Mint Museum To Launch Skateboarding Exhibit Showcasing Southeast Culture

Starting Sept. 20, the Mint Museum Randolph will open its doors to a fresh take on skateboarding's mark across the Southeast. The show stays up until Jan. 4, 2026.

Central Impact: Skateboarding's Art and Influence maps out how skating changed from the 1980s until now. Visitors will find one-of-a-kind boards, art pieces, and items that paint a picture of skating's growth.

"From the early days on Central Avenue in Charlotte to grassroots-built spots like Eastland and Kilborne, Charlotte's skaters have built more than ramps and rails — they've built culture, community, and a legacy of independence and creativity," The Mint Museum stated in a news release, according to WCNC.

Artists Sean Cliver, Marc McKee, and Andy Jenkins bring their vision to the walls. Working with local shop Black Sheep, nonprofit group Deckaid pulled the show together.

The show puts a spotlight on well-known pros while giving credit to the quiet heroes who built skating spots in towns across the South. Converse CONS stepped up to back the project.

Money from ticket sales will go to the Charlotte Skate Foundation. They'll use it to build spots where kids can learn to skate.

The doors open free to all on Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mark Dec. 3, too: that's when guests get supplies to make their own mini skateboards at no cost.