This original blotter art design was created by artist Lizzy Layne to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead and their Fare Thee Well shows in 2015. This blotter art ships starting Saturday, June 27 and can also be purchased at the PhanArt table at In All Good Company.
The Philosophy School of Phish is collaborating with PhanArt to offer a unique opportunity for students to actively engage with their philosopical investigations while learning about the Phish community. As part of their coursework, students will conduct interviews with PhanArt artists and write essays incorporating the artists’ interviews with themes from reading assignments and course discussions.
The Philosophy School of Phish is committed to cultivating public resources for Phish fans who want to explore theories of art and music in the context of their favorite band. To this end, the blog posts will be made available online this summer.
An exciting lineup of artists have signed up to participate. Stayed tuned for details!
Philosophy School of Phish is the nickname for a special section of PHL 360: Philosophy and the Arts at Oregon State University. Using the band as a case study, the course focuses on themes about the nature and significance of art and music. This year’s class begins June 22 and runs for eight weeks. It is a distance education course offered online through Oregon State University Ecampus and enrollment is not limited to Oregon State students. Phish fans from all over the country could participate in the course.
PhanArt Presents has announced the final lineup of artists for “In All Good Company”, the largest ever exhibition of Grateful Dead art and artists celebrating 50 years of Grateful Dead inspired art and featuring an extensive range of artists who draw inspiration from the music of the Grateful Dead. 
The art exhibition will be held July 3, 4 and 5 from 12pm–6pm daily at the historic Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, located near Grant Park. This one of a kind art show, created and produced by Pete Mason, will be held during the final performances of the ‘core four’ of the Grateful Dead during ‘Fare Thee Well’ at Soldier Field.
The lineup of confirmed artists who will have art on display throughout the weekend include those who have been a part of the Grateful Dead art scene since the band’s beginnings as well as poster and pin artists who have risen to prominence in recent decades.
Poster artists include John Warner, Phil Kutno, Richard Biffle, TRiPP, Good Thoughts Printing, Jeff Troldahl, Not Fade Away Artworks, Jim Pollock, Michael Boyer, Mark Serlo, The Art of Ryan Kerrigan, all of whom will have a variety of prints available from across the portfolio of the Grateful Dead’s history.
Pin makers on hand at “In All Good Company” include Kingpin Designs, Dr. Wookles, Pin Me Down, Andrew Bryant, Pinsanity Designs Zenster and Dave Bangert, each of which will feature their ever-popular pin series and designs, as well as other items made specifically for the Fare Thee Well shows.
Clothing makers Uncle John’s Outfitters, Erin Cadigan, Get Shit Done, Heady Teddy’s Outfitters, Grateful Girls Scarves, Eden’s Rose Foundation, Lot Life, S.A.W. Creations, Vintage Dead and The Shakedown Shop will have a variety of clothing styles and hats and accessories, perfect for fans of all ages.
Photography exhibits by Dead Images from Robbi Cohn and Scott Harris Photo highlight and connect eras of the Grateful Dead with prints for sale.
Tye-Dye artist Courtenay Pollock, who crafted the tye-dye backdrops used by the Grateful Dead during their career will have the original articles on sale. Rhoney Stanley will be on hand to meet fans and sell copies of her book “Owsley and Me: My LSD Family.”
Exhibitors with a variety of art include Mountain Family Glass, Sunshine Daydream Hippie Shop, Morning Dew Tye-Dyes, Easy Wind Family Creations, Amigos and Us, and Art by Acorn.
PhanArt is thrilled to be partnering with Summer Camp Music Festival to host a MAKE A DIFFERENCE Drive in support of a local Non-Profit Organization as well as The Mockingbird Foundation! Those that join us in supporting these organizations during each of our three days in Chicago will be entered into a daily raffle, with drawings for prizes including a printed canvas by ReverbSoul and other incredible art, Summer Camp 2016 tickets, and more TBA! Additionally, Sunshine Daydream Hippie Shop will give everyone that helps us MAKE A DIFFERENCE through the weekend an entry in their LIVE Raffle on Sunday, July 5 for a ticket to that night’s final ‘Fare Thee Well’ Grateful Dead show at Soldier Field. Be sure to RSVP to the Facebook event to get updates on how to participate.
Musical performances during the weekend feature Chicago bands Jack Straw and Under the Willow, as well as a daily playlist curated by Blank Space Media. Jack Straw brings forth a richly diverse array of music, mixing together songs by the likes of Phish, the Grateful Dead, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers, Old and in the Way, as well as original songs. Under the Willow blend socially conscious lyrics with intricate compositions to evoke a unique brand of songwriting that borrows from bluegrass and folk music. A Playlist Presented by Blank Space Arts will set the tone for each day while complimenting each day’s musical performance, providing an audio component to accompany the visual aspects of the art show.
In keeping with the great tradition and success of past art shows, In All Good Company 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.
“In All Good Company” is sponsored by John Warner Studios, NYS Music, Summer Camp Music Festival, The Body Sound Chair, Scents and Subtle Sounds, Cash or Trade and Band Shirt Archive.
Isadora Bullock created this commissioned linocut print for Holly Bowling’s PledgeMusic campaign for Distillation of a Dream. 
Using photos from the inside of Holly’s piano, the strings, the tuning pegs, the treble and bass bridges where the strings cross, Isadora worked these into the geometry of the print as well as echoes of cymatic diagrams of sound waves in the print. Isadora’s print is also the inspiration for the album art for the vinyl and CDs for Distillation of a Dream
This 3 layer linocut print is a limited edition of 100 with a hand inked fade on the first layer. The print measures 15″ x 21″. Order one exclusively through Holly’s Pledge Music campaign.
During Summer Tour 2013, a phan who was trying to get the band to play the song “Driver” in honor of his brother Ryan who had recently passed made an effort by handing out these cards at shows. Word eventually got to the band, who happily complied on 8/3/13.
Josean Rivera has designed a watercolor drawing of the cards that were used in this effort. The original watercolor has been sent to his family, who will receive a portion of all sales of this print. An additional portion of sales will be donated to The Mockingbird Foundation
This art is printed on cardstock and measures 6″x8″ in a limited edition of 50, with each print signed by the artist. You can buy them via Etsy.
Still feel that Thrill too?!? Then check out this 100% Original Pin adapted by Trent Bowden from a painting by Joshua Letourneau.
Dive into that deep black. Let your eyes follow the detailed contour of the wing. See the light move over the iridescent bird. And finally stare down those demon red jewels in the eyes . Your heart pauses, the moment comes. THEY ATTACK!!!
A Limited Edition of 100, each one stamped and branded with the YEMP joint logo, this 1.5″ Pin is to too sweet to pass up at only $15 shipped! Order yours HERE!
Lego Dead is awesome! Lego Dead is cool when you get the whole band! Lego Dead is Awesome!!
You are probably already familiar with GratePhulCreations Lego Phish – now check out their newest – Lego Grateful Dead. See all your favorites, Jerry, Phil, Bob, Pig/Keith/Brent/Vince (depending on who you see ;).
These are custom-made Legos that GratePhulCreations purchased from around the globe and assembled to represent our favorite jambands. Order yours today because these will go fast. In fact order a few extras – because you know these Lego Dead will make a sweet trade!
Available now for only $16.99 forJerry and $47.99 for the whole Band! Click HERE and Order yours on GrateFulCreations Etsy
And if you think the Dead Legos are cool order your set of Phish Legos for Only $39.99 for the whole band!
‘Beautiful Squalor’, a two person art show featuring Max Kauffman and Jesse Reno will be held on June 13 at Parlor Gallery, 717 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jersey.
‘Beautiful Squalor’ is a collection of new work continuing Kauffman’s exploration of the human condition. These new paintings continue his reflections on the duality of existence, further splintering conscious and unconscious mark making with pieces leaning towards gesture and abstraction coupled with other pieces rendered exactly on a folk drawing manner.
Both of these extremes show the limits of control and surrender, the struggle we partake in day after day, since the dawn of civilization. We strive for sanctuary from the chaos we create, even as we grow further dependent on it.
To see a preview of new work contact Parlor Gallery – info@parlor-gallery.com
Artist Steve Rogers is doing a free print giveaway for one of his 2009 and 2011 Phish posters. Among the posters are Fest 8 2009, Syracuse 2009, Albany 2009, Miami NYE 2009 and MSG NYE 2011, All you have to do is subscribe to Steve’s email list and winners will be selected on June 8th at 12pm EST.
For Summer Tour 2015, Dance your cares away with a Phraggle shirt! Printed on Gildan Stone Blue shirts, these shirts are available for pre-order now in both men’s and women’s styles. Pick one up now, or look for them in Atlanta, Tuscaloosa, Nashville, at the PhanArt show in Philadelphia on August 12 at World Cafe Live, Raleigh, Merriweather and Dicks!
Order Men’s and Women’s shirts in the PhanArt Store.
