Sideshow Art Collection - Special Guest Johnny Meah

Historic Sideshow Art Collection

HOWL Gallery/Tattoo Presents the Third Largest Collection of American Sideshow Artifacts.

December Special Guest: Sideshow Banner Painter and Retired Sword Swallower Johnny Meah

December 7th, 2013
and
January 4th, 2014

HOWL Gallery/Tattoo will feature a special 2 month exhibit of a private collection of American sideshow artifacts. The collection includes orginal promotional photos, original sideshow banners and signs, and objects such as a shoe of the world's tallest man and a shoe world's smallest woman.

The two month show will also feature side attractions including 75 year old sideshow banner artist Johnny Meah in December. Johnny, aka Czar of the Bizarre, is known for creating some of the most dynamic and memorable sideshow banners off all time. Johnny is also a retired sword swallower, former tattoo artist, author, and has done consulting work for books and television, including HBO's Carnivale series. Meet Johnny in person December 7th.

More info on Johnny Meah: www.czarofbizarre.com

In January HOWL will rotate the exhibit with several new pieces from the collection and show a new sideshow themed art exhibit featuring local and national talent. Artists are encouraged to submit there sideshow themed pieces via email to the gallery. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Light refreshments provided.

Opening Reception December 7th, 2013
and January 4th, 2014 from 8-10pm

RSVP on facebook:
 https://www.facebook.com/events/548984215178387/

HIGH-RES IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Johnny Meah Banners



Artwork by Johnny Meah