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Skate Photography Competition

Saturday 5 October 2024
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Matt Mumford, drop-in, Berlin. Photo Skin Phillips. Courtesy the artist

As part of ‘We Are All Artists’ and ‘Swansea Arts Weekend’, Glynn Vivian Gallery invites you to take part in our Skate Photography Competition.

This event is in celebration of the brand new show by Skin Phillips, 360°, currently on display at the Glynn Vivian until 5 January 2025.

This exciting exhibition showcases Phillips’ iconic photography from Swansea to Los Angeles, capturing some of the most defining moments in skateboarding history.

In addition to showcasing his early works, Phillips has been commissioned to create a new series of photographs capturing the contemporary Swansea skateboarding scene, which will be acquired for the Gallery’s permanent collection. This series highlights the vibrancy and diversity of the local skateboarding community, reinforcing the cultural significance of skateboarding in Swansea.

The new commissions are part of ‘We Are All Artists’ supported by the Culture & Tourism Anchor at Swansea Council and funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. ‘We Are All Artists’ is part of Swansea Arts Weekend, taking place across the city 4 – 6 October 2024.

Competition details

  • The competition will be judged by artist and photographer, Skin Phillips. The winner will receive a custom-printed skateboard by Skin Phillips.
  • To register to enter, pick up a competition pack from the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Reception from 10:00am and to be given a unique reference number for your entry.
  • All photographs must be taken on Saturday 5 October and submitted via social media by tagging the gallery’s Instagram account @glynnvivian and the hashtag #360SK8PHOTO by 6:00pm
  • Photographers are limited to two entries
  • Photographs must not feature any illegal activity, or prominently feature individuals who have not given permission to be featured and completed a photography permission form.
  • Any entries submitted after 6:00pm will not be considered unless extenuating circumstances apply.
  • Photographs must feature your unique reference number and the location the photograph was taken to be valid for entry.
  • Skateboarding is by its nature a potentially dangerous activity, therefore all activity is done at the risk of the individual
  • Exist Skatepark is open and will be running a free skate session between 1:00pm and 5:00pm. Alternatively, visit Museum Park for more skate action.


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