Wednesday 04/17/2024 by phishnet

PHISH STUDIES CONFERENCE UNVEILS 2024 AGENDA, SPHERE PHANART EVENT

[This post is courtesy of Dr. Stephanie Jenkins. -Ed.]

The agenda for the 2024 Phish Studies Conference (May 17-19), hosted by Oregon State University and The Mockingbird Foundation, is now available! The complete schedule of panels, performances, exhibits, and vendors is available at phishstudies.net.

Registration is open to the public -- fans and scholars alike.

© 2024 AZN Media (Used With Permission)
© 2024 AZN Media (Used With Permission)

The conference will feature more than 50 scholars, representing diverse disciplinary approaches, pushing the boundaries of Phish research. This year’s program will include presentations on health, philosophy, law, activism, business, statistics, spirituality, and much more. There’s something for everyone!

Benjy Eisen, NYT bestselling author, artist manager, and co-host of the Osiris Media Undermine podcast, will deliver the 2024 keynote speech: “Gamehendge State of the Union Address.”

© 2019 Derek Finholt (Used With Permission)
© 2019 Derek Finholt (Used With Permission)

The conference will feature an art exhibit, pop-up museum, exhibition fair, and three nights of live music. “On the Wind and Underwater” examines the concept of waves through the perspectives of six artists selected through a competitive process. “Our Intent Is All For Your Delight” is an extensive exploration of the Phish festival experience curated by Alex Grosby, the Phishsonian. The exhibition fair, sponsored by PhanArt, will showcase businesses and artists from the Phish community. (Conference organizers are still accepting applications for vendors.)

© 2011 PHISH (Brantley Gutierrez photo)
© 2011 PHISH (Brantley Gutierrez photo)

Throughout the weekend, Bombs Away Cafe in Corvallis will feature outstanding Oregon live bands: The Walkaways (5/17), Left on Wilson (5/18), and Special Purpose (5/19). There will be a special benefit concert Saturday for The Mockingbird Foundation. Music begins nightly at 8 pm.

© 2024 Phish Studies Conference (Used With Permission)
© 2024 Phish Studies Conference (Used With Permission)

Conference organizers will be available at PhanArt’s Sphere show at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, April 20, 12-5pm. Look for the Phish Studies table.

Questions? Email [email protected].

© 2024 Ryan Kerrigan
© 2024 Ryan Kerrigan

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, comment by kevinAreHollo
kevinAreHollo So stoked to present! Big thanks to all the organizers for their energy and effort to make this happen.
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