The inaugural "Create and Skate" exhibition will combine sculpture with a skating demonstration by some of New Zealand's top riders.
A series of ramps and objects designed by former professional skateboarder Levi Hawken will be unveiled in a warehouse space at 56 Parry St today.
"It's inspired by things we'd like to have in Dunedin. It includes ramps and objects like picnic tables," Mr Hawken (35) said this week.
"They're architectural curiosities we've built; things that mimic the street, but have been altered slightly.
"All the obstacles can be moved around, so the kids can create their own skate playground afterwards. Some of the obstacles are way high and scary, but we've built small ramps to get up to them."
Mr Hawken is a former Auckland-based professional skater who now lives in Dunedin.
"As far as transportation is concerned, Dunedin is probably the most skater-friendly city in New Zealand. It promotes environmentally friendly transport," he said.
Organiser Seth Gorrie said a component of "Create and Skate" was public interaction with the works.
"It's a blank space, like a gallery. The door will roll up at 4pm and reveal the objects and then there will be a skate jam from 5pm, when people will be encouraged to create what they want out of what we have created."
The event also includes sets from hip-hop DJs MC Beau Jefferies and DJ Fracture.
Entry is free.
