Bloom After Dark Vol 5: July Heat
Join us for a vibrant July evening celebrating art, skate culture, music, and community at Bloom After Dark. Experience our Artist Residency Showcase, featuring works by emerging and established artists, alongside a high-energy Skate Competition presented by Goat Ramp. This special gathering honors Jacksun Benavidez, celebrating his creative vision and contributions to the arts community. As the night unfolds, enjoy captivating performances by flame and fire dancers, live beats from DJ Angelica Rose, and refreshing specialty sips by Mori Matcha.
Jacksun Benavidez is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of inner harmony, self-awareness, and human connection. Drawing inspiration from spiritual, cultural, and environmental influences, he creates vibrant works that evoke a sense of wonder, reflection, and interconnectedness. His art serves as a visual meditation, inviting viewers to reconnect with themselves, one another, and the world around them.
At the heart of Benavidez’s practice is the belief that every individual possesses an innate creative spark. Guided by the philosophy, “I create to remember,” he uses art as a means of preserving meaning, memory, and shared human experience. Through his work, he creates spaces for contemplation and connection, encouraging audiences to engage more deeply with the beauty and unity that exist within everyday life.
Featuring:
Artist Residency Showcase of Jacksun Benavidez
Skate Competition with Goat Ramp
Flame & Fire Dancers from Lizuli Dragon
Beats by DJ Angelica Rose
Sips and Bites by Mori Matcha
Selects by SteamyLit
Schedule:
4–5 PM — Beginner skate lessons with Jenny
All night — Live mural by Jacksun
5 PM — Community skateboard deck painting with Ashley
6 PM — Sunset Skateboard Jam with Goat Ramp + cash prizes
7:30 PM — Lizuli Dragon
8 PM — Dance party under the mural
Skateboard competition prizes:
$50 Best Trick
$50 Best Style
$50 Most Creative Line
$250 Crowd Favorite
Art. Skate. Fire. Music. Community.
Join us after dark for an unforgettable summer celebration.