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SUMMARY:The Zone
LOCATION:Mooneyham Art\, 305 State Street\, Alton\, IL 62002
DESCRIPTION:A FREE art show at Mooneyham Art where surrealism meets th
e supernatural just before Alton&rsquo\;s legendary Halloween Parade!\
n\nThis Halloween\, Mooneyham Art invites you to step out of the ordin
ary and slip into The Zone\, an art exhibition unfolding at 305 State 
Street in haunted downtown Alton. The Zone will coincide with the city
&rsquo\;s historic Halloween Parade. This immersive experience offers 
a surreal escape from the cold\, complete with live music\, hot cocoa\
, and mind-bending art while waiting for the parade to start.\n\nA Par
ade Over 100 Years Strong: Alton&rsquo\;s Halloween Parade is the olde
st and longest-running Halloween parade in the United States\, drawing
thousands of spectators each year. As floats roll down the street and
costumes fill the night\, Mooneyham Art opens its doors to offer warm
th\, wonder\, and a glimpse into the uncanny.\n\nLive Music by Psyched
elic Symphony: Inside The Zone\, the atmosphere will be electrified by
a live performance from Psychedelic Symphony bringing sonic surrealis
m to match the visual spectacle.\n\nFree Hot Cocoa & Warm Vibes: Guest
s are invited to step inside\, sip complimentary hot cocoa\, and explo
re a gallery transformed into another dimension.\n\nArt You Can Take H
ome Later: Purchases made during the show can be &ldquo\;red-dotted&rd
quo\; for pickup after the parade or the following day\, allowing gues
ts to enjoy the festivities hands-free.\n\nFEATURED ARTISTS:\n\nTom Bl
ood A self-taught surrealist painter influenced by Ren&eacute\; Magrit
te\, Tom paints the improbable with clarity and mystery. His storytell
ing canvases have reached audiences across four continents and earned 
accolades in galleries throughout the Midwest.\n\nTyler Clayberg: A ma
ster of black-and-white realism\, Tyler blends the light of Bob Ross w
ith the darkness of Edgar Allan Poe. His award-winning work are exhibi
ted nationwide\, including a permanent piece at the Abraham Lincoln Pr
esidential Library and Museum.\n\nCharles Mooneyham: Artist & Curator 
Nationally recognized for his surrealist-pop creations and community-d
riven exhibitions\, Charles curates Mooneyham Art as both a gallery an
d a creative incubator. His work challenges perspectives and his event
s elevate artists while fostering dialogue and social impact. As for c
uration\, Charles is supported by Co-Curator\, Stephen Scordias\, who 
brings 30 years of award-winning experience as an artist and 20 years 
of administrative experience at a university level.\n\n RESIDENT ARTIS
TS:\n\nMooneyham Art proudly showcases a diverse roster of resident ar
tists whose stories and styles span genres\, mediums\, and life journe
ys:\n\nNatalie Welborn\, Rhonda Willman\, Marty McKay\, Craig Downs\, 
Jon Ross-Mooneyham\, Claudia Ruth\, Jay Thompson\, Christine Lampe\, D
avid Bailey\, Derek &ldquo\;DEEK&rdquo\; Diedricksen\, Jen Fisher\, Ja
mie Geragosian\, Joe Bova Conti\, Candice Fulton\, Mindy Nickel\, Jill
Haack\, GlamTrash Zodiac...and more\n\nThese artists represent a vibr
ant mix of emerging and established talent\, each contributing to the 
gallery&rsquo\;s ever-evolving collection and community spirit.\n\nMoo
neyham Art LLC is more than a gallery&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s a portal to b
old artistic journeys\, a sanctuary for surreal storytelling\, and a c
ornerstone of Alton&rsquo\;s creative renaissance. For more event deta
ils please visit the official event Facebook invite at https://www.fac
ebook.com/share/1DG9ce2bz8/\n\nEvent details: https://www.riverbender.
com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=50884
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=50884
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