Just Inspired was an event celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Toledo skate shop Just Skateboards. Both Ryan Shull and Michael Paulus teamed up to create an art event that celebrated the local skate based creative scene. At the event we had DJ Rob Riddum spinning with both beer and wine available for all attendees. After the art show an afterhours show was held at Frankies with the assistance of Toledo’s event producers Verso Group. Originally the Just Inspired event was going to take place at the other cities within Ohio but after facing the reality of organizing an event remotely the two organizers decided to let it be and move on with their own future projects. What does that mean for the future of Just Inspired? If you enjoyed the event on August 18th 2007, don’t be surprised if we bring you another event chuck full of inspiration and fun. Keep getting just inspired and using that inspiration to skate and create.

I just wanted to let people know that things are in the works and the Columbus event is going down in due time. Now is the time to submit your entries for the upcoming show.

Just has mad love for Burt. Happy B-Day! Hope your have a great time celebrating your day.

We are starting to work on details and take on submissions and entries for the Columbus stop on our Just Inspired Art Event.

It is our hope to have the show travel to most of the cities in Ohio and be a show that embraces the different cities’ skate/art scene. I’ve been discussing details with some event planners and artists in a few cities. I think by the time the show hits its final destination it will be almost a completely different show, doubling in size. I’d like to add at least 5 artist from each city. Not limited to, but at least. I think we need that many just to represent the scene and I want them to hopefully embrace it as theirs, because if things go to plan, it will be an Ohio and Midwest skater art show. We had our Toledo show, and it went great, now its time to bridge the gap between cities, after all skateboarding already does that. Toledo’s skate scene has its hand out, will you shake it and bring this event home with us?

Big huge thanks to everyone. Just, Space237, Jakprints, Frankie’s, Culture Clash and many more for their support and help to make this event a huge success. It was amazing to see everyone and what a good time had by all.

Big thanks to all the artists and their dedicated hard work to get us stuff on-time. Without you there is no show. Brian Gibson…that video rocked. Thanks to the DJ’s for setting the tone.

The bands Dirty Party, CL1 and HiFi Handgrenades….thank you, thank you, thank you.

Space 237…you ladies rock!!! The space was great, the food was great and your tolerance to an ambitious crowd made it all worth while.

Last but not least…thank you to the Toledo skate community. It wouldn’t have been a 10 year anniversary party without you.

Overall it was alot to take in…we have photos, video and probably alot of stories we can share but give a couple days to get it all around.

Thanks again Toledo, lets keep creating and rollin’.

We now have a flickr account. We will be posting photos from the show and after party there.

 Our Flickr

We are happy to announce our new to this event sponsors Spitfire and Krooked. Certainly not a new addition to the Toledo skateboards scene’s family, but just in case you were sleeping on them they are here to support.

We have locked down the bands. On Aug. 18th after the opening at Space 237 there will be an after party at Frankies Inner City. Doors open at 8. There will be live music featuring CL1 of Toledo and the HiFi Handgrenades from Detroit. We are stoked to have these guys on the bill and hope to see you there. For more info on the bands check out there myspace pages linked below. Free over 21 or $2 under 21 with Bracelet from Space 237, or $5 at the door if you pass on the gallery event, which is crazy talk.

HiFi Handgrenades

CL1

We are looking for old or new photography of local skateboarding. Your chance to contribute to just inspired. We are making a mural for a historical visual representation of our local skate scene. If you have any photos scan them and send them to info@justinspiredohio.com.

We have finalized the majority of the details and are now in full promotion mode. Site has been updated with Exhibit and after party information. The flyer and poster are now available for download in our media section.

We would like to thank all our sponsors to date for all there help. If you are interested in volunteering, drop us an email and we will get back to you asap. Otherwise be sure to sign-up for our mailing-list at the bottom of the page to receive details on the event via email.