DAMNED

10/31/2023

As night descends upon yet another Devil's Night, we warmly embrace all of you, in fond remembrance of DAMNED nights gone by, filled with darkness, wonder, and enlightenment.

10/01/2021

Greetings DAMNED artists, fans, family and friends,

For the past few months, we have remained silent in regards to our 2nd attempt at celebrating our 13th anniversary event. Due to unfortunate circumstances beyond our wishes or control, we will not be hosting the DAMNED Exhibition in 2021. It is our hope that we can bring forth our grand exhibition of enlightened dark art and performance in October 2022.

Until we meet again, please stay safe and well.

DAMNED

Artist: Gustave Doré

11/13/2020

Today, FRIDAY THE 13TH, is the final day of the DAMNED FUNDRAISER to benefit Burners without Borders Detroit! 13% of the profits of from our new DAMNED Store will help BWBD with their continuing care of our friends living on the cold Detroit streets (read more about the amazing things they do at their link below).

Prefer to donate instead? We also accept CashApp, PayPal, Square & Venmo! Visit the DAMNED Store for links.

DAMNED Store: thatdamnedshow.com/store
BWBD Info: thatdamnedshow.com/bwbd

Thank you all for your support throughout the years and until we all meet again, please stay safe and well...and we hope you enjoy the DAMNED merch!

10/30/2020

Devil's Night is finally upon us and we are DAMNED proud to announce the following new additions to the DAMNED website:

DAMNED SHOWCASE - The DAMNED Showcase is a intimate look into some of the DAMNED performers and artists that have graced our floors and walls throughout the years. We have invited them to share their favored images and some reflection upon their art, the exhibition and experiences intertwined. (Note: This is a continuing project and new additions will be added as they are submitted)

· thatdamnedshow.com/showcase

DAMNED ARCHIVES - The DAMNED Archives is an listing of every and all artists and performers, local and international, featured at the DAMNED Exhibition from year one in 2008.

· thatdamnedshow.com/archives

DAMNED STORE - At the DAMNED Store, you will find masks, tshirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, stickers and more featuring our unique DAMNED ambigram logo designed by DAMNED artist Eric Millikin. This logo will read the same whether deeply reflecting upon your DAMNED life in the mirror or taking your DAMNED mirror selfies. The purchase of these items help us to offset storage rentals, hosting fees and other operational costs that greatly accumulate between events, even more so since the 2020 event has been unfortunately cancelled.

· thatdamnedshow.com/store

DAMNED FUNDRAISER - Until November 13th 2020, 13% of the profits from the DAMNED Store will benefit Burners Without Borders Detroit to help with their continuing care of our friends living on the cold Detroit streets. You can read more about the amazing things they do at the link below.

· thatdamnedshow.com/bwbd

We at DAMNED are missing you all this year and hope you and yours remain safe and well until we can meet once again.

Where to find your DAMNED masks, tshirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, stickers & more!

10/27/2020

We are counting down the nights until Devil's Night October 30th when we premier the DAMNED Showcase featuring various past performers and artists sharing their past imagery and thoughts on DAMNED throughout the years. We will also premier the DAMNED Archives that will list every performer and artist that have graced our floors and walls since 2008.

Until then, we are pleased to announce the debut of the DAMNED Store, where you will find DAMNED masks, tshirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, stickers and more! Each item features our unique DAMNED ambigram logo designed by DAMNED artist Eric Millikin, which reads the same whether deeply reflecting upon your DAMNED life in the mirror or taking your DAMNED mirror selfies.

thatdamnedshow.com/store

DAMNED FUNDRAISER - Until November 13th 2020, 13% of the profits will benefit Burners without Borders Detroit to help with their continuing care of our friends living on the cold Detroit streets (read more about the amazing things they do at their link above). The rest of the funds will help us to offset storage rentals, hosting fees and other operational costs that greatly accumulate between events, even more so since the 2020 event has been unfortunately cancelled.

Prefer to donate instead? We also accept CashApp, PayPal, Square & Venmo! See the DAMNED Store for links.

Thank you all for your support throughout the years and until we all meet again, please stay safe and well...and we hope you enjoy the DAMNED merch!

10/12/2020

UPDATE 10/12: The 2020 DAMNED Artist Showcase

Last week, we sent an email to all past artist 2008-2019 that included a link to enter your statements and artwork for the 2020 DAMNED Showcase.

If you did not see this email, please check your spam/junk folders before contacting us at the link below or sending us a PM.

http://www.thatdamnedshow.com/contact/

DAMNED

08/22/2020

UPDATE: The 2020 DAMNED Artist Showcase

We just sent an email to all past artist from 2008 to 2019 in regards to the upcoming 2020 DAMNED Artist Showcase. If you did not receive this email, your email address may not be in our updated maillist. Contact us at the link below with your current email address to be added:

http://www.thatdamnedshow.com/contact/

We also shared this email in the DAMNED Artists group, but future update will be email only.

DAMNED

06/13/2020

Greetings artists, fans, family and friends,

For the past few months, we weighed heavily within our thoughts as we watched the world unexpectantly change before us all. We had planned to make an announcement on the 1st of June in regards to our 2020 event. Then a tragedy came, laid upon numerous tragedies before it, and it became important to give room for other voices that were necessary to be heard. Briefly for the record on our stance, we strongly stand in unity with Black Lives Matter.

Through the various uncertainties of the pandemic, thoughts towards the health and safety of our patrons, performers and crew became paramount. This brought the dire necessity to redesign and restructure our plans for our 13th anniversary event. With those uncertainties of the coming months, we simply do not feel comfortable in producing a social event that could jeopardize the health and safety of you all.

Instead, we will be creating a virtual tribute to the numerous artist and performers who have graced our walls and stage throughout our past years. This will consist of individual showcases with words from each artist and performer on their most favored creative pieces, accompanied by any available media we can find. A recollection of all who made DAMNED truly unique since year one that will remain online for DAMNED years to come.

We will be reaching out to all artists and performers during the summer with further details. In the meantime, we truly hope you all stay safe and well.

DAMNED

06/02/2020

04/13/2020

Within the reflections of our mutual isolation on this 13th of April, may you all find comfort in the times of jubilation to come.

Until then, take care of yourselves, take care of your families and we will see you all soon.

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13th annual DAMNED Exhibition of Enlightened Darkness
October 29/30/31 2020 - Tangent Gallery - Detroit

www.thatdamnedshow.com
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03/13/2020

Within these profound moments on this 13th of March, we send to you our thoughts of great strength to persevere.

The darkest of times is eventually followed by the light and we will all bask once again when it shines upon us all.

Until then, take care of yourselves, take care of your families and we will see you all soon.

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DAMNED Exhibition of Enlightened Darkness
www.thatdamnedshow.com
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01/13/2020

The 13th annual DAMNED international call for dark/introspective/surreal/outsider art is now open. The deadline is September 13th 2020 and it is free to submit. 🔥

http://www.thatdamnedshow.com/call

12/13/2019

To triskaidekaphiles everywhere on this cold yet special day, we look forward to celebrating our 13th fiery year with you.

13th annual DAMNED Exhibition of Enlightened Darkness
October 29/30/31 2020 - Tangent Gallery - Detroit

www.thatdamnedshow.com
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11/13/2019

Upon this 13th hour of this 13th day, we proudly announce the date of our 13th annual DAMNED Exhibition...October 29th, 30th and 31st 2020.

We look forward to your DAMNED attendance.

www.thatdamnedshow.com
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11/02/2019

10/31/2019

To you amazing DAMNED patrons and online fans who purchased raffle tickets for the Atelier Gothique fundraiser, THANK YOU!

With your generosity, we raised $1,162 for Burners without Borders Detroit! This will greatly help to purchase much needed basic-need supplies (canned goods, water, toiletries, underclothing, gloves, blankets, etc) to create hundreds of survival backpacks for those on our cold streets and not in the crowded homeless shelters. This is real-life grassroots community “giving” by volunteers in the true spirit of the word with no corporate management profiteering and your generosity makes this happen!

And 2019 marks the 11th year of this wonderful fundraiser, which has generated $10,947 since 2009 to help our friends in dire need in the winter. You are all truly making a difference in Detroit!

Still want to help while having fun and making new friends? Attend the upcoming BWBD backpacking party on Sunday December 1st:

BWB Detroit Annual Backpacking & Community Dinner
https://www.facebook.com/events/2047859481982958/

Thank you again and remember: Be the change you wish to see in Detroit!

P.S. Much heartfelt DAMNED gratitudes goes to Dekilah and the DAMNED Devil Girls (Kiya, Lynn, Rachel & Stacey) for their hard work in selling 247 raffle tickets during the event to make this a reality. Without you all, this can never happen each DAMNED year.

P.P.S. And tremendous gratitude goes to Atelier Gothique for their generous donation of their fine alternative jewelry to the raffle each year! Please check out their work at: ateliergothique.com/