Yes, they were putt putt putting on the ritz down at First Friday, on a  course that's so surpassed the windmills of yore it's hardly even the same sport. The newest sporty addition to the largest monthly street festival in Las Vegas is Obstacle Art (in Commerce Street Studios) located at 1551 S. Commerce and brought to you by Todd VonBastiaans/Alios and Whirlygig Inc.  

Twelve  local artists have made their way down that great fairway of inspiration to bring to the golfing and art-loving public an entire course of art commenting on golf. Or is it golf commenting on art? There was a 9 hole course at the location listed below, the additional holes were displayed in various locations throughout the city and rotated into the course so each time you played it was different. See gallery page for some of these imaginative creations.

Either way, it's shots of fun like you've never experienced. Plus, it's arty, sporty and supportive of  Las Vegas based artists and Whirlygig Inc., the non-profit that produces First Friday. Think art and golf are strange bedfellows? According to Funkhouser, "I think it's harder to succeed as an artist than it is as a golfer."  Golf has set rules, there are none in art.  

Location: Commerce Street Studios

1551 S. Commerce St  of project

This temporary art project planned to be 3 months, due to popularity lasted over 6 months.

Both Whirlygig and Todd VonBastiaans the sponsor for Obstacle Art sincerely thank the artists that participated and the patrons that supported this project. It was a wonderful experience for us and we hope for you as well.