Program Highlights - Annual Meeting 2008
The Arctic Comes to Indianapolis, Nov 14-16
The IAS has partnered with the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, IN to bring anyone interested in “Celebrating the arts of the Arctic” a fantastic program.
- Gather with fellow Inuit art enthusiasts who share your passion for this beautiful art form.
- Enjoy a multi-dimensional learning experience for collectors who just can’t get enough of Inuit art, its people, their culture, and insights into improving their own collections.
- Purchase that next special piece of sculpture or colorful print for your collection from dealers participating in the IAS Market Place.
Program Highlights
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Keynote Speaker - Lorne Balshine
Lorne has been the President of the Arctic Art Museum Society, Vancouver, B.C. for the past 25 years. He is a world-class Canadian collector of Inuit art who will speak on two topics:
- Evolution of Canadian Contemporary Art
(Saturday) - 30 Years of Attending Waddington’s
Inuit Art Auctions
(Sunday)
- Evolution of Canadian Contemporary Art
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Private Reception - Eiteljorg Museum’s new exhibit:
“Our Land: Contemporary Art from the Arctic” and hear remarks by the curator.
This stunning group of works of the Nunavat Territorial collection of contemporary art from the Peabody Essex Museum, in collaboration with the Government of Canada and the Government of Nunavut, focuses on the growth of Inuit contemporary art over the past five decades.
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Featured Speaker – John Huston
“100 Days in Baffin Island, My Experiences with Inuit Culture, Craft and Charisma”
In the winter and spring of 2007, John had the privilege of living for 100 days in several remote villages on Baffin Island. Working as the expedition manager for an American/Inuit dog sled expedition, John's responsibilities placed him in close contact with the social, economic, traditional, modern and personal lives of many Inuit people and families.
This hour long presentation will explore John's fascinating experiences with day-to-day life in remote villages such as Pangnirtung, Qikiqtarjuaq, Clyde River and Iglulik.
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Inuit Artist – Peter Irniq
As a part of the opening weekend of the Eiteljorg’s Arctic exhibition, Inuit artist, Peter Irniq, will actually create an Inukshuk (a man-made stone landmark) on the museum’s grounds. He will also discuss his background, life, and art.
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Throat-Singing by Inuit Artists Kendra Tagoona and Charlotte Qamaniq
In addition to their performance, they will share their training and life experiences.
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Movie Screening - John Houston’s Award-Winning Movie: “Kiviuq – The Secret Bible of the Inuit”
When this 72 minute, English documentary debuted in 2007, it won the medal for “Best Documentary Film” at the Dreamspeakers 12th Annual International Aboriginal Film and Television Festival in Edmonton. Produced by filmmaker John Houston, it portrays the legendary Inuit shaman Kiviuq’s epic journey which has been handed down through generations as an ancient Inuit teaching story.
Program Overview
Schedule
- Friday - November 14
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Saturday - November 15
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Sunday - November 16
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Location
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
500 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hotel
Radisson Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
251
E Pennsylvania Pkwy.
Indianapolis, IN 46280
317.574.4600
Fax: 317.547.4633
Two Night Special:
If you book two consecutive
nights (e.g.
Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15) at the Radisson,
your total charge will be $147.48 (including 12% tax).
This is a savings of $51.88 over the
single night room rate of $99.68 for 1 night or $199.36 for 2 nights (including 12% tax).
Note:
To take
advantage of this package, you must pay when you register
on-line. Your payment is non-refundable. This
offer can be withdrawn by Radisson at any time, so we encourage
you to take advantage of it as soon as possible.
» Make a reservation on the Radisson’s website.
If you wish to make other arrangements for your stay in Indianapolis, you are free to do so.
Saturday Dinner
8100
N College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
Hollyhock Hill Restaurant was just voted the #1 Family Restaurant in Indianapolis.
Food is served family style — all you can eat. The main course will be country fried chicken and tenderloin steak with full trimmings. Dessert is your choice of sundae, sherbet or peppermint ice cream.
The total cost/person is $28.00 which includes 27% tax and gratuity. If you plan to attend, the $28.00 cost will be included in your registration fee.
The restaurant is located at 8100 N College Avenue. There is ample parking. From the Radisson Hotel Indianapolis Carmel, it will take about 5 minutes to travel just under 2.25 miles.
Directions from the Radisson:
Go east on Pennsylvania Parkway until you reach
College and turn right (south).
Proceed about 2 miles until
you reach the restaurant.