caa-2015-final-program

BOOK AND TRADE FAIR
Thursday–Friday, February 12–13, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday, February 14, 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
Americas Exhibit Hall, Levels I and II, New York Hilton Midtown
The Book and Trade Fair hosts more than 120 publishers, art
materials manufacturers, and services in the arts. Stop by to explore
their wares and projects and talk to them about yours. Meet an
editor, find a great book, test a new ink, chat with authors, and more!
• See the newest art books, journals, and magazines
• Attend book signings
• Test the latest materials and tools and watch demonstrations
• Discuss your book ideas with experienced art editors
• Meet the editors of The Art Bulletin, Art Journal, and caa.reviews
• Learn about new survey textbooks and teaching aids for
your classroom
• Try out those brushes you’ve been eyeing and test the newest
portable easel
• Investigate digital-image resources for your classroom or library
• Pick up brochures for programs in advanced degrees and
foreign studies
• Join a national arts-advocacy organization
• Apply for a residency program
• Learn about academic testing and research firms
• Meet with representatives from professional associations
EXHIBITOR SESSIONS
Friday, February 13
12:30–2:00 PM
West Ballroom, 3rd Floor
Testing for Quality in Artists Materials: What It Can Mean
for the Future of Your Art
Chair: Sarah Sands, Golden Artist Colors
A discussion around the types of quality testing that artist materials
undergo but which often go unnoticed or are taken for granted.
From lightfastness to flexibility, from adhesion to chemical sensitivity,
all of these areas of testing can impact and shape the future
of your artwork. Do you know what tests your own art materials
have undergone How does one have confidence in how these
materials will perform and age
Participants will include Michael Skalka, National Gallery of Art;
Robert Gamblin, Gamblin Artist Colors; and Richard Frumess, R&F
Handmade Paints.
Saturday, February 14
12:30–2:00 PM
How to Get Published and How to Get Read
Trianon Ballroom, 3rd Floor
Chairs: Sarah Sidoti, Kath Burton, and Tara Golebiewski,
Taylor & Francis Group
A wide variety of art materials will be on view, and many of the
experts who manufacture them will be on hand to discuss their
products, which include:
• Paints and brushes
• Graphic materials and graphic-design supplies
• Paper
• Frames
• Easels and tools
• Printmaking supplies
• Ceramics, sculpting, and modeling supplies
• Digital-studio supplies
• Photographic, video, and film supplies
Admission is FREE with your conference registration badge. For
those not registered for the full conference, Exhibit Hall tickets are
available onsite in the registration area during the conference.
Member: $15, with credit card, check, or cash
Nonmember: $25, with credit card, check, or cash
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