Phantasmagoria: noun (,)fan-,taz-mə-’gȯr-ē-ə

1. an exhibition of optical effects and illusions
2. a) a constantly shifting complex succession of things seen or imagined
   b) a scene that constantly changes
3. a bizarre or fantastic combination, collection, or assemblage

Phantasmagoria is an exhibition of new works by young adults featuring video, sound, and installation work, in addition to more traditional art forms that explore dreams, surreal images and other bizarre creations of the mind. The show aims to submerse the human psyche into the world of dreams, transporting him/her to this dreamy space both mentally and physically. Phantasmagoria will awe, confuse, frighten, and disturb viewers leaving them overwhelmed with a sense of wonder and curiosity for the dream world.

The Young Curators will also announce a schedule of public programs to further explore the themes of Phantasmagoria. Offerings will include movie screenings, performances, and a lecture series with participants ranging from dream interpreters to experts on Surrealism.

Artists and Works

Yuki Shimano, Compact City • Connor Halsey, The Shape of Water • Rachel Youn, Shifting Man • Cynthia Bauer, Victoria Rex • Allison Merrell, Christmas Lights • Auerill Nolte, Left Alone • Emily Romero, The Eye of the Beholder • Niko Doezema, Incubo and La Casita • Divya Sundaram, A Descent into the Maelstrom • Ezri Horne, Untitled • Matthew Rohr, Melodic Luminosity • Catherine Wright, Caliginous • Noel Prandoni, Untitled • Zoe Murphy, The Intangible • Lydia Abernathy, Albedo • Rachel Gallegos, Drone • Sarah Voter, Untitled • Oakley Robertson, Rift • Annie Sanchez, Tension • Brandon Catbaggin, The Decay of Time • Mike Laposada, Stevie Shukman, and James Broyles, Nightmare

Young Curators

Georgie Schneider • Lydia Abernathy • Sedona Walker-Morrissey • Liana Woodward • Addison Nace • Emma Wolinsky