Dear friend and total inspiration Audacia Ray is curating a solo show of my new work on February 8th. Deets and artspeak below

Arena Studios presents…

Demimonde: The Art of Molly Crabapple

curated by Audacia Ray

on

Friday, February 8th, from 7-10 pm

Work hangs from February 8 to April 4

@

Arena Studios

407 Broome St, Suite 7A

In the 19th century, the term "Demimonde" referred to the world of the theatre, of bohemia and of high-end sex-work: where style was traded for money and class transgression was possible- though often at great personal cost. As the American safety net falls apart, we're once again turning to the Demimonde for consolation.

Molly Crabapple's "Demimonde" explores this half-world of sex, ambition and artifice. It also marks the debut of her new series o flarge scale works.

Held at the sumptuous Arena Studios, with free champagne and free Dr. Sketchy's burlesque drawing in the back room. Bring your sketchpads.

If you have energy after the show, put on your corset and goggles and come to the first day of the Dances of Vice, the glorious steampunk festival opening at the Pussycat Lounge. I'm very involved in this festival- sponsoring it, designing cover art, and showing prints with them on the 9th. So come party with me.