Rat City Rollergirls Present: ARTsplosion

An Art Gala to Benefit Seattle’s Premiere All-Female Roller Derby League

The Rat City Rollergirls will kick off ARTsplosion, a three-day showcase of unique, hand-selected art from well-established and up-and-coming local artists, with an opening gala that will feature live music and appearances from Rat City fan favorites. Attendees will have the opportunity to take their favorite pieces home by participating in a silent auction.

The opening gala will take place from 6 to 10 pm on Thursday, Nov. 13 at The Rat’s Nest located at 19022 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133. Admission is free, and fans of all ages are welcome to come mingle and meet inspiring artists, as well as the Rat City family, in casual attire. The art will be displayed at The Rat’s Nest for the community to enjoy from Nov. 13 until Nov. 15.

Due to the harsh economic climate and waning ticket sales, the Rat City Rollergirls have recently reached out to the community to raise funds to ensure The Rat’s Nest continues to be a practice space for several roller derby leagues in the area, including the Seattle Derby Brats, Puget Sound Outcast Derby and the Jet City Rollergirls. 

Rat City has implemented several long-term strategies for financial success, but additional, short-term efforts have been necessary to keep the league afloat and save The Rat’s Nest. The ARTsplosion event will celebrate local artists while benefiting the Rat City Rollergirls.

 "My concerns are that the lights will be turned off at our practice house," said Kayla Gaska, AKA "Missile America.” “I don’t know what I would do without it.”

About Rat City Rollergirls

The Rat City Rollergirls (RCRG) is Seattle’s premiere all-female, flat-track roller derby league. RCRG is composed of about 80 active skaters and many more retired skaters who are still involved. The skaters are divided among four home teams, the All Stars and Rat Lab. 

Mission Statement: As Seattle’s premier, member-owned roller derby league, it is our mission to maintain a competitive athletic program, promote the sport of roller derby, provide quality sports entertainment for our fans, and make a positive impact in our community. To learn more visit http://ratcityrollergirls.com/ or http://www.gofundme.com/SaveRatCity.