A new art group is calling for spooky submissions for its first show on All Hallows’ Eve.

Untitled Art Collective is calling for submissions for its first art show, The Skihaus of Horrors, on Thursday and Friday at the Skihaus, a Carbondale home that doubles as a do-it-yourself music location.

The show plans to feature six bands, including Cramps, The Cure and Operation Ivy cover bands, a film screening, a poetry reading and a table distributing zines, which are small, typically illustrated, story-telling booklets.

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Marty Hagler, a founder of the collective and an alumna, said her and a few friends created the group earlier this month.

“We wanted to have a place for non-students to meet and actually show their art because we felt like there wasn’t really a place for that,” she said.

She said after graduating in December, the incentive to display her work decreased.

“With school you’re kind of like pushed to do all this stuff and encouraged to display your art,” she said. “But once you’re not pressured, it’s like what kind of sources do you have?”

Hagler said she appreciates restaurants such as Cristaudo’s and Longbranch Coffeehouse displaying local art, but she would enjoy if other places did the same.

“You don’t want to have to only rely on food joints to display art,” she said. “So one of our ultimate goals would be to get our own space together.”

Hagler said the group decided to host their first show at Skihaus because its residents were already planning a music event for Halloween.

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Evan Nueman, a current tenant at Skihaus, said the house has had many residents, and those who move out usually ask friends to be new tenants.

“It’s really about finding the right people that are motivated to keep up the tradition,” he said.

Marcus Lappin, another tenant, said he has been involved in Carbondale’s music scene for four years.

“A lot of people left town the last couple years that were involved in putting on shows,” he said. “I moved in here with Evan to keep it going for another year because I have been involved in the scene for a while.”

Lappin said Skihaus has been a show house since 2007 or earlier.

Hagler said all artists will need their own supplies to hang up their works, and the group is not responsible for art that is damaged during the show.

She said there is no set theme for the show, but Halloween inspired submissions are encouraged.

Hagler said all artists, including students, are welcome to submit work for the show. To submit artwork, Hagler or other founders of the group can be contacted through the “Untitled Art Collective” Facebook page.

Marissa Novel can be reached at [email protected], on Twitter @marissanovelDE or at 536-3311 ext. 268.