For seven days only during the 86th Sturgis Rally, you can experience one-of-a-kind custom motorcycles and artwork at the Buffalo Chip’s 2026 Motorcycles As Art™ Exhibition.
Curated by a lineup of celebrated builders, artists and show promoters, this year’s exhibit brings together some of the motorcycle industry’s most respected names for an experience you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Originally curated by renowned moto photographer Michael Lichter, the exhibition returns for its 18th year at the Buffalo Chip Event Center.
The exhibit kicks off Saturday, Aug. 8, with David Mann Chopperfest Sturgis. From there, you can explore custom motorcycles and artwork every day from 3-11 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 14.
Whether you’re a lifelong motorcycle fanatic, an art lover or just looking to discover something unexpected during rally week, admission is completely free to the public.
2026 FEATURED CURATORS
Each Curator will Showcase a Collection of Bikes or Artwork
In Alphabetical Order
As you make your way through the 2026 Motorcycles as Art Exhibition, you’ll step into collections built by those who are shaping custom motorcycle culture from every angle.
Every collection offers a different perspective on what custom motorcycles can be, from heritage-inspired craftsmanship to boundary-pushing modern design.
The experience goes beyond motorcycles alone.
You’ll explore rare works of art in MANN MADE – a David Mann archive exhibit alongside six hand-picked custom choppers curated by Cary Brobeck of Choppers Magazine.
You’ll experience a timeless-meets-modern style motorcycle collection from internationally recognized builder, and fourth year Motorcycles as Art curator, Kevin Dunworth of Dunworth Machines.
You’ll check out “The Best of the Black Hills Six” hand-selected customs from the Black Hills Motorcycle Show curated by Jason Mook of Deadwood Custom Cycles.
You’ll stroll through six customs Randall Noldge chose with the same passion for showcasing exceptional machines that made Cycle Showcase a respected name in the custom bike world.
Rounding out the experience, Ted Smith shares a collection of motorcycles and 50 years of motorcycle art tied to the legendary Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Shows, giving you a chance to experience pieces of custom bike history that helped shape the culture still celebrated today.
You’ll also discover never-before-seen artwork curated by Chad Turner, featuring multiple artists and mediums that channel the rebellious spirit and raw creativity of motorcycle culture.
From rare artwork and historic collections to custom motorcycles you may never get the chance to see again, the 2026 Motorcycles as Art Exhibition invites you to experience the creativity, craftsmanship and culture that continue to drive the custom motorcycle world forward.
David Mann Chopperfest Sturgis
The 2026 Motorcycles As Art Exhibit kicks off with the first-ever David Mann Chopperfest Sturgis, featuring Cary Brobeck of Choppers Magazine.
Founded to honor the legend David Mann, whose artwork helped define biker culture for decades, Chopperfest is one of the most respected custom motorcycle shows in the U.S. with events in Ventura, Kansas City and now Sturgis. This show is less about mainstream bikes and more about hand-built, artistic, old-school choppers. The inaugural David Mann Chopperfest Sturgis will follow the Schools Out Chopper Show and kick off Motorcycles As Art featuring “MANN MADE” a David Mann Archive Exhibit.
