Boards of Hope

The Boards of Hope Exhibit & Auction

Recycle a board — skateboard, snowboard, kiteboard, skimboard, surfboard — repurpose it, and transform it into a work of art. Boards will be exhibited and used to raise funds at KB4C. The event’s beneficiary, Project Koru, invites fighters, survivors, those touched by cancer, and artists of all mediums to submit entries for Boards of Hope. Funds raised will benefit Project Koru cancer survivorship programs.

Artist Specifications:

• Artists must obtain their own recycled boards and art supplies to create board.

• NO standup paddle boards or windsurf boards.

• Complete the Board Submission Form when you are ready to submit your work.

• Finished piece must be sealed with a protective and archival sealant

• Boards are not intended to be ridden after artwork.

• Artists are encouraged to use a variety of mediums including acrylics, acrylic paint pens, sharpies and collage mediums.

• All submissions are donations to Project Koru and will be virtually auctioned off. 

• Artists outside of the greater Portland/Hood River area MAY be asked to provide shipping to their board winner.

• Professional artists please direct interest to rachel@projectkoru.org

Accepting Art: Through June 28th, 2024
Auction: Happening July 6-7th, 2024
Contact: rachel@projectkoru.org

We strongly encourage SURVIVORS & FIGHTERS to submit their art!