PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS DUE: Thursday, August 1, 2019 (at 11:59PM)
EVENT LOCATION: Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529
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EVENT WEBSITE:
https://banjogathering.weebly.com/2019-banjo-gathering.htmlTWO CONFERENCE THEMES: Set against the backdrop of Norfolk’s 400-year role as a key port city, this year’s Gathering features two themes:
THEME 1: BANJOS ACROSS THE WATER — explore how banjo history is shaped by travel, commerce, and industry across the world’s waterways
THEME 2: INSPIRATIONS FOR CONTEMPORARY BANJOS — discover how contemporary makers use historical banjos and other musical instruments, as well as domestic and international art and design, as inspiration for their instruments.
SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION PROPOSAL by filling out the form below. N.B., Presentations will be limited to 45 minutes (e.g., 30 minute presentation with 15 minutes Q&A). Please direct questions to Greg Adams at
gregcadams@gmail.com