World-class, museum-quality motorcycle and art exhibit returns to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® for 16th annual show
Sturgis, SD: The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s renowned Motorcycles As Art Exhibit is going big for 2024 with a full roster of celebrated motorcycle builders and artists taking part in the 16th annual show. Carrying on Michael Lichter’s tradition, who established and curated the exhibit for 14 years at the Chip, this one-time exhibition will be held at the newly updated Sturgis Buffalo Chip Event Center for six days only during the 84th annual Sturgis Rally. Rally-goers may explore the Motorcycles As Art Gallery Saturday, Aug. 3 through Thursday, Aug. 8 from 3 p.m. to midnight. More information and passes are available at MotorcyclesAsArt.com.
Riding on the successes of its first year with the new show format in 2023, Motorcycles As Art continues in its new direction. Renowned custom builder Kevin Dunworth will curate this year’s motorcycles and Maiden Moto’s Savannah Rose will curate accompanying artwork in a variety of mediums. The enhanced version of Motorcycles As Art will look deeper into the culture of motorcycling, presenting opportunities for a wider array of builders and artists to unveil and display their work in the updated Buffalo Chip Event Center.
“Not many places can you see a museum-quality art exhibit a hundred or so yards from a massive concert, but you can at the Chip,” says Sturgis Buffalo Chip CEO Rod Woodruff. “This year’s lineup of esteemed builders and artists will make this a Motorcycles As Art exhibit to remember, and the one to beat for years to come.
Featured Builders
Bryan Fuller
Fuller Moto – Atlanta, GA
@fullermoto
Mike Rabideau
Majik Mike Designs – Las Vegas, NV
@majikmikedesigns
Roy Martin
Roy’s Toys – Denver, CO
@roystoyscustoms
Brian Buttera
Buttera’s Metal Werx – Lakeland, FL
@butteras_metal_werx
Oliver Jones
The Cutrate – Long Beach, CA
@thecutrate
Featured Artists
Michael Lichter
Photography
@michaellichterphotography
Savannah Rose
Paint
@themouseandthemoto
Douglas Werner
Illustration
@muchomoto
Alicja Polachek
Paint
@alicjaplz
Bryan Helm
Photography
@bryanhelm
Emily Dury
Metalwork
@emilydury
Guinevere Simpson
Leatherwork
@blackstitchlabel
Dana
Metalwork
@metalwoodgarage
Brent Matkin
Paint
@pinstripeinstaller
Shana Guy
Paint
@13thstcustoms
All attendees at the Buffalo Chip are invited to explore this eclectic collection of custom motorcycles and motorcycle art on display and for sale in the gallery. Motorcycles As Art will continue to be the home of the private Buffalo Chip’s Industry Party, slated for Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 at 4pm.
In addition to world-class entertainment and exhibits, Buffalo Chip guests can experience thrilling events, powerful freedom celebrations, worthwhile charity rides and events, top-tier bike shows, heart-pounding stunts, Women’s Day events, white-knuckle racing events and more during the 2024 event. The festival runs Aug. 2-11, 2024. For a full list of Sturgis Buffalo Chip events, see BuffaloChip.com/EVENTS. The Buffalo Chip is home to the Sturgis Rally Information Center™ and is the official sponsor Sturgis.com’s free Official Sturgis Rally Registration Program.
