PLAYHOUSE | HOLIDAY ‘26

DECK THE WALLS | JUNE 14-21, 2026

CURATED BY: DAVITA GALLOWAY + DION GALLOWAY

Deck the Walls will offer the community an immersive, multi-sensory experience that celebrates skate culture as both an art form and a powerful vehicle for self-expression, movement, and belonging. Designed with a “Christmas in June” spirit, the program invites joy, nostalgia, and discovery while honoring the creativity and resilience rooted in skate and street culture.

Community members will experience a dynamic exhibition featuring artist-designed skateboard decks, mixed media installations, photography, and sculptural elements that reflect the stories, identities, and cultural influences of skaters and creatives. By elevating skate decks as canvases and cultural artifacts, the exhibit reframes everyday objects into works of art, making contemporary art more accessible and relatable—especially for youth and individuals who may not see themselves represented in traditional gallery spaces.

Beyond viewing art, the community will actively participate through hands-on workshops and interactive programming. Attendees will have opportunities to customize mini skate decks, learn grip tape design, explore do-it-yourself creative practices, and engage in beginner-friendly skate and rollerblade tutorials. These activities emphasize experimentation, confidence-building, and creative play, allowing participants to create tangible takeaways while learning new skills in a supportive environment.

The program also fosters connection and storytelling. Conversations with artists, skaters, and culture bearers will highlight skate culture’s influence on art, fashion, music, and personal identity. These shared narratives help bridge generations, inviting longtime skaters, emerging creatives, families, and first-time participants to learn from one another and recognize common ground through creativity and movement.

Deck the Walls prioritizes inclusivity, safety, and accessibility. Programming is designed to welcome beginners, youth, and adults alike, with an emphasis on community care, creative exploration, and cultural affirmation. Family-friendly events and open skate demonstrations ensure that the experience is approachable and engaging for a wide range of ages and backgrounds.

Ultimately, the community will experience Deck the Walls as more than an exhibit—it will be a space of joy, representation, and empowerment. Participants will leave inspired by the creative possibilities of everyday culture, strengthened by meaningful social connection, and affirmed in the value of their stories, movement, and imagination. The program reinforces the idea that art lives beyond gallery walls and that creativity, when nurtured collectively, can spark confidence, connection, and cultural pride.

PARTED: DIVIDING STRANDS. UNITING STORIES. JANUARY 19-25, 2026

CURATED BY: DAVITA GALLOWAY + NADIA MEADOWS + CHERYSE TERRY

DUPP&SWAT proudly presents PARTED, a multisensory hair exhibit celebrating the artistry, history, and cultural significance of Black hair. Curated by Cheryse Terry, Dr. Davita Galloway and Nadia Meadows, PARTED is taking place January 19–25, 2026, and is an invite for the community to experience Black hair as memory, movement, and masterpiece.

From the ingenuity of cornrows and the symbolism of the afro to contemporary trendsetting styles, PARTED explores how Black hair has long served as a reflection of identity, resistance, creativity, and self-expression. The exhibit honors both iconic and everyday hair rituals—those passed down through generations and those created anew.

PARTED features:

  • Expressions of Black hair across decades, highlighting styles that have shaped culture and defined eras

  • Displays of iconic and everyday hair tools, products, and memorabilia

  • Original artwork created with or inspired by hair, exploring hair as both material and muse

  • Daily themed workshops, offering hands-on opportunities to learn, create, and connect

“Black hair has always been a language,” says the PARTED team. “It speaks to who we are, how we feel, and how we show up in the world. PARTED is a celebration of that language—honoring our past, affirming our present, and imagining what’s next.”

Workshops throughout the week will be led by local and regional artists and creatives, each bringing their own perspective and practice to the experience. Workshop attendance is limited, encouraging intimate, meaningful engagement.