Art by Beth Schindler

Carpet Church

This ain’t a beautiful cathedral or stained-glass stations of the cross or even those c*nty little vestments priests be wearing at your grandma’s funeral. (Shout out to Father Felix!) Collaborators Elissa Ussery and Beth Schindler recreate the traditionally straight space of a church – an American, particle-board-filled church – as a continuation of their interactive art-environment series. “Acknowledging the prevalent trauma and shame associated with conventional religious and spiritual settings, especially for queer individuals,” they relate on Instagram, “Carpet Church offers a platform to rediscover and empower oneself through play.” Expect: dunking booth baptisms, Sunday school, bake sales, reconciliation, live music, a full bar, and plenty of delicious Lynny’s. – James Scott
Past date: Sat., May 25
705 Gunter
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