Program Agenda - Annual Meeting, 2008
This program is being presented by the Inuit Art Society (IAS) in cooperation with the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis, IN and the Canadian Consulate of Detroit.
Friday — Location: Eiteljorg Museum
- 4:30 p.m.
- Inuit Art Society (IAS) Annual Meeting registration table opens. New members welcome!
- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Private reception for members of the Eagle Society of the Eiteljorg Museum and IAS registered meeting attendees for the opening of the 3 month exhibition, “Our Land – Contemporary Art from the Arctic”.
- 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Reception continues (now open to all Eiteljorg Museum members and guests).
- Welcome speeches include:
- John VanAusdall – President and CEO, Eiteljorg Museum
- Robert Noble – Consulate General of the Canadian Consulate, Detroit, MI
- Jennifer Complo McNutt - Curator of Contemporary Art, Eiteljorg Museum
- Gabriel Rosenberg, M.D., President of the Inuit Art Society
- Introduction of three Inuit guest artists.
- Throat-singing demonstration by Kendra Tagoona and Charlotte Qamaniq along with drum dancing by Peter Irniq.
- Viewing of the “Contemporary Art from the Arctic” exhibit.
- IAS Marketplace open.
Saturday — Locations: Clowes Sculpture Court and Eagle Commons
- 8:00 a.m.
- IAS Marketplace opens.
- Continental breakfast for registered IAS meeting attendees.
- 8:30 – 9:10 a.m.
- Inuit artist, Peter Irniq, discusses his background, life and art.
- 9:10 – 9:30 a.m.
- Q & A for speaker.
- 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
- Be sure to visit the IAS Marketplace.
- 10:00 a.m.
- Peter Irniq begins construction of his Inukshuk on Eiteljorg Museum grounds.
- 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
- Keynote Speaker: Lorne Balshine, President of the Arctic Art Museum Society, Vancouver, B.C.:
“Evolution of Canadian Contemporary Inuit Art” - 11:30 – Noon
- Q&A for speaker.
- Noon – 1:00 p.m.
- Lunch at Eiteljorg Museum Café. Be sure to visit the IAS Marketplace.
- 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Featured Speaker: John
Huston, Arctic explorer:
“100 Days on Baffin Island, My Experiences with Inuit Culture, Craft and Charisma” - 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
- Q&A for speaker.
- 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
- Throat-singing demonstration by Kendra Tagoona and Charlotte Qamaniq along with drum dancing by Peter Irniq.
- 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
- Kendra and Charlotte discuss their background, life and art.
- 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
- Visit the IAS Marketplace and/or observe the construction of the Inukshuk.
- 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
- Ample transit time to restaurant
- 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.
- Cocktail hour (cash bar) at primary hotel, Radisson Hotel, Indianapolis Carmel
- 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
- Group dinner at Hollyhock Hill, Indianapolis
Sunday — Locations: Hunt and TCU Studios
- 8:30 a.m.
- IAS Marketplace opens.
- Continental breakfast for registered IAS meeting attendees.
- 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
- Keynote Speaker: Lorne Balshine, President of the Arctic Art Museum Society, Vancouver, B.C.:
“30 Years Attending Waddington’s Inuit Art Auctions” - 9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
- Q&A for speaker.
- 9:45 – 11:00 a.m.
- Award-winning movie by John Houston - “Kiviuq…The Secret Bible of the Inuit”
- 11:00 – 11:15 a.m.
- Coffee break
- 11:15 a.m. - Adjournment
- Annual business meeting of the IAS. All members are welcome to attend.
Agenda items:- Reports from the President, Secretary and Treasurer.
- Report from Communications Committee regarding new IAS website.
- Election of officers for 2009.
- By-law changes, if any.
- Old business.
- New business.
- Ideas for 2009 meetings (spring and fall).
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.