Halloween Forever: New Artwork by Judah Cannarella
November 1 – December 25, 2025
Special Halloween Preview: October 29-31
Reception: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:15-8:15 PM
ATHICA @ Ciné Gallery
234 W Hancock Ave.
Athens, GA 30601
For hours, see: www.athenscine.com
ATHICA@Ciné Gallery presents Halloween Forever, an exhibition featuring new artwork by Judah Cannarella, a 24-year-old artist with autism living in Athens, Georgia. He is an illustrator, writer, aspiring actor, and singer whose creativity is fueled by his love of movies, theater, and performance. Judah’s artistic journey began after watching Star Wars at age eight—a moment that sparked his imagination and changed his life. By ten, he was drawing every day, first Disney characters and later full movie scenes. Today, Judah creates vibrant posters and calendars inspired by the films and pop culture he loves most. His artwork reflects his joyful spirit, dedication, and deep appreciation for storytelling. As Judah says, “Art is just a part of my life.”
Art is just a part of my life.
— Judah Cannarella, 2025
This is Cannarella’s first solo exhibition with ATHICA. He was selected by the ATHICA Exhibitions Committee to be featured in the Solo Duo Trio series, which provides opportunities for individual artists to exhibit their work at ATHICA and its partner location, ATHICA@Ciné.
About the Artist
Halloween Forever is a series of 31 poster-style illustrations by Judah Cannarella, celebrating his favorite Halloween movies—one for each day of October. The series progresses from lighthearted classics to darker horror, showcasing Judah’s detailed, energetic, and infectious style. Each piece reflects his love of film and storytelling, inviting viewers to experience the fun, thrills, and imagination of Halloween through his joyful artistic vision.
About the Curator
Kristen Bach, a local artist and educator in Athens, GA, values inclusivity in sharing art. While volunteering at Love.Craft, she met Judah Cannarella, sparking a collaboration that became this exhibition.
About Love.Craft
The mission of Love.Craft is to educate to integrate adults with developmental disabilities by facilitating meaningful, productive, and integrated opportunities.
Press Release: https://mailchi.mp/athica/cannarella
Halloween Forever: New Artwork by Judah Cannarella is sponsored in part by The James E. and Betty J. Huffer Foundation, The Georgia Council for the Arts, and The National Endowment for the Arts.