Blog
2021-present
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Cover story of the Southwest Connector
Nobody ImportantMark Rivard is not your typical educator. He never went to college. He was not that good a student in high school. And he calls himself "uneducated." But he has...
Cover story of the Southwest Connector
Mark Rivard is not your typical educator. He never went to college. He was not that good a student in high school. And he calls himself "uneducated." But he has...
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Rivard was featured in the Southwest Connector ...
Nobody ImportantEvery artist has an interesting origin story. But nothing compares with how Mark Rivard got started. Rivard began illustrating skateboards with Sharpie markers in the early 2000s. That led to an international...
Rivard was featured in the Southwest Connector ...
Every artist has an interesting origin story. But nothing compares with how Mark Rivard got started. Rivard began illustrating skateboards with Sharpie markers in the early 2000s. That led to an international...
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Local newspaper in Clearwater, Minnesota covers...
Nobody ImportantHow do you get teens and preteens interested in art? Help them create their own unique piece of pop culture! This is what artist Mark Rivard does with his Skateboard...
Local newspaper in Clearwater, Minnesota covers...
How do you get teens and preteens interested in art? Help them create their own unique piece of pop culture! This is what artist Mark Rivard does with his Skateboard...
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Bold Journey Magazine feature, October 2023
Nobody ImportantWe were lucky to catch up with Mark Rivard recently and have shared our conversation below. Mark, thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom...
Bold Journey Magazine feature, October 2023
We were lucky to catch up with Mark Rivard recently and have shared our conversation below. Mark, thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom...
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Anoka Hennepin Community Education feature, Jan...
Nobody ImportantProfessional artist Mark Rivard is inspiring students one skateboard at a time. Rivard has taken his talents to the classroom — leading Anoka-Hennepin Community Education classes and speaking at schools....
Anoka Hennepin Community Education feature, Jan...
Professional artist Mark Rivard is inspiring students one skateboard at a time. Rivard has taken his talents to the classroom — leading Anoka-Hennepin Community Education classes and speaking at schools....
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Canvas Rebel Magazine Feature
Nobody ImportantWe recently connected with Mark Rivard and have shared our conversation below. Mark, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us...
Canvas Rebel Magazine Feature
We recently connected with Mark Rivard and have shared our conversation below. Mark, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us...
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Featured in Voyage Magazine’s “Rising Stars”, J...
Nobody ImportantToday we’d like to introduce you to Mark Rivard. Mark, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?I was raised...
Featured in Voyage Magazine’s “Rising Stars”, J...
Today we’d like to introduce you to Mark Rivard. Mark, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?I was raised...
2017-2020
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In the height of the COVID 19 Pandemic, Rivard ...
Nobody ImportantMINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Twin Cities artist has started a unique program since the stay-at-home order began. He's calling it the Postal Express Project. Mark Rivard may be best known for...
In the height of the COVID 19 Pandemic, Rivard ...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Twin Cities artist has started a unique program since the stay-at-home order began. He's calling it the Postal Express Project. Mark Rivard may be best known for...
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Coeur d’Alene Press, March 2020
Nobody ImportantSorensen explores skateboard art; entrepreneurial skills instilled COEUR d’ALENE — Even though she doesn't like to eat avocados, Nell Hutchins has had a pretty awesome time designing one on her...
Coeur d’Alene Press, March 2020
Sorensen explores skateboard art; entrepreneurial skills instilled COEUR d’ALENE — Even though she doesn't like to eat avocados, Nell Hutchins has had a pretty awesome time designing one on her...
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Perpich Arts High School News, 2019
Nobody ImportantPerpich welcomed artist Mark Rivard to Common Experience this week. Rivard is a professional fine artist, writer, educator, and entrepreneur. Working out of Minneapolis, Rivard runs the highly regarded arts educational platform Do...
Perpich Arts High School News, 2019
Perpich welcomed artist Mark Rivard to Common Experience this week. Rivard is a professional fine artist, writer, educator, and entrepreneur. Working out of Minneapolis, Rivard runs the highly regarded arts educational platform Do...
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Stage Culinary PBS “Rewire” feature, 2019:
Nobody ImportantLaurel Elm, general manager of Saint Dinette, and Mark Rivard, visual artist and educator, co-founded STAGE, a unique experiential culinary arts program to allow "students to see realistic paths to...
Stage Culinary PBS “Rewire” feature, 2019:
Laurel Elm, general manager of Saint Dinette, and Mark Rivard, visual artist and educator, co-founded STAGE, a unique experiential culinary arts program to allow "students to see realistic paths to...
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MPLSArt.com Feature, 2017
Nobody ImportantLocal artist and educator Mark Rivard has made a career of bringing art to children all over the world, one blank skateboard at a time. Mark Rivard is one of...
MPLSArt.com Feature, 2017
Local artist and educator Mark Rivard has made a career of bringing art to children all over the world, one blank skateboard at a time. Mark Rivard is one of...
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United States Air Force feature, 2017
Nobody ImportantJOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- A unique program that allows Air Force youths to express themselves through art is visiting 10 installations this summer. “Inspiration in Motion,” sponsored...
United States Air Force feature, 2017
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- A unique program that allows Air Force youths to express themselves through art is visiting 10 installations this summer. “Inspiration in Motion,” sponsored...
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PBS, MN Original, 2017
Nobody ImportantSkateboard artist Mark Rivard has garnered attention for his work in an unusual medium which he now uses to inspire youth through his own educational initiative...
PBS, MN Original, 2017
Skateboard artist Mark Rivard has garnered attention for his work in an unusual medium which he now uses to inspire youth through his own educational initiative...
2011-2016
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Featured in School Arts Magazine via The Virgin...
Nobody ImportantEach year, one of my first projects is a line design project that I found on “Skateboard Deck Graphics,” by Conni Murray. When I researched professional skateboard artists on Google...
Featured in School Arts Magazine via The Virgin...
Each year, one of my first projects is a line design project that I found on “Skateboard Deck Graphics,” by Conni Murray. When I researched professional skateboard artists on Google...
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Fuel TV, 2011. Featured on The Daily Habit
Nobody ImportantSkateboard star of the 2011 Start with Sharpie ad campaign crashes FuelTV to give away one of his famous Sharpie Skateboard designs. Check it out and Start something of your...
Fuel TV, 2011. Featured on The Daily Habit
Skateboard star of the 2011 Start with Sharpie ad campaign crashes FuelTV to give away one of his famous Sharpie Skateboard designs. Check it out and Start something of your...
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Film Matters piece, “What do you do?” Feature, ...
Nobody ImportantFilm Matters worked with Rivard Art to capture the essence of an artist. Mark Rivard is a renowned skateboard artist who is supported by "Sharpie Markers". Directed and filmed: Colt...
Film Matters piece, “What do you do?” Feature, ...
Film Matters worked with Rivard Art to capture the essence of an artist. Mark Rivard is a renowned skateboard artist who is supported by "Sharpie Markers". Directed and filmed: Colt...
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The Sharpie Doc, 2011
Nobody ImportantSkateboard artists Mark Rivard carries Sharpie Minis and his inspiration with him. He uses the Mini to create each one-of-a-kind design, right there on the board. \What are you gonna...
The Sharpie Doc, 2011
Skateboard artists Mark Rivard carries Sharpie Minis and his inspiration with him. He uses the Mini to create each one-of-a-kind design, right there on the board. \What are you gonna...
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Guest Fox 9 Morning Show, 2011.
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2007-2010
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Star Tribune Feature, 2010
Nobody ImportantMark Rivard recently opened Rivard Art Gallery at 2205 NE. California St., Minneapolis. His first works of art were sketches of skylines on skateboards. Mark Rivard, 29, a Minneapolis...
Star Tribune Feature, 2010
Mark Rivard recently opened Rivard Art Gallery at 2205 NE. California St., Minneapolis. His first works of art were sketches of skylines on skateboards. Mark Rivard, 29, a Minneapolis...
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Resorts Sports Network, “Rooted” episode, 2008
Nobody ImportantI was interviewed on RSN's "Rooted" television show for their designer episode.
Resorts Sports Network, “Rooted” episode, 2008
I was interviewed on RSN's "Rooted" television show for their designer episode.
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Rivard's first press ever, Summit Daily News pi...
Nobody ImportantSUMMIT COUNTY – The skateboards Breckenridge resident Mark Rivard works on are not for riding. His ink on deck pieces are fine art.Rivard began drawing on his skateboards after he...
Rivard's first press ever, Summit Daily News pi...
SUMMIT COUNTY – The skateboards Breckenridge resident Mark Rivard works on are not for riding. His ink on deck pieces are fine art.Rivard began drawing on his skateboards after he...
