Behind the Curtain

The lifestyle of the touring music scene appears glamorous on the surface, but what does life look like behind the scenes for musicians and those who travel with them? Behind the Curtain addresses the unseen side of the music industry that exists outside of the audience’s view.

The exhibition is not limited to portraits of artists onstage, but focuses instead on backstage and green room moments, and the less glamorous side of touring such as the tour bus, roadies, load-ins, and sound check. The goal is to highlight the blood, sweat, and tears that make up the music industry and build empathy for the artists and their hard work.

Curator: Sharee Allen, Adjunct Professor of Photography