[Compiled] 2018 GNSI Annual Conference

2018 GNSI Conference: Washington, DC

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Dates: July 15 - 21, 2018
Venue: American University, Washington, DC

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Guild, our 2018 Conference will be held July 15-21, 2018 in Washington DC.

>2018 Conference logo by Trudy Nicholson

VISIT THE 2018 GNSI CONFERENCE WEBSITE

Opportunities abound in such a historically rich city. Among them is the National Museum of Natural History, rich collections to interest our diversity of science illustrators, historical and cultural architecture, iconic monuments old and new, the national zoo, botanic gardens, and world-famous art collections.

Our host is the American University, a campus who produces segments for National Public Radio, and boasts an edible herb garden. 

Save the date for this big event, and look for more information and a call for presenters in November 2017.


GNSI 2018 Conference - Call for Presentations

Are you willing to share your expertise and experience with your peers?  The 2018 Annual Conference is July 15-21, 2018 in Washington, DC. Planning is well underway. If you are interested in giving a talk, technique showcase presentation or teach a workshop - please respond right away.   We are organizing some sessions with shorter talks, so if you are not sure your topic can fill an hour, please fill out the form and lets talk!

Presentation Proposal Form and Contacts

Any questions or technical problem with the form: Ikumi Kayama
Presentation content or format: Taina Litwak or Peter Green 
Techniques Showcase: Catherine Miller
Workshops in traditional media: Trudy Nicholson
Workshops in digital media: Quinn Burrell 


2018 conference save the date

GNSI Exhibition: Call for Entries now accepting submissions

The time is now for submitting your entries in the 2018 GNSI Member's Exhibition! You have until March 31, 2018, to submit up to 3 entries for what we anticipate will be an extra-special exhibition on display for 3 months at a prestigious venue in downtown Washington DC.  This is the 50th Anniversary of GNSI, wherein commemoration, we are proud to exhibit our members' best works at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Gallery. The opening reception will be held on the evening of Monday, July 16th, on the first full day of our 2018 GNSI Conference held at American University.  

>Save the Date Postcard: Logo by Trudy Nicholson and Design by John Norton

This year there are 4 categories in which we are looking for your submissions: 1) Our Diverse World; 2) Seeing the Unseen; 3) Simplifying Complex Science; and 4) Innovation for Today and Tomorrow. We are accepting traditional, digital, 3-dimensional works, and video animation.  

Please see the 2018 Conference Website's link to the Call for Entries. Entries will be reviewed by a jury and notifications of acceptance/regrets by May 20th. 

Best of Luck!

Joel Floyd 
Chair, 2018 GNSI Conference
Greater Washington DC Chapter


GNSI 50th Anniversary Members’ Exhibition Call

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Submission Dates: February 1 - March 31, 2018 

The GNSI 50th Anniversary Special Exhibition will be extraordinary!

The 2018 juried members’ exhibition will take place in the prestigious exhibition gallery of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society! It will be on exhibit to the public for three months in the heart of Washington, D.C.

>Exhibit graphic by Charles Chen

This year’s message is: “The art of visualization and scientific inquiry are inseparable. Together they reflect the exponential growth of human knowledge.” With your participation, the exhibition will be bigger, more diverse, and will work to connect the public with the artists and techniques behind the works. We’re organizing our categories differently this year and we hope you’ll submit your works in this exciting, highly visible, and unique anniversary exhibit!

Start working on your art, and find more details on the conference website.

Final Call for Submissions

AAAS Gallery

>AAAS Gallery Panorama shot by Charles Chen

GNSI members,

GNSI Membership Exhibit, last call. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of this special exhibition! 

The deadline to enter your very best artwork in this year’s juried exhibit is fast approaching and we want you to participate! This Saturday, March 31st at midnight will be the last chance for you to submit. 

This year’s conference celebrates the Guild’s 50th Anniversary with “Visualize: Art Revealing Science.” This exhibition will be on view to the public for 3 months at the headquarters building of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Art Gallery in downtown Washington, D.C. In this beautiful space, on Monday evening, July 16th, we will have an opening reception to feature the great works of GNSI members and showcase the current state of science communication.

Check out the exhibit information, the exhibition’s judging team, our Call for Entries, and the entry specifications on our exhibit page on the GNSI Conference website.

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Message from the Exhibit Coordinators

GNSI members,

GNSI Membership Exhibit, last call. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of this special exhibition! 

The deadline to enter your very best artwork in this year’s juried exhibit is fast approaching and we want you to participate! This Saturday, March 31st at midnight will be the last chance for you to submit.

This year’s conference celebrates the Guild’s 50th Anniversary with “Visualize: Art Revealing Science.” This exhibition will be on view to the public for 3 months at the headquarters building of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Art Gallery in downtown Washington, D.C. In this beautiful space, on Monday evening, July 16th, we will have an opening reception to feature the great works of GNSI members and showcase the current state of science communication.

Check out the exhibit information, judging team, and the entry specifications on the Guild Conference website.

Sally Bensusen
Exhibition Coordinator
GNSI 2018 Conference

Message from the Chair

GNSI Members:

Don't miss this opportunity to enter your best scientific art in GNSI's upcoming 50th Anniversary Juried Exhibition! The deadline is March 31st, which is 10 days from now. The exhibit will be a special one you will definitely want to be part of, with accepted works displayed for 3 months at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Art Gallery in downtown Washington DC. At that beautiful space on Monday evening, July 16th, in conjunction with our 50th Anniversary Conference, we will have the opening reception, an event celebrating GNSI members' great work and the current state of amazing science communication we all contribute to.

To see the exhibit information: newly name judges, call for entries, and specification requirements, and link to online submission forms, consult our conference exhibit website.

Joel Floyd 
Chair, GNSI 2018 Conference

2018 GNSI Conf Registration Teaser Ornithology Collection at NMNH by Taina Litwak

 > 2018 GNSI Conf Registration Teaser Ornithology Collection at NMNH by Taina Litwak

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50th Anniversary Annual Conference registration

Registration for the 2018 GNSI Annual Conference in Washington DC, July 15-21, is now open! Review the offerings and register soon, classes and field trips are filling up quickly. Receive a $50 discount on early registration.

Join GNSI at a discounted rate

Never been a GNSI member before? Save $26 on a one-year digital membership when you register for the Annual Conference (regular fees apply on subsequent years). When going through the registration process simply check "I am a new member (discount subject to verification)".

> 2018 GNSI Conference logo by Trudy Nicholson

Notes and acknowledgments:

This blog post is a compilation of multiple blog articles and announcements relating to the 2018 GNSI Annual conference.

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