Throughout October, The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative is presenting The Parlor of Horrors. Including a packed calendar of festive events, Parlor of Horrors will transform The Bridge’s Belmont gallery into a dungeon of classic cinema horror this October. The Parlor of Horrors is local artist and collector Matthew Gatto’s tribute to the golden age of Hollywood horror films and other cinema monster classics. This exhibit is a carefully curated collection of hand-crafted monster masks, life-size terrors, vintage movie posters & other ephemera focused on the all-familiar Universal Studios creatures (with some of the modern classics as well). This month-long monstrous mini-museum will include horror film screenings, spooky live music, and an absolutely frightful Halloween Party. The exhibition will open Friday, October 6 at 5pm at the Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative, 209 Monticello Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902.

PARLOR OF HORRORS EVENTS
10/6/17 – Parlor of Horrors Opening Reception
10/13/17 – Music Performance by Bat Fangs
10/14/17 – “Nosferatu” film screening with Live Score by Matt Marshall 10/21/17 – Party of Horrors! at The Bridge
10/31/17 – Trick or Treat at The Parlor of Horrors

Visit thebridgepai.org/parlor-of-horrors/ for more details on all events.

About the Artist: Matthew Gatto, a self-taught sculptor & mask-maker has added to his collection a number of original works inspired and influenced by the horror genre and the great mask-makers of the past and present. Through his own artistic process, Matthew highlights the skill and artistry present in the production of classic horror films, especially their titular characters. The Parlor of Horrors at the Bridge combines the work of an artist with the collection of a true fan and the result is an immersive experience evocative of the gothic world of a horror film set brought to life.

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ABOUT THE BRIDGE PAI: The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative is a cultural hub for Charlottesville offering an inclusive space for creative thinking and artistic pursuits while providing resources and methodology for meaningful arts engagement throughout the community . Our mission is to bridge diverse communities through the arts. More information can be found at our website – thebridgepai.org or by following us on Facebook.