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Captured on (Instant) Film
At the Instant Film Society’s annual PolaCon, they take — and shake — actual Polaroid pictures to preserve the art of fast film.
The Colorful Story Behind The Pink Retreat
A love for the rich, vivid colors of Lilly Pulitzer clothing inspired one fan to create an in-person event for her fellow enthusiasts. They now meet annually in Palm Beach, Florida.
American Quilt Study Group: History in the Making
Quilt enthusiasts and scholars gathered for the American Quilt Study Group Seminar in San Diego, where the history of quilts in California was uncovered.
Community, Connection Draw Artists Together for ICON Event
Picture this: a conference that brings together professional illustrators, art directors, designers, educators, and editors to explore the business side of artistic life.
Animazement Conference: Much More Than Cosplay
The annual fan event celebrates — and educates attendees about — Japanese culture through the visual arts of anime, manga, and more.
Hawaii Canoe Festival Making Cultural Waves
Through its Waʻa Kiakahi Canoe Festival, the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association is teaching many about the ancient cultural practices, celestial navigation, and ‘who the Hawaiian people are.’
Coaster Con — An Event With a Twist
When it comes to interactive conferences, few do them better than the American Coaster Enthusiasts, who get their thrills on amusement park rides during member events.
World Championship of Magic Conjures Thousands of Attendees
The International Federation of Magic Societies event, taking place every three years, offers attendees masterclass education, workshops, lectures, and a competition involving various forms of stage and close-up magic.
A Sweet Meet for the American Association of Candy Technologists
The American Association of Candy Technologists’ Technical Seminar 2021 featured tricks of the trade and an Iron Chef-inspired candy-making competition.
Equestrian Equity at Eventing Association Annual Meeting
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) returned to an in-person annual convention in 2021 for the first time since the start of the pandemic, and diversity, equity, and inclusion was on the agenda.
National Bike Summit: Pedaling for a Sustainable Future
The League of American Bicyclists’ virtual 2021 event drew the most attendees ever, and the organization plans to challenge participants at next year’s hybrid event — which they hope will be even larger — to think about how to link bicycling with climate change.
Uncovering the Hidden World of Fantastic Fungi
This virtual mycelium meeting is expected to draw mycophiles of all kinds to explore topics like health and wellness, authentic indigenous use of mushrooms, fungi food demos, and environment solutions.