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.
*All events are at the Eiteljorg Museum unless otherwise indicated.
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
- 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
- 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).
8:00 a.m.