EAI - IEA R E T R E A T September 29 through October 2
SANTA FE , NEW MEXICO BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT
EAI and IEA are collaborating for the first time in holding a retreat for both organization members . Held in conjunction with Art Expo at Buffalo Thunder Resort - EAI and IEA Retreat will have its own itinerary . Events include :
Awards Banquet at Gabriel ' s Restaurant Saturday evening October 1st , 6-8 pm GUEST SPEAKER : FRANCISCO BENITEZ
IEA will present the prestigious La Vende ' enne Awards , honoring persons who have achieved exemplary stature in various categories of achievement related to encaustic .
Free : Talks and Demos
• Robert Erlichman , owner of Art Guild Press : on how to publish your work
• Sherry Ikeda , owner of 901 Gallery : on how to present to galleries
• Linda Durham , owner of Linda Durham Wonder Institute - and former 30 year owner of Linda Durham Gallery in Santa Fe will give an inspiring talk - Advice From an Art Whisperer - addressing reasons and excuses that prevent us from reaching our creative and professional goals and how to overcome disappointing situations and find viable solutions .
• Ellen Koment , living , exhibiting and painting in Santa Fe for twenty years - will be part of a small group of artists and art professionals gathered together to discuss what makes the Santa Fe Art World so unique . As the third largest art market in the USA , they will touch on the history , community and content of Santa Fe - " city different ".
• Other demos and talks will include : The value and tips on framing your art ; photo encaustic demo ; monotype demo , and more .
** Free coffee and donuts / health snacks at Buffalo Thunder Resort each morning for retreat participants . ** Gift packets for each attendee - includes various discounts to Santa Fe eateries , spas , SF hotels , info for a Santa Fe Gallery Tour , info for the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque , and more .
Membership Retreat Fee - $ 175 , includes Award Banquet ( cash bar ) $ 50 for spouses / friends ( includes Banquet and morning coffee / snacks at Buffalo Thunder Resort ) $ 195 , non-members , includes Award Banquet ( cash bar )