March 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Society for Animation Studies co-presidents Misha Mihailova and Cristina Formenti welcoming everyone to Pittsburgh for #SAS37, The Animate Experience!
June 15, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Society for Animation Studies co-presidents Misha Mihailova and Cristina Formenti welcoming everyone to Pittsburgh for #SAS37, The Animate Experience!
No surprise that SAS is very much represented during the stop-motion roundtable at SCMS. We're looking forward to interacting with these wonderful scholars and others this summer at #SAS37! Don't forget to do early-bird registration at bit.ly/47rnd6V.
#SCMS2026
#SCMS2026
March 26, 2026 at 2:49 PM
No surprise that SAS is very much represented during the stop-motion roundtable at SCMS. We're looking forward to interacting with these wonderful scholars and others this summer at #SAS37! Don't forget to do early-bird registration at bit.ly/47rnd6V.
#SCMS2026
#SCMS2026
A motley crew of #SAS37 Animation Scholars at Fallingwater in Pittsburgh.
It’s been an incredible week of sharing ideas, making new friends, and celebrating all things animation.
Thanks to PA_XAA for hosting such a fantastic conference, and to everyone who came to present their research!
It’s been an incredible week of sharing ideas, making new friends, and celebrating all things animation.
Thanks to PA_XAA for hosting such a fantastic conference, and to everyone who came to present their research!
June 20, 2026 at 9:09 AM
A motley crew of #SAS37 Animation Scholars at Fallingwater in Pittsburgh.
It’s been an incredible week of sharing ideas, making new friends, and celebrating all things animation.
Thanks to PA_XAA for hosting such a fantastic conference, and to everyone who came to present their research!
It’s been an incredible week of sharing ideas, making new friends, and celebrating all things animation.
Thanks to PA_XAA for hosting such a fantastic conference, and to everyone who came to present their research!
Wishing everyone in the Society for Animatjon Studies community a very merry Christmas!
Like the muppets, we’ll be gathering as a family for #SAS37- taking place in Pittsburgh in June 2026!
Get your abstracts in by January 5, we’ll see you there
Like the muppets, we’ll be gathering as a family for #SAS37- taking place in Pittsburgh in June 2026!
Get your abstracts in by January 5, we’ll see you there
December 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Wishing everyone in the Society for Animatjon Studies community a very merry Christmas!
Like the muppets, we’ll be gathering as a family for #SAS37- taking place in Pittsburgh in June 2026!
Get your abstracts in by January 5, we’ll see you there
Like the muppets, we’ll be gathering as a family for #SAS37- taking place in Pittsburgh in June 2026!
Get your abstracts in by January 5, we’ll see you there
Last week, graduate student SAS members Aaron Borok, Grace Han, and Sophie Quin talked with Tim Jones’ Honors Animation Studies course at Robert Morris University about #SAS37 and the Emerging Researchers Seminar. More info about the seminar can be found at bit.ly/4rtJrNh. Deadline is Feb. 27.
January 28, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Last week, graduate student SAS members Aaron Borok, Grace Han, and Sophie Quin talked with Tim Jones’ Honors Animation Studies course at Robert Morris University about #SAS37 and the Emerging Researchers Seminar. More info about the seminar can be found at bit.ly/4rtJrNh. Deadline is Feb. 27.
Academics assembling at the 37th Annual Society for Animation Studies Conference in Pittsburgh!
Did you know Craig McCracken, creator of the Powerpuff Girls, was born in Pennsylvania?
Visit his home state by submitting to #SAS37, taking place from June 15-18 (with a hybrid option)!
Did you know Craig McCracken, creator of the Powerpuff Girls, was born in Pennsylvania?
Visit his home state by submitting to #SAS37, taking place from June 15-18 (with a hybrid option)!
December 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Academics assembling at the 37th Annual Society for Animation Studies Conference in Pittsburgh!
Did you know Craig McCracken, creator of the Powerpuff Girls, was born in Pennsylvania?
Visit his home state by submitting to #SAS37, taking place from June 15-18 (with a hybrid option)!
Did you know Craig McCracken, creator of the Powerpuff Girls, was born in Pennsylvania?
Visit his home state by submitting to #SAS37, taking place from June 15-18 (with a hybrid option)!
Now it’s down to the serious business!
The first day of panels at #SAS37 saw academics from all over the world sharing their research!
We also heard from Dr Tanine Allison on Inequity in Motion Capture and enjoyed a special screening of Ukrainian animation.
All part of the Animate Experience
The first day of panels at #SAS37 saw academics from all over the world sharing their research!
We also heard from Dr Tanine Allison on Inequity in Motion Capture and enjoyed a special screening of Ukrainian animation.
All part of the Animate Experience
June 17, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Now it’s down to the serious business!
The first day of panels at #SAS37 saw academics from all over the world sharing their research!
We also heard from Dr Tanine Allison on Inequity in Motion Capture and enjoyed a special screening of Ukrainian animation.
All part of the Animate Experience
The first day of panels at #SAS37 saw academics from all over the world sharing their research!
We also heard from Dr Tanine Allison on Inequity in Motion Capture and enjoyed a special screening of Ukrainian animation.
All part of the Animate Experience
The Animate Experience Conference and Exhibition starts Monday June 15!
Spirited Animation is excited to welcome the Society for Animation Studies and show you around downtown Pittsburgh.
We are proud to host the Notorious SAS Pub Quiz Wednesday at 7pm at Southern Tier PGH.
#SAS37 #PA_Animation
Spirited Animation is excited to welcome the Society for Animation Studies and show you around downtown Pittsburgh.
We are proud to host the Notorious SAS Pub Quiz Wednesday at 7pm at Southern Tier PGH.
#SAS37 #PA_Animation
June 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The Animate Experience Conference and Exhibition starts Monday June 15!
Spirited Animation is excited to welcome the Society for Animation Studies and show you around downtown Pittsburgh.
We are proud to host the Notorious SAS Pub Quiz Wednesday at 7pm at Southern Tier PGH.
#SAS37 #PA_Animation
Spirited Animation is excited to welcome the Society for Animation Studies and show you around downtown Pittsburgh.
We are proud to host the Notorious SAS Pub Quiz Wednesday at 7pm at Southern Tier PGH.
#SAS37 #PA_Animation
After an incredible #SAS37 in Pittsburgh, it’s time to look ahead to next year.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Edinburgh for The 38th Annual Society for Animation Studies Conference!
Start thinking about Animating Intelligence now
We can’t wait to welcome you to Edinburgh for The 38th Annual Society for Animation Studies Conference!
Start thinking about Animating Intelligence now
July 6, 2026 at 9:53 PM
After an incredible #SAS37 in Pittsburgh, it’s time to look ahead to next year.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Edinburgh for The 38th Annual Society for Animation Studies Conference!
Start thinking about Animating Intelligence now
We can’t wait to welcome you to Edinburgh for The 38th Annual Society for Animation Studies Conference!
Start thinking about Animating Intelligence now
Here’s what’s on the agenda for today!
Alongside our first round of panels, talks, and screenings, we’ll be hearing from Tanine Allison and screening a very special collection of Ukrainian Animation this evening.
Don’t forget to tag us or use #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
Alongside our first round of panels, talks, and screenings, we’ll be hearing from Tanine Allison and screening a very special collection of Ukrainian Animation this evening.
Don’t forget to tag us or use #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
June 16, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Here’s what’s on the agenda for today!
Alongside our first round of panels, talks, and screenings, we’ll be hearing from Tanine Allison and screening a very special collection of Ukrainian Animation this evening.
Don’t forget to tag us or use #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
Alongside our first round of panels, talks, and screenings, we’ll be hearing from Tanine Allison and screening a very special collection of Ukrainian Animation this evening.
Don’t forget to tag us or use #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
#SAS37 Day One ✅
Check out some photos from the first day of ‘The Animate Experience’ featuring:
- The Emerging Researcher Seminar
- The Animate Experience exhibition at @pghkids
- The opening address from our conference organisers @_pa_xaa_
- Lots of fun and laughter!
Check out some photos from the first day of ‘The Animate Experience’ featuring:
- The Emerging Researcher Seminar
- The Animate Experience exhibition at @pghkids
- The opening address from our conference organisers @_pa_xaa_
- Lots of fun and laughter!
June 16, 2026 at 7:59 AM
#SAS37 Day One ✅
Check out some photos from the first day of ‘The Animate Experience’ featuring:
- The Emerging Researcher Seminar
- The Animate Experience exhibition at @pghkids
- The opening address from our conference organisers @_pa_xaa_
- Lots of fun and laughter!
Check out some photos from the first day of ‘The Animate Experience’ featuring:
- The Emerging Researcher Seminar
- The Animate Experience exhibition at @pghkids
- The opening address from our conference organisers @_pa_xaa_
- Lots of fun and laughter!
#SAS37 begins today with our opening plenary and exhibition reception.
Don’t forget to register in the lobby of the Museum Lab between 15:00-16:00
Tag us in your stories, or use #SAS37 and #PA_Animation to let us know how your conference is going ❤️✏️🎨
Don’t forget to register in the lobby of the Museum Lab between 15:00-16:00
Tag us in your stories, or use #SAS37 and #PA_Animation to let us know how your conference is going ❤️✏️🎨
June 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
#SAS37 begins today with our opening plenary and exhibition reception.
Don’t forget to register in the lobby of the Museum Lab between 15:00-16:00
Tag us in your stories, or use #SAS37 and #PA_Animation to let us know how your conference is going ❤️✏️🎨
Don’t forget to register in the lobby of the Museum Lab between 15:00-16:00
Tag us in your stories, or use #SAS37 and #PA_Animation to let us know how your conference is going ❤️✏️🎨
Here we go!
#SAS37 kicks off tomorrow with our Emerging Research Seminar, and our opening reception!
Don’t forget to check your schedules for any updates on location and timings, and share your photos with #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
@spiritedanimation @_pa_xaa_
#SAS37 kicks off tomorrow with our Emerging Research Seminar, and our opening reception!
Don’t forget to check your schedules for any updates on location and timings, and share your photos with #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
@spiritedanimation @_pa_xaa_
June 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Here we go!
#SAS37 kicks off tomorrow with our Emerging Research Seminar, and our opening reception!
Don’t forget to check your schedules for any updates on location and timings, and share your photos with #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
@spiritedanimation @_pa_xaa_
#SAS37 kicks off tomorrow with our Emerging Research Seminar, and our opening reception!
Don’t forget to check your schedules for any updates on location and timings, and share your photos with #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
@spiritedanimation @_pa_xaa_
Before #SAS37 officially begins, we share some words of welcome from our conference organisers!
Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing all the comings and goings, but help us out by posting your own content using #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing all the comings and goings, but help us out by posting your own content using #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
June 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Before #SAS37 officially begins, we share some words of welcome from our conference organisers!
Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing all the comings and goings, but help us out by posting your own content using #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing all the comings and goings, but help us out by posting your own content using #SAS37 and #PA_Animation
#SAS37 was a top story in @animationmagazine!
We hope everyone is looking forward to our coverage of the conference starting June 15 2026!
Remember that online sessions are available and can be accessed at this link: bit.ly/3Q0Mi2O
We hope everyone is looking forward to our coverage of the conference starting June 15 2026!
Remember that online sessions are available and can be accessed at this link: bit.ly/3Q0Mi2O
June 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
#SAS37 was a top story in @animationmagazine!
We hope everyone is looking forward to our coverage of the conference starting June 15 2026!
Remember that online sessions are available and can be accessed at this link: bit.ly/3Q0Mi2O
We hope everyone is looking forward to our coverage of the conference starting June 15 2026!
Remember that online sessions are available and can be accessed at this link: bit.ly/3Q0Mi2O
Just one month until we welcome you to Pittsburgh for #SAS37!
For anyone who can’t be there in person, we will now be offering a virtual option to make sure as many of you as possible can join the conversation.
Go to bit.ly/4dsBpzV to register for online access.
For anyone who can’t be there in person, we will now be offering a virtual option to make sure as many of you as possible can join the conversation.
Go to bit.ly/4dsBpzV to register for online access.
May 24, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Just one month until we welcome you to Pittsburgh for #SAS37!
For anyone who can’t be there in person, we will now be offering a virtual option to make sure as many of you as possible can join the conversation.
Go to bit.ly/4dsBpzV to register for online access.
For anyone who can’t be there in person, we will now be offering a virtual option to make sure as many of you as possible can join the conversation.
Go to bit.ly/4dsBpzV to register for online access.
There’s just one more day to submit your abstracts for #SAS37, taking place June 15-18 in Pittsburgh!
Send us your takes on how animation can help us process extreme experiences, affect, and trauma.
Send us your takes on how animation can help us process extreme experiences, affect, and trauma.
January 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
There’s just one more day to submit your abstracts for #SAS37, taking place June 15-18 in Pittsburgh!
Send us your takes on how animation can help us process extreme experiences, affect, and trauma.
Send us your takes on how animation can help us process extreme experiences, affect, and trauma.
Happy New Year! We hope our year includes seeing you at #SAS37! Find out how you can submit a proposal at bit.ly/4901u7e. The deadline is Jan. 5!
January 1, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Happy New Year! We hope our year includes seeing you at #SAS37! Find out how you can submit a proposal at bit.ly/4901u7e. The deadline is Jan. 5!
Our second #SAS37 video! Join us to discuss the Animate Experience in Pittsburgh on 15-20th June 2026!
Get your abstracts in by 5th January 2026 by clicking the link in our bio!
Get your abstracts in by 5th January 2026 by clicking the link in our bio!
December 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Our second #SAS37 video! Join us to discuss the Animate Experience in Pittsburgh on 15-20th June 2026!
Get your abstracts in by 5th January 2026 by clicking the link in our bio!
Get your abstracts in by 5th January 2026 by clicking the link in our bio!
#SAS37 welcomes you to Pittsburgh in June 2026!
Get your abstracts in by January 5th!
This hybrid event will be accepting both in person and online proposals- so join us for a scintillating conversation on The Animate Experience
Get your abstracts in by January 5th!
This hybrid event will be accepting both in person and online proposals- so join us for a scintillating conversation on The Animate Experience
December 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
#SAS37 welcomes you to Pittsburgh in June 2026!
Get your abstracts in by January 5th!
This hybrid event will be accepting both in person and online proposals- so join us for a scintillating conversation on The Animate Experience
Get your abstracts in by January 5th!
This hybrid event will be accepting both in person and online proposals- so join us for a scintillating conversation on The Animate Experience
The Emerging Researchers Seminar- a chance to workshop papers and be mentored by established animation scholars at #SAS37
Open to students, recent graduates, new faculty members, and independent researchers.
submit your abstract by February 27, 2026
www.animate-experience.com/emerging-res...
Open to students, recent graduates, new faculty members, and independent researchers.
submit your abstract by February 27, 2026
www.animate-experience.com/emerging-res...
December 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The Emerging Researchers Seminar- a chance to workshop papers and be mentored by established animation scholars at #SAS37
Open to students, recent graduates, new faculty members, and independent researchers.
submit your abstract by February 27, 2026
www.animate-experience.com/emerging-res...
Open to students, recent graduates, new faculty members, and independent researchers.
submit your abstract by February 27, 2026
www.animate-experience.com/emerging-res...