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  • PhanArt Show Announced for Phish New Year’s Run

    PhanArt has announced their latest Phish-inspired art show, called Skyscraper is Grand, will be held on Jan. 2 in the Gold room at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City.

    phanart phishThe show will feature a wide variety of artists selling merchandise ranging from posters to pins to hats to sunglasses. The artists represented include The Art of Ryan Kerrigan, Isadora Bullock, Uncle John’s Outfitters and John Warner Studios. Pin makers Pin Me Down, Zenster Designs, Andrew Bryant, 10 Minute Tube Designs and Solomon Productions will be in attendance with a selection of their work, including designs specifically made for Phish’s New Year’s run and Mexico shows. First-time exhibitors include You Enjoy My Shades and His End Was the Road. They will have clothing, pins, patches and sunglasses with them.

    The Mockingbird Foundation, the non-profit organization associated with Phish.net, will sell prints from the third edition of their Phish Companion, the ultimate guide to the band and their music. Artists represented in the book include David Welker, DKNG, AJ Masthay and Justin Helton.

    Setting the tone for the show will be a playlist curated by Wyllys.

    From the press release:

    PhanArt exhibitions have been held in Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Chicago, Las Vegas and Miami since 2013 and represent a continued effort to promote and exhibit original and unique Phish inspired concert art from a wide variety of artists.

    The eclectic artists featured at this event show the broad scope of Phish related art and capture the inspiration of the band in their art. Phish’s creative fan base makes amazing art inspired by the band, their music and the locales they play.

    As with all PhanArt shows, admission to Skyscraper is Grand will be free of charge. Poster tubes will be available for purchase. Any special edition works exclusively available for purchase at the show can be previewed at PhanArt’s website.

    Skyscraper is Grand will take place from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

    NYSMusic, along with We’ve Got it Simple and The Philosophy School of Phish, is sponsoring Skyscraper is Grand.

  • Skyscraper is Grand: PhanArt Announces New Years Show in NYC

    PhanArt will host an art show for the first time in New York City penned “Skyscraper is Grand” on Saturday, January 2, 2016 from 12-7 p.m. at Hotel Penn, directly across the street from Madison Square Garden.

    skyscraper is grandProduced by Pete Mason, founder of PhanArt, owner and Publisher of NYS Music and author of PhanArt: The Art of the Fans of Phish, PhanArt exhibitions have been held in Atlantic City, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami and Philadelphia since 2013 and represent a continued effort to promote and exhibit original and unique concert art, posters, pins, apparel, stickers and much more from a wide variety of artists.

    The eclectic artists featured at this event show the broad scope of Phish related art and capture the inspiration of the band in their art. Phish’s creative fan base makes amazing art inspired by the band, their music and the locales they play. This event also gives fans the opportunity to meet a generation of artists they might otherwise know casually, form a bond with and develop a greater appreciation for the broader art scene in the Phish community.

    In keeping with the great tradition and success of past art shows, “Skyscraper is Grand” will offer free entry to all patrons and tubes available for purchase. Special edition works only available at the show can be viewed on PhanArt.net and acquired exclusively at the PhanArt show. The initial artist lineup is expected to be announced in early December.