Motorcycles as Art

Step into a space where chrome and canvas collide…

Where the roar of engines meets the quiet hum of inspiration.

It’s an immersive gallery experience that

ONLY EXISTS FOR 7 DAYS,

and

IT’S ABSOLUTELY

FREE.

No Admission Pass Required

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s

17th Annual Motorcycles As Art Exhibit

Curated by Kevin Dunworth & Savannah Rose

An Evocative Exploration of Motorcycle Culture, Craft & Creativity

Saturday, Aug. 2 – Friday, Aug. 8, 2025

Buffalo Chip Event Center

(Near the East Gate)

What You’ll See

Newly unveiled custom motorcycles by prestigious and internationally known builders

Unveiled works of wall art by legacy and up-and-coming artists

Live welding and painting demonstrations

An imaginative helmet display featuring Dirty Dozen Helmets from Torc Helmets

A personal collection of images curated by Billy Lane of Choppers Inc

Motorcycles As Art 2025 is curated by Kevin Dunworth and Savannah Rose, who are carrying forward the powerful legacy of Michael Lichter who curated this exhibit for its first 14 years.

A Preliminary Roster of Builders & Artists

Featured Builders

(In Alphabetical Order)

Each Builder will Showcase a Collection of Their Bikes

Jared Weems – @weemsmotorco.tampa

Michael Messina – @rd_kustom_design

Roy Martin – @roystoyscustoms

Steve Iacona – @iaconacustomcycles

More Coming Soon

Featured Artists

(In Alphabetical Order)

Alexa Jacobs – Paint – @alexajacobs.art

Cait Maher – Textile – @caitmadethat

Chad Turner – Illustration – @muzzythewop

David Uhl – Paint – @duhlart

Emily Dury – Metalwork – @emilydury

Genevieve – Leather – @blackstitchlabel

Jace Hudson – Photography – @thefastlifegarage

Michael Lichter – Photography – @michaellichterphotography

Mike Vandegriff – Photography – @mikevandegriff

Morgan Piller – Photography – @m0rganelise

Ray Drea – Paint – @ray_drea_

Russel Murchie – Illustration – @russel.murchie

Scott Jacobs – Paint – @scottjacobsartwork

Savannah Rose – Mixed Media – @themouseandthemoto

Toni Hawk Call – Native American Beadwork – @thetrailblazinwagonburner

 Xavier Darryl Lewis – Paint – @xavierdarryl

More Coming Soon

Free to the Public

No Admission Pass Required