Summary and photos – annual meeting
Hamilton, Ontario, Cananda, Oct. 27-30
It was the first international meeting of the IAS held across the border in Hamilton, Ontario. The four-day agenda showcased presentations by native artists (two from the Arctic and one from Labrador) and academics along with a full-day field trip to locations in Hamilton, Mississauga and Toronto.
Special thanks to program chair, Janet Beylin, current IAS president and Hamilton residents Gene Hanson and Irene Schieberl for their help with all of the planning.
Photos
Program Overview
Schedule
- Thursday - October 27
7:00 p.m. - Late Evening - Friday - October 28
Morning - Afternoon - Saturday - October 29
Morning - Late Evening - Sunday - October 30
Morning - Afternoon
Location
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hamilton, Ontario
Hotel
150 King Street East
Hamilton, Ontario, Cananda
905-528-3451
www.cphamilton.com
IAS Group Rate: $109 (Canadian) per night + taxes
How to get the group rate:
- Call the hotel: 1.905.528.3451.
- Ask for the "Special Reservations Group" and reference the Inuit Art Society.
- Ensure you are given the $109 group rate which is available for the evenings of Oct 27-29 (Thurs-Sat).
- Request an email confirmation.
*Book early - IAS group rates only available through Sept. 27
If you fly, the hotel is:
- 9 miles from Hamilton International Airport.
The hotel does not provide shuttle service. - 40 miles from Pearson International Airport (Toronto).
- Amenities: Free internet, fitness center with indoor pool, business center, variety of dining facilities.
- Parking: $8 (Canadian) per day directly adjacent to the hotel
Saturday Dinner
The hotel will also be the site of the traditional Saturday night IAS group dinner.
» Menu“A Taste of the Arctic”
- Rolls & Butter
- Appetizer:
Mixed Garden Greens with a Raspberry Vinaigrette -
Entrée – choice of:
- Arctic Char
- Venison
- Elk
- Bison
- (Vegetarian Selection Available) - Dessert:
- Apple Blossom
- Freshly Brewed Coffee and Tea
Sponsors
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» Why we appreciate them
For their financial and logistical support of the first ever IAS event held in Canada.
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» Why we appreciate them
For their financial support in helping the IAS to celebrate the arts of the Arctic.
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» Why we appreciate them
For their assistance in helping the IAS to publicize its first ever IAS event held in Canada.
Special Thank Yous
Galleries and Events
- Art Toronto: Toronto International Art Fair Oct. 28-31, 2011.
- McMichael Canadian Art Collection Check out the "Inuit Traditions" exhibit.
- Art Gallery of Ontario Featuring an exhibit of Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok.
- Waddington's Major fall auction, Nov. 7; Viewing Nov. 6-7.