Ma'Cile's Museum of Miscellanea in Gordo, AL presented an exhibit of Southern (mostly!) cryptozoology in August 2013. I chose the exhibit theme, researched, gathered and/or created materials, and hung the exhibit. I also planned the entire event, from advertising to treats and activities. It was well-received (as a matter of fact, Bigfoot decided to stay!).
Bigfoot likes the Museum so much he now resides there permanently. Here he is enjoying the Christmas celebration...
Each cryptid was represented by an enlarged page from "Field Guide to Alabama Cryptids", a book I designed, wrote, printed, and bound. A wire-bound copy of the book is available in the gift shop at the Museum.
The Bigfoot section of the exhibit also included a map of Bigfoot sightings in Alabama, a listing of the sightings, details about sightings in Pickens County (that's where Gordo is...), Alabama Native American legends relating to "The Hairy Man", size charts, and a discussion of proof of existence.
The following brochure was handed out to all visitors. Near each cryptid was a container with 1-in round stickers related to that cryptid for visitors to collect and add to their "Field Observation Guide."
The outside of the visitor brochure.
The inside of the visitor brochure.
Three of the 1-in stickers for the visitor brochure. These images were also available as pins and magnets in the gift shop.
All exhibits at the Museum include a free treats and a related art activity. For the cryptozoology exhibit, visitors enjoyed monster do-nuts and made ink-splotch monsters to take home with them.
