Make.Shift gallery in downtown Bellingham hosted a skateboard deck art exhibition that ran through the end of March 2026. The show was organized by Kelly Sorbel, who put out a call for submissions in January that spread rapidly across social media, resulting in an overwhelming response of 103 skateboard decks from artists ranging in age from 6 to around 60 years old. The exhibition showcased remarkable diversity in artistic styles and mediums, including paint, collage, quilting, and pipe-cleaner sculpture. Submissions came not only from the local Bellingham, Washington area but also from artists in California and even internationally, with one artist mailing a board from France. The opening night of the exhibition raised $4,000 for the Northwest Skate Collective, demonstrating strong community support for skateboard art. The show celebrates the rich history and contemporary relevance of skateboard graphics as fine art, positioning skate decks as legitimate artistic canvases. This exhibition connects to a broader movement where skateboard art has been featured in major galleries worldwide, sold at prestigious auctions like Sotheby's, and included in the collections of renowned institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The event highlights how local skate shops like Unknown Boardshop have historically served as galleries for emerging artists, and how contemporary shops continue to collaborate with local creatives on custom shop decks that reflect both skateboarding culture and fine art sensibilities.