The Circus Show

As the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus prepares to dim the lights on it’s three rings forever, Loftworks Gallery honors this 146-year old tradition with The Circus Show. Photographer, Mike Wilkes, traveled with the circus in the early 1980's. He joined the team as a roustabout to experience and document the backstage circus life through photographs. What resulted was a rare, retrospective glimpse of life behind the scenes of the circus and its people. Opening Reception: Friday May 12 5pm-8pm Show Hours: Friday: 5pm-8pm Saturday: 2pm-8pm Sunday: 11am-3pm Monday through Thursday: By Appointment