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Today is the day!!! First half of our line-up just dropped and we are so pummmmmped! Grab a friend. Grab a ticket. Can summer 2027 get here already?! dashbash.net/

Sanctus is a sound and music design studio that loves to partner with creative people to make their great work even better. They were kind enough to lead a workshop at the Bash last year. Details for our 2027 workshops coming out later this summer. dashbash.net/dash-bash-works…

Last year we had the pleasure of partnering with MOTOMICHI, a Japanese-born, award-winning Projection Artist and Animator based in New York to host one of our Dash Bash workshops. 2027 speakers announced later this summer - tickets are on sale July 31st! dashbash.net/dash-bash-works…

The Dash Bash workshop series we introduced in 2025 was such a success that we're doing it again! Here's what you need to know about the workshop day on May 19th 2027. And remember, tickets go on sale this July 31st! Don't wait; only a limited number of spots will be available.

We're throwing a free Pop-up party next Friday, July 10th and you're invited! Where: Junction West, Downtown Raleigh When: July 10th starting at 4pm Why: We wanted to host a little get together for our creative community What else? "Building Communities" panel starts at 5pm!

We're back, baby! The Bash returns to Raleigh May 19 - 21, 2027 & it's going to be our best one yet 🎉🎉🎉 Two days of keynote speakers along w/ an optional day of Workshops & a Creative Leaders Summit!? Yes please. Tix on sale today! #thedashbash2027 dashbash.net

Wilson Brown's presentation at the 2021 Dash Bash gave us a case study into how deep Antfood goes into building some amazing sound for the visuals they score - including the opener for the Bash! #throwbackthursday #thedashbash

Once you learn how to say no and when to say no - it has so much power. TJ Kearney speaks towards hustle culture and the power of saying "no" at his 2021 Dash Bash presentation. #throwbackthursday #thedashbash

Serve yourself a little vacation, some southern food, and sunshine! dashbash.net/ #thedashbash2025

Steve Savalle has a 15min rule. Ever get client feedback that get's you worked up? Ever wait 15min and then realize maybe it's not so bad? You can't meet force with force. Great advice from Steve during his 2021 Dash Bash talk. #thedashbash #throwbackthursday

Sarah Beth Morgan gets into the creative details of her short film "between lines" at the 2021 Dash Bash. #throwbackthursday #thedashbash

No April fools jokes here - the last chance to grab a ticket and save $100 is May 1st. Don't miss out ;) dashbash.net/

High Five! And high... arm? Because we are only two months out from the Bash! dashbash.net/ #thedashbash2025

Rachel Reid explains "Tie Downs" and what that means in cel animation at the 2021 Dash Bash. #throwbackthursday #thedashbash

I'll take April showers and May flowers if it speeds things up to get us to the Bash! dashbash.net/ #thedashbash2025

Nevin McRay from Hobbes drops some tips for freelancers trying to get on a studio's radar at the 2021 Dash Bash Producer Panel. #throwbackthursday #thedashbash

A few folks reached out to ask if there was anyway we could delay the price raise for just a little longer on tickets so here is an April fools joke you'll like: last call for regular bird tickets is at the end of this month. Hope this helps, y'all ❤️ dashbash.net/

It's that fear and anxiety that comes with imposter syndrome that is the reason why there are so few female owned animation studios out there. The reality is - nobody knows what they're doing & that's okay. Great takeaway from OK Motion Club's 2021 presentation #throwbackthursday

Rounding out judges for the Demo Duel Competition is industry expert, TJ Kearney! TJ has seen it all so you'll have to really flex some motion to surprise this industry vet. Get those submissions in - it's free to enter and prizes for some! dashbash.net/demo-duel