Volunteers Needed for GripTape Gallery 2026
📅 9/30/2026
The 2nd Annual GripTape Gallery is coming up on Friday, November 13, 2026, and …
Read More
Building Community,
One Skateboard at a Time.
The Butler Area Skatepark Association supports skateboarding, youth programs, local events, and long-term improvements to Father Marinaro Skatepark.
Father Marinaro Skatepark
Skating in Butler.
Community Updates
What’s Happening
Upcoming events, park updates, and stories from the Butler skate community.
On the Calendar
Upcoming Events
Jams, contests, meetups, and community events happening around the Butler skate scene.
Griptape Gallery
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 • 344 S. Main Street Butler, PA 16001
Save the Date: GripTape Gallery 2026
GripTape Gallery is back.
The Butler Area Skatepark Association is excited to announce the 2nd Annual GripTape Gallery, returning to the Butler Art Center on Friday, November 13, 2026.
GripTape Gallery brings together artists from across our community to transform blank skateboard decks into one-of-a-kind works of art. Completed decks will be displayed at the Butler Art Center and auctioned to support BASA's mission of building a new, professionally designed concrete skatepark in the City of Butler.
Last year's inaugural show featured 65 artists, and this year we're going even bigger.
The gallery will open for viewing beginning Wednesday, November 11, during regular Butler Art Center hours, with the main GripTape Gallery event taking place Friday, November 13.
Want to Get Involved?
We're currently recruiting artists for the 2026 show. BASA can provide participating artists with a blank skateboard deck while supplies last, or artists are welcome to provide their own.
We're also accepting $25 donations to sponsor a blank deck for an artist. Every sponsored deck helps us bring another artist into the show while keeping the event accessible to the community.
More details about the event, participating artists, auction, and schedule will be announced as we get closer.
Save the date: Friday, November 13, 2026.
Art. Skateboarding. Community.
GripTape Gallery 2026 Butler Art Center November 13, 2026
From the Park
Latest Stories
Updates, announcements, and behind-the-scenes looks at what’s happening in the Butler skate community.
BASA Featured in the Butler Eagle
📅 6/28/2026
We were honored to be featured in a Butler Eagle story covering our first Party…
Read More
We need you for Party in the Park!
📅 5/22/2026
🛹 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – PARTY IN THE PARK 🛹 We’re getting ready for Party in th…
Read More
Bingo was a Blast!
📅 4/30/2026
Thank you, Butler. Bingo Night showed exactly what this community is about. Peo…
Read More
Volunteer With BASA Today!
📅 2/4/2026
You Owe Skateboarding Skateboarding does not exist by accident. Every park you …
Read More
We Were Featured in the Butler Eagle!
📅 1/13/2026
We’re proud to share that the Butler Area Skatepark Association was recently fe…
Read More
Skateboards as Canvases. Community as Culture.
📅 10/3/2025
The Butler Area Skatepark Association (BASA), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit …
Read More
Skateboard Art Show – Coming This Fall!
📅 9/18/2025
We’re excited to announce that the Butler Area Skatepark Association will be ho…
Read More
BASA is live!
📅 8/13/2025
BASA is live. We’re the Butler Area Skatepark Association — a 501(c)(3) nonprof…
Read More
Community First
Why Your Contributions Matter
Skateboarding is more than just a sport. It’s a community, an outlet, and for many kids, a lifeline.
Your support helps create safe spaces where young people build confidence, form friendships, and stay active. Skateparks don’t just serve skaters — they revitalize public spaces and bring people together across all backgrounds.
This isn’t just concrete and steel. By contributing, you’re investing in the next generation of leaders, creators, and dreamers.
Real Impact
How Your Contributions Help
Every dollar goes directly toward improving Father Marinaro Skatepark and supporting programs that strengthen the local skate community.
01
Park Maintenance
Ongoing upkeep, repairs, and improvements carried out in partnership with the City of Butler to keep the park safe, functional, and built to last.
02
Community Events
Free contests, jams, workshops, and meetups that bring skaters together and keep the scene active and connected.
03
Youth Programs
Supporting young skaters through access to gear, instruction, and positive mentorship on and off the board.