The Greater New York Chapter meets regularly at the New York Botanical Garden and at other tri-state locations to discuss professional issues, tips and techniques of interest to illustrators in a sharing environment. We offer our members lectures, demonstrations, workshops and field trips, as well as opportunities for group exhibitions.
Co-President | Eileen Gunning blackgunn_(at)_optonline.net | Co-President | Cindy Gilbane clgilbane (at) gmail.com (203) 934-0878 |
Membership Coordinator | Dorie Petrochko (203) 888-9835 dpetrochko (at) earthlink.net | Treasurer | Valerie Storfer valstorfer (at) gmail.com |
Publications Editor | Susannah Graedel (203) 421-1961 gnsignynewsletter (at) cshore.com (Please submit items for newsletter to this email) | Publications Co-Editor | Marsha Ra marsha.ra (at) rcn.com (212) 865-9246 |
Program Coordinator | Ann Hoffenberg footly (at) earthlink.net |
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Announcements/Events/Reports
GNSI-GNY October 2011 Meeting
The Somerset County Environmental Education Center (SCEEC) is exhibiting the 2010 GNSI-GNY Songbirds Show and will host our chapter meeting.
GNSI-GNY members are invited to discuss their works with the public and to attend a program presented by the N J Audubon Society: Bringing Songbirds to your Yard. Come early, walk the trails of this marvelous wildlife sanctuary—bring your lunch.
June 2011 Chapter Meeting & Annual Lunch!
GNSI-GNY June Chapter Meeting, Sunday, June 12, noon-3 p.m.
2011 Annual Lunch (brown bag)—on the High Line, Chelsea, NYC!
Join fellow GNSI-GNY’s at one of the masterpieces of urban landscape design. Guests are welcome. We plan to stake out some territory at tables and chairs located just north of 15th Street on the High Line. Please check the complete June Newsletter for map, details and other information.
May 2011 Chapter Meeting
GNSI-GNY May Chapter Meeting Saturday, May14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
New York Botanical Garden Green Currency: Plants in the EconomyOn view in the Arthur and Janet Ross Galley
April 20-July 31, 2011
www/nybg.org. 718.817.8700
(Inquire at the Watson Building Information Desk where GNSI-GNY is meeting .)
Nature’s Medicine Chest – Plants, Animals, Minerals
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Submission Deadline : June 20, 2011
The Greater New York Chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators in conjunction with Highstead Arboretum of Redding Connecticut, requests submissions from members for an exhibition to be held at the Highstead Arboretum from Saturday, September 10 through Saturday October 29, 2011.
April 2011 Chapter Meeting
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.—1 p.m.
POT LUCK LUNCH at the home of Judy Aronow in White Plains, New York
Haven't decided what to paint for the exhibit Nature’s Medicine Cabinet? Brainstorm and share with like-minded folks while stoking the furnace with the always scrumptious pot luck spread at Judy's place. For details, click on the complete April newsletter.
Vote for the GNSI-GNY 2012 Chapter Exhibit topic! [CLOSED SURVEY - RESULTS IN!]
We are planning ahead! By popular request, we are deciding now on the topic for our GNSI-GNY 2012 Chapter Exhibit and we are interested in your opinion. Vote for your favorite topics (or write in a suggestion).
-- Last day to vote was Wednesday, March 16. --
THE RESULTS ARE IN!!!!
The theme for the 2012 GNSI-GNY Chapter Exhibit is…………..
March 2011 Chapter Meeting
Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m.—1 p.m.
MARCH MUSHROOM MADNESS!
Marion Bush, Mycologist
The New York Botanical Garden, Room 313 Watson Building. NYBG directions and information: www.nybg.org or 718.817.8700.
February 2011 Chapter Meeting
February 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
DARWIN AND PLANTS
Dr. Robbin Moran, Curator of the Fern Collection, NY Botanical Garden Watson Building, New York Botanical Garden (Ask for GNSI-GNY chapter meeting room location at the classroom building information desk.) NYBG directions and information: http://www.nybg.org or 718.817.8700
Download a copy of our February 2011 GNSI Greater New York Chapter newsletter in PDF format
January 2011 Newsletter and Meeting
GNSI-GNY January Chapter Meeting Saturday, January 22, 12:15—2:30 p.m. Lunch and Two Birds’ Eye Views Exhibit The Tango Restaurant and then on to The White Plains Public Library.
Meet at the Tango Restaurant, 128 East Post Road, White Plains, NY at 12 noon. www.tangogrillny.com. Deadline for reservations is Sat. January 18—so, email Eileen Gunning blackgunn@optonline.net). She will make the group reservation.
December 2010 Newsletter
Former GNSI-GNY Chapter President Linda Thomas shared her experiences in creating murals.
Download a copy of our December 2010 GNSI Greater New York Chapter newsletter in PDF format
