Threadless Family Reunion — Jess Hanebury

The Threadless Family Reunion is a yearly event inviting all Threadless artists, fans and customers to Threadless HQ in Chicago for an all-day celebration of the community, art and tees. We hosted speakers, provided live screenprinting, and invited guests to participate in creative games. For three years, I coordinated this event from start to finish, which included everything concepting new event attraction ideas, staying on budget, managing speaker accommodations to day-off logistics. It's a total blast to hang out in person with community members from the globe.

Video created by Community Member Andrew Steger

Community members enjoy sessions led by keynote speakers on improving skills, finding inspiration, marketing art and more.

Artist Jeremyville creates a live mural as community members watch.

The "Bestee Awards" are announced, rewarding the best performing artists and designs of that year.

No after party is complete without karaoke.

Attendees were invited to bring any blank item to get screened with the exclusive Family Reunion design for that year.

Many Threadless community members have known each other via the internet for years and meet each other in person for the first time to compete in games and make memories together.