ARTCRANK is a showcase of bicycle-inspired original artwork people can enjoy looking at and afford to take home. Our shows are bike art parties open to all with free admission. And posters are priced to let everybody go home with at least one original work of art.
ARTCRANK attracts cyclists: Single-speeders, road riders, mountain bikers, casual cruisers. But anybody who likes bikes, loves great art and enjoys a good party will be right at home.
ARTCRANK gives artists with a passion for bikes (or bikers with a passion for art) a chance to showcase their talents and sell posters to a supportive crowd. Just as cycling attracts a wide variety of people, the show is a mix of styles, media and subjects. Some ARTCRANK artists are nationally known, but most are just incredibly talented people who love to ride.
Currently, ARTCRANK has shows in Minneapolis, MN (April 4 - May 2, May 15-17) and Denver, CO (April 11 -May 1). But we’re actively looking for more locations across the country and around the world. If you want to bring ARTCRANK to your city, tell us about it.
ARTCRANK is focused on connecting people with art and artists at live events. As of right now, ARTCRANK posters are only sold during the shows at our host galleries. We do not sell posters online. If you can’t make it to a show but want to buy a poster you see on this site, we encourage you to contact the artist directly. See the list of artists for details.
Every year, we try to bring new artists into the show. Over the past year, we have fielded an unprecedented number of requests to participate, which is pretty cool. We will begin accepting applications for 2010 shows in the fall of 2009. The call for entries will be announced on the web site, so please check back often for updates. If you have any questions about the submission process, drop us a line.
If, somehow, you still want to know more, we are at your service. Please send us a note, and we will do our best to provide the knowledge you seek.
In 2009, ARTCRANK returns to Minneapolis for its third year and makes its debut in Denver. Click on each city for a list of artists participating in the show.
