Networking, Demonstrations, Viewing the
Finalist’s original artwork,
One-on-One Portfolio Critiques, Book Signings,
Panel
Discussions....
and so much more is being offered
at the annual The
Art of the Portrait conference.
We look forward to seeing you at our 20th anniversary celebration!
Thank you for registering for our 20th annual The Art of the Portrait® conference being held from April 19-22, 2018. The program starts with Badge Pick Up and the Grand Opening of the Art Materials Expo Hall in the Regency Ballroom on Thursday, April 19 at 4:00pm. The popular Face-off event, which features 18 artists painting from models, begins the same evening at 4:30pm in the Grand Ballroom.
For the next three days you will be part of a community of artists that
share a passion for portraiture and figurative work. In addition to a full agenda you will be able
to view original artwork by the 24
finalists, shop for the latest art materials, attend the CBF Saturday morning panel
discussion, purchase artwork at our 6x9 Mystery Art sale, attend an
inspirational program on Sunday morning and participate in our new Drawing
Studio being held Thursday and Friday from 7:30pm-10:00pm
The weekend sessions end on Sunday,
April 22 at 12:30pm, and buses leave at 1:00pm for an optional
excursion to visit the National Portrait Gallery (tickets must be pre-purchased for the bus).
It is our goal to provide you a weekend full of activities aimed at
assisting you in your artistic journey, encouraging your growth, and providing
a burst of inspiration! I look forward to greeting you next month at The Art of the Portrait conference.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who are the Faculty Artists?
Our talented and nationally-known
faculty will be presenting an array of demonstrations, panel discussions,
inspirational talks, portfolio critiques, paintings for the Silent Auction, 6x9 Mystery Art Sale works, and so much
more...A special thank you to our 2018 distinguished faculty: Leslie Adams, Anna Rose Bain, Wende Caporale, Judith
Carducci, Rick Casali, Casey Childs, Michelle Dunaway, Rose Frantzen, Daniel
Gerhartz, Daniel Greene, James Gurney, James Head, Jeffrey Hein, Quang Ho, Edward
Jonas, David Kassan, Daniel Keys, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Robert Liberace, Ricky
Mujica, Michael Shane Neal, Paul Newton, Richard Ormond, Mario Robinson, Mary
Sauer, Burton Silverman, Adrienne Stein, Jennifer Welty, Dawn Whitelaw, and Mary
Whyte. Also we appreciate Linda Tracey Brandon, Joseph Daily, Virgil Elliott, Liz
Lindstrom, Teresa Mattos and Michael Mentler for being the models for the
Face-Off and teaching in the new Drawing Studio Thursday and Friday from
7:30pm-10:00pm.
When & Where Do We Pick Up Name Badges?
You
can pick up your name badge in the Regency
Ballroom on Thursday starting at 4:00pm. Please wear your name badge at all
times during the conference. Your name badge shows you are a registered
participant and will be checked before you are allowed to enter classes or the
General Session. Look in the back of your plastic name badge holder for all your tickets
for events and classes.
Can I Buy Discounted Art Materials & Products?
The Expo Hall's Grand Opening is on Thursday at
4:00pm with a wide variety of art
materials all in one place so that you will be able to shop and see the latest
products on the market. Shopping hours are:
Thursday: 4:00pm-7:30pm Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday:
10:00am-5:30pm Sunday: 8:00am-12:30pm
Exhibitors
this year are: Artwork Archive, Gamblin
Artists Colors, General Pencil Company,
Jack Richeson & Co, Inc., Michael Harding Art Material, Natural Pigments,
New Wave Fine Art Products, RayMar Art, Rosemary & Co., Silver Brush
Limited, and Studio Incamminati School for Contemporary Realist Art.
What Should I Wear
– We recommend you dress in
whatever you are comfortable wearing, you will see attendees in a variety of dress
from business to dressy casual. We
encourage you to dress up for the banquet as we celebrate 20 years of The Art of
the Portrait with a champagne toast and special video.
Alumni Club
Photo –
We will be taking a 20th
anniversary photograph so please stay in the Grand Ballroom on Friday at 12:45 for a
group photograph.
What if I Bring a Portfolio for a Critique?
Among
one of the most popular programs at the conference are the individual portfolio critiques, which will be held in Regency Foyer, located on the Lobby
Level at the lunch break on Friday and Saturday. (We will not have portfolio tables for display
this year.)
Will there be Book Signings during the Conference?
Yes,
there will be a variety of book signings throughout the weekend. On Friday at 10:00am: James
Gurney, and at 4:00pm: Robert
Barrett, Casey Childs, Virgil Elliott, Daniel Greene, Michael Mentler and Mario
Robinson. On Saturday at 10:00am: Daniel
Greene and Everett Raymond Kinstler,
and at 12:30: Rose Frantzen, James Gurney, and Mary Whyte; at 4:45pm: Daniel Gerhartz. Then, on Sunday at 10:00am: Richard Ormond.
Where can I see the Portrait Finalists and vote for my People's
Choice?
The
top 24 artworks from the International
Portrait Competition will be on display in Lake Anne, right outside the
Grand Ballroom, for attendees to enjoy. Don’t forget to place your vote for
the People’s Choice award. You will receive your ballot when you pick
up your name badge. Please place your ballot in the ballot box located in Lake Anne by Saturday at 2:00pm.
What is the 6x9
Mystery Art Sale on Friday?
This
is a fast-paced and exciting event. Our 6x9: Limited Size, Unlimited Talent Mystery
Art Sale will take place Friday night, April 20, in the Grand Ballroom.
Doors will open for viewing at 5:30pm
and the sale will begin at 5:45pm. The work on display is created by past
and current faculty, gold medal recipients and other award winners. Each panel will be offered at a set price
of $250. Only after purchase will the buyer
discover whose painting they have acquired.
When does the Silent Auction for the Face-Off Demonstration
Paintings End?
Through
the generosity of the artists participating in the Face-Off event, we are offering their demonstration paintings for
purchase in a silent auction. The
auction will be held immediately following the 6x9 Art Sale. The last bid will be accepted at 6:00pm on Friday
in the Grand Ballroom. If we have active bidding right up to the 6:00pm
deadline, we will go to a live auction
to complete the sale.
What do I need to know about the Gala Awards Banquet on Saturday
night? There
will be a Cocktail Reception (cash bar from 6:00pm-7:00pm) in the Grand
Ballroom Foyer, doors open at 7:00pm for General Seating. If you purchased a ticket,
it will be in your name badge. Remember to
bring the ticket with you to the Grand Ballroom. Any available banquet tickets will be posted on a
bulletin board. Seating will begin at
7:00pm. To celebrate our 20th year, feel free to dress up, the
banquet this year will be black tie optional.
Is there a Sunday afternoon excursion this year?
Yes, buses leave for the National Portrait Gallery at 1:00pm. Tickets for the bus are limited. If you have pre- purchased a ticket for the
Sunday Bus Trip (tickets will be in your name badge), please be outside the
lobby entrance of the Hyatt by 12:45pm on Sunday to start loading. Any available bus tickets will be posted on
the bulletin board just inside the Exhibit Room. If you pre-purchased a Zippy Lunch for
Sunday, please pick up your lunch in the ballroom foyer before loading on the
bus. Buses will return to the hotel approximately around 6:30pm.
What are the Dining Options for the Weekend?
The
Hyatt Regency Reston is offering a variety of meal options including reasonable
cash sales for breakfast and Zippy Lunches on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Order your Zippy Lunch the day before by
filling out the forms available in the Grand Ballroom Foyer and placing them in
the basket by the morning break.
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday Breakfast: The
hotel will have an easy and reasonable cash sales breakfast set up in the
Grand Ballroom foyer just for Portrait Society attendees. They will offer
a variety of selections such as yogurt, fruit, bagels, muffins and will
also offer coffee, juice and sodas.
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday Lunchtime:
Easy to order Zippy lunches will be available. Order your Zippy lunch the day before by
filling out the forms available in the Grand Ballroom Foyer and placing
them in the basket.
- Other Options: In addition to the in-house restaurant,
Tavern 64, there are a variety of over 30 restaurants within walking
distance, at a variety of prices and cuisine, including Big Bowl, Be Right
Burger, Cosi, Passion Fish, Clyde’s, Potbelly Sandwich, Subway, Starbucks
and Sweetgreen. Panera Bread is on the first floor of the Hyatt Regency Reston.
Travel Notes
Closest Airport is Washington Dulles
The hotel offers Complimentary Shuttle Service
that arrives at Dulles Airport at the top of each hour with the
pick-up and drop-off point at curbs 2A and 2H. Cabs are also available,
and the fare is approximately $15.
Location of Event and Hotel Reservations
Hyatt Regency Reston
1800 Presidents Street
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 709-1234
Currently our hotel block for the Hyatt Regency Reston is full. You may call the Hyatt Regency Reston at (703) 709-1234 for information about possible cancellations. We have made arrangements for room blocks at additional
local hotels, listed below. When contacting our overflow hotels,
be sure to ask for the Portrait Society's special room
rate.
Hyatt House Herndon/Reston
467 Herndon Pkwy, Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-5000
Sheraton Reston
11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191
(703) 620-9000
Parking
If you are staying at the Hyatt Regency Reston, you will automatically
receive a 50% discount on the overnight rate of $16. If you are driving in and need to park, you
can stop by the Portrait Society registration desk for ‘chaser ticket’ that you
give you the discount on exit of the parking garage. Self-parking for non-registered guests with
the discount is $10 a day, 