Poe in Comics & The Death of Edgar Allan Poe
Additional Information
Two exhibits will be on display at the historic Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, just steps from Poe's final resting place. Both are included in one ticket:
Poe in Comics (NEW in 2023!)
Immerse yourself in the chilling world of Edgar Allan Poe through the hauntingly beautiful medium of comics! Witness his tales of horror and suspense brought to life with eerie illustrations and haunting dialogue that will make your heart race and your blood run cold. Discover rare and collectible editions of Poe's work, as well as new interpretations from talented contemporary artists who have put their own unique spin on his classic tales.
This exhibit will explore over a century of comic art & illustration featuring the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe. You'll be amazed at the range and creativity of the comics on display as the dark and mysterious side of Poe's genius is brought to life. The exhibit includes both live guide and interactive audio/mobile app.
The Poe Death Exhibit
An interactive art installation at the historic Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, where Poe's body and casket will lie in state in a re-enactment of the dark and somber day Poe was laid to rest. Tour the various conspiracies that plague Poe's legacy and learn how the very clothes he wore offer clues to his mysterious death. Pay your respects at a special candle-light vigil for the master of horror and mystery.
NOTE: Death and funeral imagery (including body in an open casket), may not be suitable for young children. Viewer discretion advised. This exhibit takes place at location away from Festival Grounds; limited street parking and garage parking is available. This is a ticketed event; timed entry guarantees admission.
Exhibits presented by Poe Baltimore in cooperation with Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, The Poe Museum (Richmond), The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore, Corben Studios Inc.--The Estate of Richard Corben, Artway Alliance, Frightreads, John Edward Martin, Gareth Hinds, , Manga Classics, Comic Arthouse, Jay Fife, Trevor Von Eden, Thomas Brown Woodwright, LLC, Michael Davis, Jason Strutz Illustration, and The Baltimore Camera Club.
This event is made possible by a grant from Wells Fargo, with kind assistance from the B&O Railroad Museum, Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, Carroll Museums, and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Tour admission: $20pp/ $35 with purchase of Festival Pass (includes admission to additional programming festival weekend.)
Ticket Details
This exhibit is staged at Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, 519 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore MD.
EXHIBIT INCLUDES
- Mobile App/ Cell Audio Guide
- Historical & modern day collection of illustrated and comic art adaptations of Poe works
- Original Comic Art from the Estate of Richard Corben (Corben Studios)
- Appearances of Poe-as-character in cartoons and comic books
- Comic Art & Book Sale, Workshops
- Poe's Clothing and the mystery of Poe's Death in 1849
- Candle-light Vigil for Poe
- Scenes from Poe's *first* funeral
Presented by Artway Alliance
Mon-Fr, Oct 2-6
11AM to 3PM each day
MEET THE CURATOR
Saturday, October 7, 12:30 PM
Sunday, October 8, 3:30 PM
Streaming Art Workshops, Oct 2-6
Monday, October 2
Presented by Artway Alliance
Do new story ideas come to you and you just have to get them down in your notebook? Do you enjoy writing about new worlds and characters that you and your friends come up with? Then come put your writing skills to the test and create works of pure fiction to create worlds that are completely unrealistic.... however totally believable!
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
Attendees will create their own character based on one or all of the elements of S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in their design. Character design is the art of creating a character for use in books, comics, video games, television, movies, and other fictional media. Designers capture everything about the character , from appearance, personality to strengths and weaknesses."
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
The growth of a love of reading depends so heavily on comprehension and reading. Come read a few selected books that are supposed to amuse you, and after that, let's write a brief review. The final task is to create a few spooky bedtime stories that you may share in class and with your family by their bedside or around a campfire.
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
Tuesday, October 3
Presented by Artway Alliance
Do new story ideas come to you and you just have to get them down in your notebook? Do you enjoy writing about new worlds and characters that you and your friends come up with? Then come put your writing skills to the test and create works of pure fiction to create worlds that are completely unrealistic.... however totally believable!
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
Attendees will create their own character based on one or all of the elements of S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in their design. Character design is the art of creating a character for use in books, comics, video games, television, movies, and other fictional media. Designers capture everything about the character , from appearance, personality to strengths and weaknesses."
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
The growth of a love of reading depends so heavily on comprehension and reading. Come read a few selected books that are supposed to amuse you, and after that, let's write a brief review. The final task is to create a few spooky bedtime stories that you may share in class and with your family by their bedside or around a campfire.
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
Wednesday, October 4
Presented by Artway Alliance
From concept to completion this workshop will cover the process of collaboration and creating a fan fiction. There are many steps in making a comic book, and in this class students will learn how to focus ideas into a single concept for a story, story boarding, layout, and much more.
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
The Art of Drawing Chibi - Chibi, which means "small child," is a style formed from Japanese anime and manga that exaggerates features like head size and shape, height, and eye size. In this class students will learn to transform a character into a Chibi! We will explore different styles of Chibi as well as pinpointing key features to capture the identity and attitude of a character. Dennis Johnson instructs.
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
Despite the fact that Cosplay makes millions of people happy around the world, it may occasionally be confusing. Bring Team ArtWay your questions if you have any! We will discuss any and all questions you may have so that you may leave the event inspired and prepared to take on your projects. Even if we don't live in a world where people can fly or lift vehicles, we can all find our own superpowers and become true Cosplay Designers by learning about them.
Thursday, October 5
Presented by Artway Alliance
Do new story ideas come to you and you just have to get them down in your notebook? Do you enjoy writing about new worlds and characters that you and your friends come up with? Then come put your writing skills to the test and create works of pure fiction to create worlds that are completely unrealistic.... however totally believable!
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
Attendees will create their own character based on one or all of the elements of S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in their design. Character design is the art of creating a character for use in books, comics, video games, television, movies, and other fictional media. Designers capture everything about the character , from appearance, personality to strengths and weaknesses."
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
The growth of a love of reading depends so heavily on comprehension and reading. Come read a few selected books that are supposed to amuse you, and after that, let's write a brief review. The final task is to create a few spooky bedtime stories that you may share in class and with your family by their bedside or around a campfire.
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
Friday, October 6
Presented by Artway Alliance
Do new story ideas come to you and you just have to get them down in your notebook? Do you enjoy writing about new worlds and characters that you and your friends come up with? Then come put your writing skills to the test and create works of pure fiction to create worlds that are completely unrealistic.... however totally believable!
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
Attendees will create their own character based on one or all of the elements of S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in their design. Character design is the art of creating a character for use in books, comics, video games, television, movies, and other fictional media. Designers capture everything about the character , from appearance, personality to strengths and weaknesses."
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils
The growth of a love of reading depends so heavily on comprehension and reading. Come read a few selected books that are supposed to amuse you, and after that, let's write a brief review. The final task is to create a few spooky bedtime stories that you may share in class and with your family by their bedside or around a campfire.
Needed supplies: Sketchpad/paper and pencils