Regardless of personal belief system, artists are asked to imagine the Seven Deadly Sins, contemplating the role they play in their own life and portray the supposed result: death, decay, and hell.

317 Art Collaborative is hosting the opening reception of The Wages of Sin on Friday, January 26, 2024 as a multi-faceted, interactive exhibition which invites patrons to play, overindulge, and explore the transience of life, the futility of pleasure, and the certainty of death.  In the main studio, we will host a “too much fun fair” themed around the seven deadly sins.   

Visitors will have the opportunity to give in to temptation at “sin booths” such as a PG-13 peep show, game of blackjack, cake bar, and more before heading upstairs to the gallery.  On view in the gallery will be a group exhibition featuring works in multiple mediums. 

WHAT: Opening Reception at 317 Art Collaborative

WHERE: 317 Market Street, Rockford, Illinois

WHEN: Friday, January 26th, 2024 5-10 PM

Admission is free.

Artists include: 

Angie Cornelius

Arin Whitmore

Brad Cahill

Bryan Douglas

Chris Geebus

Hannah Sleger

Joseph Krutza

Karl Jahnke

Kate Mayo

Laura Gomel

Mae Delgado

Mic Steede

Nick Cashmere

Nikki Hollander

Scott Hartman

The Annealing One

Tyler Lynn Pulliam

Zack Shereck

Ziana Olson

Curated by: Rhiannon Yandell