Creating positive change with Art & Skateboarding

Skate, Create & Connect with SOA Paris

SOA Paris is a nonprofit organization using Art & Skateboarding to uplift the wellbeing of our international community.

We empower underrepresented groups through mentorship, access to resources & strong community support. Through creative events, workshops & programs, SOA Paris celebrates skate culture while promoting self-care & mindfulness.

Did you know? Our team is mainly composed of women, non binary & neurodivergent individuals. Yes! We’re building a space where everyone feels seen, supported & inspired.

Good vibes & real changes!

In 2024, SOA Paris brought together over 1,500 people through 13 events & 2 programs across different 6 cities.

We worked with 45 amazing artists & creative skaters, supported by 35 passionate volunteers. Note that our community is made up of 65% BIPOC & 70% women & queer individuals, & it keeps growing, with 80 new memberships last year.

We also teamed up with 15 local businesses, 15 grassroots groups & 8 skate-related companies & international NGOs. With €875 in seed grants distributed & €15,600 in funding received, we’re proud to keep creating inclusive spaces where Art, Skateboarding & Wellbeing come together.

Want to be part of the community?

Fill out the form below to become a member of SOA Paris, receive our monthly newsletter (La Petite Dépêche) & all the information about our upcoming events!SOA Paris is a nonprofit organization using Art & Skateboarding to uplift the wellbeing of our international community.

We empower underrepresented groups through mentorship, access to resources & strong community support. Through creative events, workshops & programs, SOA Paris celebrates skate culture while promoting self-care & mindfulness.

Did you know? Our team is mainly composed of women, non binary & neurodivergent individuals. Yes! We’re building a space where everyone feels seen, supported & inspired.

Skateboarding Lifestyle Podcast

The Grip Skateboarding Podcast is SOA Paris’ lifestyle skateboarding podcast where culture, identity & creativity ride side by side. It gives the mic to skaters you don’t always hear from - especially women, queer folks, artists skaters & community builders reshaping the scene on their own terms.

We talk about first drops & self-doubt, healing & hype, art & activism. All through the voices of those living it.

Attention: still in progress!

We’re currently in the testing phase. Still experimenting with formats, voices & flow. This is literally a DIY journey in motion made in collaboration with Sundries Productions & Pizza Raval Bar. You can already find some episodes on YouTube & Spotify.

Got a story to share, want to collaborate or help develop this project? Email us: hello@soaparis.org

2025, what's next?

SKATE FOR BALANCE PROGRAM: NAIROBI & BARCELONA

Duration? June to September 2025

For? Women & queer individuals aged 20–40

What is it? Skate for Balance is a community wellbeing program designed to support women & queer individuals through physical activity, creativity, & collective reflection.

Over four months, participants will explore: nutrition basics, intro to physical training & art therapy practices.

Structure? June & July: 2 in-person sessions every 2 weeks (5 hours each). August: group-based research to co-design your own wellbeing program. September: closing event with participant presentations (optional).

How to apply? Send an email to hello@soaparis.org with: a short description of yourself, what you hope to gain from joining Skate for Balance & confirmation that you’ll be available throughout the full program

WOMEN & QUEER SKATE SESSIONS – MARSEILLE

Dates? June & August 2025

Location? Marseille, France

For? Women & queer individuals

How to participate? Just show up – with your signed NDA!

For more details, contact projects@soaparis.org

AEQUANIMITAS EXHIBITION: A SKATER PUBLIC DIARY

Date? September 21, 2025

Location? Barcelona, Spain

For? Everyone with good energy

What is it? A multidisciplinary art exhibition by skaters, built around the Public Diary of artist & SOA Paris founder Jessy N. Marine. Photography, video, installation & raw, heartfelt storytelling.

Want to take part? We’re accepting photo submissions from skate photographers until July 14th.

Send your work to: hello@soaparis.org