DRAFT: “Visceral Alchemy”
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Carbondale Arts presents “Visceral Alchemy” a group invitational exhibition curated by Sarah Overbeck and Matt Hays at the Carbondale Arts Gallery, on display May 29 - July 3, 2026.
The opening reception will take place Friday, May 29, from 5-7pm at The Launchpad, with an artist talk at 5:30pm. See the artists in action Saturday, May 30, from 11am-6pm with live tattooing out of The Launchpad. See artist information below if you’d like to get a tattoo.
“Visceral Alchemy” refers to a profound, and intuitive transformation of self. What greater transformation than creating or receiving artwork that lasts a lifetime? Tattooers are incredible artists– they are constantly creating, often taking requests for someone else's dream or idea and turning it into an original piece of art. With roots as a misfit's subculture, tattoos are now mainstream. Many tattooers are formally educated and continue to create outside of their occupation. Does their profession inform their personal artwork, or vice versa? Could one exist without the other? This curated, invitational, group exhibition explores that relationship and looks at the fine art side of the tattooing industry.
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Artist Name Tattoo Shop, Location
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This artist will have pre-drawn, one-off designs available (coming soon). First come, first-served.
Artist Name Tattoo Shop, Location
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This artist is accepting custom design requests (max of 2).
Artist Name Tattoo Shop, Location
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Matt Hays, Mammoth American + Glenwood Springs
*Co-curator
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Matt will be working on a custom design. No booking available.
Sarah Overbeck, Curator
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