Neon Rodeo Creative Conference — 2024 Schedule

SATURDAY, 9/14

Daytime Conference @ Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)

11:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Marcia and John Price Museum Building, UMFA

10:00 AM – Registration & Check-In (UMFA Lobby)

Pre-Show Artist Performance

Artist: Ardy (Aysia Stewart)
Ardy is a Utah-based artist whose work spans genres like art pop, indie, and Americana. Her unique voice has been featured in collaborations with EDM artists such as Kaskade and Shallou. Ardy's performances blend storytelling with vibrant visuals and emotionally charged songwriting.

Panels & Discussions

All panels will take place in the UMFA.

COMMUNITY CATALYSTS
Panel

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Explore the art of community-building with visionary leaders who are creating impactful, connected communities. Discover strategies for driving positive change through creative collaboration.

Moderator: Ella Starr McMullin
Panelists:

  • Troy Williams, Executive Director, Equality Utah

  • Sean Tucker, Head of Marketing, North America, On

  • Sophia Malik, Founder, Malik Office of Architecture and Development

  • Josh Perkins, Chief Executive Director, 1520 Arts

VISUAL & AUDIO ARTS
Panel

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Dive into Utah's creative pulse as we discuss the intersection of visual and audio arts with pioneers pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.

Moderator: Sindee Savage, COO, Neon Rodeo
Panelists:

  • Cully Long, Scenic, Costume, and Projection Designer, Weber State University

  • Laura Hurtado, Executive Director, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA)

  • Erik Little, Founder, Pink Bird Productions

  • David Meikle, Gallery Artist & Commercial Artist

  • Alexis Harris, PFUZZ | DJ | Violinist | Educator

INNOVATION FRONTIERS
Panel

1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
Discover how state and national innovators blend tradition with cutting-edge technology to spark revolutionary ideas and shift paradigms.

Moderator: Beau Oyler, Founder, Enlisted Design
Panelists:

  • Stacey Shulman, Vice President | Network and Edge Computing Group GM | Health, Education and Consumer Industries | Intel

  • Garrett Gerson, Founder & CEO, VARIANT3D

  • Matt Brimer, Serial Entrepreneur, Experience Designer, & Real Estate Developer

  • Angela H. Brown, Publisher, SLUG Magazine & Executive Director, Craft Lake City

TRAILBLAZERS’ CANVAS
Keynote Panel

2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Featuring: Eric Haze
Eric Haze has been a pioneer in street and graffiti art, transforming it into a globally recognized fine art form. He has collaborated with fashion labels and iconic brands and continues to influence modern art.

Moderator: Cord Bowen, Director, Doman Innovation Studio, University of Utah
Panelists:

  • Corey Bullough, Founder & Executive Creative Director, Fice Gallery

  • Zac Bailey, Artist, Dead End Kid

  • Jeremiah Tuchyner, Visual Artist & Photographer

  • Matt "Monson", Artist & Owner, Monsoon Creative LLC

UMFA PATIO MIXER

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at the UMFA Café & Patio Mixer with special guest DJ’s BRIMER (Daybreaker Co-Founder, NYC), and MOONWALKER, plus a limited edition Neon Rodeo beer launch courtesy of TF Brewing.

Neon Rodeo Nighttime @ Edison House

6:00 PM - Close
Location: Edison House, Salt Lake City

Celebrate the end of the conference with live music, art, and socializing at Edison House. Enjoy live performances, art gallery exhibits, and the buzzing atmosphere of Salt Lake's creative community.

FUTURE VISION
Panel

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join a forward-thinking panel on the future of creative industries, technology, and artistic innovation.

Moderator: Amy Redford, Director & Producer
Panelists:

  • Chris Le, Co-Founder, RTFKT

  • Stacey Shulman, VP Network & Edge Computing Group, Intel

  • Grant Barth, Co-Founder, Neon Rodeo

PERFORMANCES

  • ARDY (7:00 PM, Atrium Lounge)

  • COREY BOLO (7:00 PM, Rooftop)

  • PFUZZ (8:00 PM, Rooftop)

  • JESSE WALKER (9:00 PM, Rooftop)

  • BRIMER (10:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Speakeasy)

  • DJ CHU (11:30 PM - Close, Speakeasy)

ART GALLERY WALK

Edison House Billards Room
Featuring works by:

CLOSING DJ SETS

10:00 PM - Close
DJ sets by BRIMER followed by DJ CHU in the Speakeasy, courtesy of Edison House.

Locations

DAYTIME

Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)

Marcia and John Price Museum Building, at the University of Utah
410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112


NIGHTTIME

Edison House

335 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
*Edison House is a 21+ Event

Artwork: @austinaubry

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