About this Event
View mapThe 2024 Dark Art and Oddities Con!
Join us for a weekend celebrating all things dark, spooky, and strange at the Dark Art and Oddities Con, held on November 16th and 17th at Northern Illinois University’s Altgeld Hall in Dekalb, Illinois. Whether you're a fan of horror, paranormal mysteries, or the macabre arts, this event is designed for those who love the eerie and unusual.
What to Expect:
Mystical Happenings:
John Borowski, award-winning filmmaker, known for his chilling documentaries on infamous serial killers like H.H. Holmes, Albert Fish and John Wayne Gacy, will be a guest and doing a lecture on Serial Killer Culture.
Colin Gorman, actor and writer, hosting the Whispers in the Dark Literature Reading Series, featuring readings of horror classics like Frankenstein and The Tell-Tale Heart, by some of the areas most outstanding actors.
Horror Films:
Watch spine-chilling indie horror films like "The Beast of Gévaudan", "Bay for Blood", and "Lumberjack". Don’t miss the special screening with filmmaker Q&A of “Christmas Revenge” from Cheevies Film Productions and "The Greenies" from Breaking Fate Entertainment!
Vendors and Artists:
Explore a variety of unique and creepy creations from talented vendors like Bethany Madison Designs, Rotting Cherry Jewelry, Eckmayer Pottery, Adorably Kowai, and many more. Whether you're looking for horror art, gothic jewelry, or eerie oddities, you’ll find something to satisfy your dark side.
Interactive Workshops:
Participate in workshops like the Aura Photography Workshop with Jenny Davis, where you'll explore the mysteries of aura colors and chakras.
Live Entertainment:
Experience a live organ performance by Jay Warren, accompanying a screening of the silent horror classic Nosferatu, set in the majestic gothic atmosphere of Altgeld Hall.
Sponsored by the Weird Darkness Podcast:
The Weird Darkness Podcast, hosted by Darren Marlar, will be sponsoring this year's event, adding even more paranormal and true crime intrigue. Dive into the podcast's dark tales and mysteries as you explore the con! www.WeirdDarkness.com
Tickets, Vendor Space and Information:
Purchase tickets and view full event details on our website:
www.darkartandodditiescon.com
Don't miss this chance to celebrate the strange and unusual with fellow fans of the dark arts!
Breaking Fate Entertainment is excited to bring this extraordinary event to Dekalb! Spread the word, bring your fellow enthusiasts of the strange and unusual, and let's make this a weekend to remember!