GNSI
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
2012 Conference and Annual Meeting
July 8 – 14, 2012
In addition to three days of lectures, presentations and hands-on demonstrations, the conference hosts these special events:
PORTFOLIO SHARING
Sunday 7PM-9PM
Stunning portfolios of illustrations will be open for you to enjoy. Bring yours and join the fun! There will be lots of opportunity for conversation and idea exchanges.
Portfolio Reviews will be available for interested participants.
Drink and light food and will be served outside the portfolio sharing area.
Image © 2011, Gail Guth
TECHNIQUES SHOWCASE
Monday 1:30PM-4:30PM
Illustration processes will be demonstrated by guild members to encourage exploration, experimentation and the expansion of your technique menu. Have the opportunity to ask the artists questions and get the inside story on their methods.
Image © 2011, Gail Guth
MEMBER'S EXHIBIT OPENING
Monday 7PM-9PM
Gather with us to celebrate the Annual Members Exhibition. This event showcases the breadth and beauty of natural science illustrations created by your guild colleagues. Located at beautiful Pei Ling Gallery, enjoy the exhibition and take a stroll outside to the garden area for refreshments and lively conversation.
Drink and light food and will be served.
Image © 2008, Britt Griswold
ANNUAL AUCTION
Tuesday - 7PM-9PM
Now is also a good time to start thinking about the Annual Auction! Each year, our talented and creative members donate objects and items that are useful to artists and illustrators or have a natural history theme or use. Members have contributed books, original art, fine prints, sculptures, and other artistic masterpieces in a variety of media. Practical gifts such as books and artist’s supplies share space with items of dubious practicality yet high entertainment value.
So please consider what worthy generous donations you might have to give to this fine event. And, of course, worthy is used in an entirely inclusive manner here, for this event happily accepts fine art and animal skulls and historic posters and the hand-knitted item with equal glee. The profits from the auction, are split evenly between the Education Fund and the Operating Fund, resulting in benefits for our membership year-round. And, of course, the auction provides the additional grand bonus of high (or perhaps low-brow) entertainment for attendees to the conference as they support our wonderful organization!
If you have any questions about the auction or about items you wish to donate, please contact Auction Coordinator Sara L. Taliaferro at gnsieddirector@gmail.com. You do not need to attend the conference to donate. If you wish to mail items ahead of time, please mail them to:
Kristie Bruzenak, PO Box 6453, 1900 East Victory Drive STE3, Savannah, GA 31404, or
Email her for other possible delivery locations: kbruzena@scad.edu
Drink and light food and will be served.
Image © 2011, Michael Rothman
GNSI BANQUET
Wednesday 6:30PM -9PM
Garibaldi Café will be the venue for this year’s conference banquet. A local favorite in historic downtown Savannah, Garibaldi Café is located in the circa 1871 Fire House. Although it has a noble past, its current elegance belies the previous function.
The Savannah Morning News describes the café as “a festive and romantic place to celebrate with food, fun and friends.’
We will be taking over the second floor dining area, originally the ballroom for the firehouse. A beautiful golden space with soaring ceilings and large windows looking down into the city, Garibaldi Café will provide a memorable dining experience.
ARTIST TRADING CARD EXCHANGE
Wednesday 8:30PM -9PM
Start (or continue) your collection of GNSI trading card art! Create your card (ANY art, not just scientific!) in any medium, original or digital, include your contact information and/or your thoughts, and trade them after the GNSI banquet.
SIZE: 3.5 x 2.5 - Images: l. to r., © Linda Feltner, © Gretchen Halpert, © Catherine Wilson, © Scott Rawlins