Broken Spoke “Legends Gallery”

Jay Allen is proud to announce the addition of a fine art gallery to the Broken Spoke, Sturgis County Line, located on route 79 in Sturgis South Dakota. The Broken Spoke Saloon has been a long-time supporter of the artistic community within the motorcycling world and Jay has created a space in the upper portion of the main bar to display the work of some of the industries leading artists.

In 2009 the work of David Uhl, John Guillemette, Jeff Cochran and Colleen Swartz will be on display along with bikes from Billy Lane, Ron Finch, Samantha Morgan and the BSS Worlds Fastest Indian and two more to be announced in this exciting new space.

David Uhl, has been called “The Norman Rockwell of Harley-Davidson artists.” And his work is much sought after by many collectors. A rider, oil painting artist and an accomplished commercial illustrator, David will bring originals from his collection which focuses on imagery from the turn of the century. You can view more of David’s work at his web site, www.uhlstudios.com.

John Guillemette is an oil on canvas artist from Revere, Massachusetts. His original oil paintings are vibrantly colored and meticulous in their detail and many of them feature classic as well as custom motorcycle themes..

John’s artwork has been featured in many national publications such as Hot Bike, Thunderroads, The Motorcycle post, Easyriders and V-twin magazines. In addition, John’s original works of Arlen Ness and Jessie James from his “Masters and Machines” portrait series are on display in the Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio. You can view and purchase John’s original oil paintings and limited edition prints at The Broken Spoke Gallery as well as his website at www.bikesoncanvas.com.

Jeff Cochran is the founder of SuckerPunch Sallys, one of the most successful Old-School production bike manufacturers in the US. In addition to building and riding custom bikes, Jeff spent a decade studying alternative lighting techniques in photography. When Jeff started SPS he did all of his own photography and advertising. This led to many publications requesting art. Jeff has become a noted photographic artist in his own right and now shoots for several magazines throughout the United States and Europe. You can view more of his work at www.speedkingphoto.com.

Colleen Swartz’s work can be found in many national and international publications. Starting back in 2003, Colleen traveled the rally circuit offering souvenir photo shoots and building relationships. Now, more than 6 years later, Colleen has turned these relationships into the passion of her life, shooting bikes for publication and individual use, working with beautiful women and using her photojournalistic talents to document the history that unfolds every day. Her work can be viewed at www.digitalmagicbigshots.com.

The Legends Gallery opening will be on Sunday, August 2^nd at 6-9 PM following the conclusion of the Michael Lichter Ride with Sugarbear at the Sturgis County Line. You are welcome to join the curator, Jay Allen along with the legendary artists, bike builders and iconic industry guests for a hors d’œuvres reception. The Gallery will be open throughout the Sturgis Rally from Noon until Midnight.

Be a part of motorcycle history at the Broken Spoke Saloon.

If you have questions, please contact Colleen Swartz at Colleen@digitalmagicbigshots.com or at 414-380-9005.