVER THINK IT I PROMISE YOU WILL DO GOOD!!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend and wishing nothing but good luck to everybody that submitted.

Peace
-S

Day 7 🇯🇵

Cab rides, store runs for supplies, trying new desserts 🍰, and finally putting down the first coats of Dodger Blue 🎨💙

One thing about these trips it’s always a mix of work, laughs, random snack stops, s/o to @devontsunostudio for the fire color palette 😎

The color is starting to hit different already!!

Legooooo ✌🏾

#PlayWithPurpose #Japan #ArtCourts

Day 6 🇯🇵

Ever since we linked two years ago, I’ve always been inspired by how deep the conversations go with Senn… From sports, film, fashion, he really is the cheat code.

Yesterday he pulled up to the court to help tape, paint, and build with the team while we talked about linking back up with @go_parkey + @project_backboard again.

That’s the part I love most about these projects… the people, the stories, and the moments in between the paint 🎨🇯🇵

Always a good time when Senn is in the building 🙌🏾🔥

#ProjectBackboard #GoParky #Tokyo #BasketballCulture#ArtMeetsBasketball

⏰ THE CLOCK IS TICKING ⏰
    
If your community court needs love, this is your moment. Submit your video to Every Court Has a Story before May 15 at midnight and let your voice be heard.

Don’t overthink it just tell your story and hit upload! 🎬🏀

Good luck

Make sure you head over to www.everycourthasastory.com and upload your video

#Season4 #EveryCourtHasAStory #PlayWithPurpose

⏰ THE CLOCK IS TICKING ⏰
    
If your community court needs love, this is your moment. Submit your video to Every Court Has a Story before May 15 at midnight and let your voice be heard.

Don’t overthink it just tell your story and hit upload! 🎬🏀

Good luck

Make sure you head over to www.everycourthasastory.com and upload your video

#Season4 #EveryCourtHasAStory #PlayWithPurpose

⏰ THE CLOCK IS TICKING ⏰
    
If your community court needs love, this is your moment. Submit your video to Every Court Has a Story before May 15 at midnight and let your voice be heard.

Don’t overthink it just tell your story and hit upload! 🎬🏀

Good luck

Make sure you head over to www.everycourthasastory.com and upload your video

#Season4 #EveryCourtHasAStory #PlayWithPurpose

Now open 📍 @yourgreatpark in Irvine, CA, Project Backboard’s largest ever renovation across four full 🏀 courts with site specific artwork by 🎨 @katyanngilmore made possible with support from @artsinirvine @cityofirvine @jds.sports #playwithpurpose

Join us this Sunday, May 17, from 1-3pm to celebrate with live music, free posters, art making activities, open runs on the new courts, and a 10-year retrospective exhibition of Project Backboard’s work in the Great Park Gallery along with works from @katyanngilmore and a selection of artworks celebrating basketball and community, with support from @acommonpractice

Cover 📷 @resoe_27

𝘎𝘈𝘔𝘌! 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘳𝘵
Great Park Gallery, Irvine, CA
Exhibition: May 17–July 26
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 17, 1–3 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Thursdays & Fridays: Noon–4 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

𝘎𝘈𝘔𝘌! 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘳𝘵 celebrates basketball as a source of creative expression and community connection. Anchored by the imaginative resurfacing of the Great Park’s four basketball courts — which feature original, site-specific art by California artist, Katy Ann Gilmore — the exhibition showcases a selection of contemporary artists from the book, Common Practice: Basketball and Contemporary Art, exploring the culture and aesthetics of basketball, alongside a survey of Project Backboard’s national and international court renovations.

Exhibiting artists include:
Adrian Kay Wong @adriankaywong
Andrea Bergart @andreabergart
Anthony Rianda @anthonyrianda
Boyang Hou @whoshobo
Brian Lotti @brianlotti
Cheryl Pope @cherylpope
Diego Gaeta #diegogaeta
Joseph Sherman @josephlouissherman
JR @jr
Kadir Nelson @kadirnelson
Katy Ann Gilmore @katyanngilmore
Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau
Madame Fraankie @mmefraankie
Madjeen Isaac @madjeenisaac
Paul Pfeiffer @pmp2021
Paula Henderson @paulahenderson222
RaMell Ross @ramellross
Rebekah Andrade @rebekah_andrade
Reuben Gordon @reubensfunkykitchen
Todd Hebert @toddhebert_
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