Oct 24

Wunderkammer: A Taxidermy Showcase and Competition

Justin Fornal, Divya Anantharaman, Kate Clark, Georgia Silveria Seamans, George Dante

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Wunderkammer ・Thursday, Oct. 24・7:00pm Doors・8:00pm Show

In the 1800s, taxidermy was displayed at world expos to engage the public in wonder and curiosity. Wunderkammer carries this tradition forward, but with a focus on modern values of inclusivity, sustainability, and imagination. Check out out feature in the Brooklyn Paper!

Join us as the nation's most innovative taxidermy artists fill you with awe and wonder as they showcase their most creative creatures in a showcase that awards the beautiful and bizarre. A cabinet of curiosities come to life!

Celebrate the art and science of taxidermy with your hosts for the night Justin Fornal, the Science Channel star and Explorer’s Club culinary ambassador notorious for his wild game dinners, and Divya Anantharaman, NYC’s premiere taxidermist, world traveling educator, and star of the award winning documentary "Rearranging Skin". We have an all star judging panel, including Kate Clark, Georgia Silveria Seamans, and George Dante!

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ARTISTS-Interested in showing your work? CLICK HERE for our rules and submission!

Guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion!

All ticketed guests receive a gift at the door, sponsored by Bazaar Baltimore

PRE-SALE ticket holders are entered in a raffle to win taxidermy mounts, taxidermy classes, and a prize bundle from Morbid Anatomy, and much more!

In addition to taxidermy, the evening's festivities will include-

Drinks by Liquid Death! And other curious cocktails

Exclusive antiques for sale by Taxidermy Auction!

Ritual Sideshow Performance by The No Ring Circus!

Beautiful and Bizarre performances by God Complex and Tiresias !

Taxidermy resources for those inspired to learn taxidermy on their own!

This event is mixed seating and standing. The Bell House NYC is wheelchair accessible. If you require additional accommodations, please contact us at nyc.wunderkammer@gmail.com.

Photos by Timothy Caraballo

Wunderkammer Logo design by Erika Harada

Bar Opens: 5:30pm

7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show

$20 ADV / $25 DOS

Ages 21+

*This event is General Admission standing and seating. Seating is first come first served and not guaranteed. Arrive early for best seat selection

**You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to enter The Bell House, no exceptions (A photo of a license is not admissible)