The Macabre

Artists:

• Salem Slater
• Sophia Rapata
• Dennis Maloney
• Katherine Cundiff

Exhibition Title: The Macabre
Exhibition Dates: September 4 – October 31, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, 2026 | 5–7 PM

The Macabre is a group exhibition presented at The Rising Phoenix Gallery that embraces the darker edges of imagination. Timed with the turning of the season, the exhibition invites viewers to explore beauty, tension, and curiosity through works that lean into the eerie, the unsettling, and the hauntingly atmospheric.

Featuring artwork by Salem Slater, Sophia Rapata, Dennis Maloney, and Katherine Cundiff, the exhibition examines themes of mortality, mystery, folklore, psychological unease, and the poetic unknown. Across a range of styles and approaches, the artists transform traditionally dark subject matter into compelling visual narratives that are as thought-provoking as they are visually striking.

Rather than focusing solely on fear, The Macabre celebrates the allure of the shadowed and strange—those spaces where imagination deepens, emotions intensify, and storytelling thrives. The exhibition offers an engaging cultural experience for visitors drawn to alternative art, seasonal exhibitions, and thoughtful explorations of the human condition.

Opening Reception Details

The public is warmly invited to attend the Opening & Artist Reception for The Macabre on Friday, September 4, from 5–7 PM. This free, all-ages evening marks the debut of the exhibition and offers guests the opportunity to experience the work firsthand, meet participating artists, and enjoy an evening of conversation, art, and community.

The reception also serves as a welcoming kickoff to the gallery’s fall season and a compelling cultural destination for visitors exploring Michigan City during the autumn months.