Schedule
Evening Events
Sun 7/11 :: Mon 7/12 :: Tue 7/13 :: Wed 7/14
North Carolina State University campus is very large, and please be aware that the evening events are held in different locations throughout the campus! Below is an interactive map that lists the locations we will be visiting throughout the conference.
View GNSI 2010 Locations in a larger map
Portfolio and Sketchbook Sharing
Sunday, July 11, 7 -9 PM
King Village; 3824 Jackson St.
Each
year, at the start of the conference, we get together in an informal setting
to share our portfolios. It's a great opportunity to see what your colleagues
have been up to and get constructive criticism on your own work in a friendly,
casual setting. All are welcome; please join us.
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Annual Members' Exhibit
Monday, July 12, 7 - 9 pm
D.H. Hill Library Exhibit Gallery, NCSU
Join us for the opening reception of the annual Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Members' Exhibit. The reception will be from 7 to 9 in the evening on Monday, July 12th at the NCSU Library. Come celebrate some of the most exciting work being done in the science illustration community, and vote for your favorite artwork!
Read more about the annual exhibit.
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Auction
Tuesday, July 13, 7 - 9 pm
Brownstone Hotel,
1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
The
auction is a place to find cool stuff, both cheap and not-so-cheap. The
auction is a place to pass on stuff to others and/or introduce them to some
local fun culture. The auction is a fun way to support GNSI and its Education
Fund.
What should you donate? Just about anything. Silly, sublime or serious —
we have almost never turned anything away. The only rules are 1) no body
parts 2) nothing illegal. So use your creativity, clean your closets, showcase
a local craft. Just keep in mind, a number of people are traveling by air
and we can’t refrigerate stuff in the dorms.
The Silent Auction comes first. You scurry around among items laid out on
tables, choosing by putting your name and your bid on that item’s bid sheet.
People find local arts and personal crafts, silly gags, obscure art supplies,
excellent T-shirts, useful illustration resources, beautiful specimens to
draw, silly stuff for their kids and whatever else you can come up with.
(Near the end you have to circle back and protect your bids from your adversary
friends.)
The Live Auction follows the Silent Auction. You get to participate while
sitting down. Our Guild auctioneers will have mystically divined which of
the donated items should be sold live. So cash in your drink ticket, have
a seat and be prepared to raise your hand
If
you still can’t figure out what to donate, remember — these people are as
weird as you are: they share your interest in natural history and drawing/painting.
They may find a use for an illustration supply that didn’t work out for
you. Lots have kids of all ages who may want a local souvenir. Also, they
like to have a little fun now and then.. (Anybody donating any shakers or
percussion eggs?)
We have an auction donation form which you can download from the conference
website if you are mailing items to the auction (or just like to get things
done ahead of time). We will have actual paper copies at the registration
desk, where you can turn in items you bring with you. The form asks you
to list the item and estimate its worth. You can also suggest a minimum
bid.
Just do it! Questions? Email me: crichardson@fieldmuseum.org
Bring your auction goodies with you to the conference. Can't make it? Send
them after June 1 to :
Vanessa Martin – GNSI Conference
c/o Polyzen, Inc.
1041 Classic Rd.
Apex, NC 27539
For each item please include description, approximate value, and your name.
Download the auction donation form (PDF)
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Annual Banquet
Wednesday,
July 14th.
Reception: 6-7 pm. Dinner: 7-9 pm.
Museum
of Life and Science, Durham NC
This year's banquet will include a reception at the beautiful Magic Wings Butterfly House followed by a plated dinner (with a vegetarian option) in the main museum building. There will be a separate cash bar. The museum will be open to conference guests to explore the hands-on exhibits.
See a video of the Butterfly House & Insectarium
See a video of the soundSpace exhibit
During the Annual Banquet we will exchange Artist Trading Cards. These cards must measure 3.5” w x 2.5” h, and may be original art or prints. You may work in any technique or material. Get those creative juices flowing and have fun.
See examples of Artist Trading cards
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