4th National Marine Art Conference
September 6th - 10th, 2023 | Albany, NY
Join the American Society of Marine Artists as we host the 4th National Marine Art Conference in Albany, NY from September 6th through 10th, 2023.
The National Marine Art Conference, a brainchild of former President, Kim Shaklee, F/ASMA, brings marine artists together to exchange information on the art and business of marine art. The conferences are a time of learning and feasting as we celebrate our shared pursuit. Each day will feature demonstrations by ASMA Fellows and Signature artists, informative lectures and tours to important regional museums. Join us to rub shoulders with leaders in the field and paint together on the historic Watervliet waterfront during Tugboat Days.
Wednesday, September 6th
3:45 pm – 5:45 pm Pick up 4th NMAC Registration Packets
State Room - Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
25 Chapel St, Albany, NY 12210
(518) 432-7000
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Casual Kick-off Dinner with Cocktails and Marine Trivia after Dinner Green Salad, Caesar Salad, Mac and Cheese, Grilled Pork Loin, Roasted Vegetables, 2 drink tickets per person included – private room upstairs from 6:00 to 10 p.m. all inclusive for $35 per person, including room and gratuity. Additional drinks may be purchase separately. Marine Trivia with prizes following dinner. ½ mile drive to the hotel – 8-minute walk.
C. H. Evans at the Albany Pump Station
19 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207
(518) 447-9000
Thursday, September 7th
7:30 am – 8:30 am How ASMA Works – Nick Fox, ASMA President
State Room -Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
25 Chapel St, Albany, NY 12210
(518) 432-7000
9:00 am-10:45 am Plein Air Paint out - Waterford Harbor -1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford, NY Grab your painting gear and come join in the fun with multiple Fellows and Signature members at this plein air painting event! Onlookers welcome to survey the wide variety of styles, mediums and techniques!
11:00 am –12:30 pm Featured Demonstration: Rick J. Delanty, Painter
ASMA Signature Member - San Clemente, CA
Waterford Harbor - 1 Tugboat Ally, Waterford, NY 12188
12:30 – 2 pm Lunch break - Various restaurants in downtown Waterford, NY
2 p.m. - 3:30 pm Featured Demonstration: Neal Hughes, Painter
Fellow, ASMA – Medford, New Jersey
Waterford Harbor - 1 Tugboat Ally, Waterford, NY 12188
4 pm - 5:30 pm Happy Hour/McGrievey's Restaurant & Irish Pub - 91 Broad St., Waterford, NY
Members will gather for "Happy Hour" to share coversation from the day's activities. Artist 1 may wish to make dinner
reservations with a smaller group of members
Friday, September 8th
7:30 am - 9:00 am Tech Discussion over Breakfast – Nicolas Fox, President
State Room – (Off of the Main Lobby)
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
25 Chapel St, Albany, NY 12210
(518) 432-7000
9:30 am -11:00 am Featured Demonstration: Stewart White, Painter
Fellow/ASMA - Easton, MD
Hampton Inn Ballroom – 2nd Floor
11:20-12:30 pm Lunch at Dawn's Victory Sport's CafeHampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
25 Chapel St, Albany, NY 12210
(518) 432-7000
11:30 pm -12:30 pm Lunch at Dawn's Victory Sport's Cafe
10 Sheridan Avenue, – Albany, NY - (Directly across the Street from the Hampton Inn & Suite)
*Must pre-order sandwiches online. Lunch will beserved at 11:30 so members will be ready to go for the bus trip.
12:30 - 12:50 pm Board bus to Norman Rockwell Museum at the Hampton Inn and Suites
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm Norman Rockwell Museum – General Museum admission
9 Route 183
Stockbridge, MA 01262
413-298-4100 x 221
3:15 pm Board bus to Chesterwood
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Chesterwood ASMA Tour – Daniel Chester French, Sculptor
4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3579
5:15 pm Board bus for Group Dinner
6:00 pm Buffet Dinner at Moscatiello’s Family Italian Restaurant
99 North Greenbush Road
Troy, New York 12180
518.283.0809
ASMA members slide show Fellow-Russ Kramer
8:45 to 9:00 pm Board bus to return to Hampton Inn & Suites
9:20 -9 :30 pm Drop off Members at Hampton Inn & Suites- Downtown Albany
Saturday, September 10th
7:30 am – 8:45 am *Tech Breakfast 2 – Nicolas Fox, President
State Room - Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
25 Chapel St, Albany, NY 12210
(518) 432-7000
9:00 – 10:00 am Curators’ Lecture on the Hudson River Painters
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-4478
10:00 am -12:00 pm Featured Demonstrator: Don Demers, Painter
Fellow/ASMA – Eliot, ME
Fellow Don Demers will be painting the motion of the sea and how a sailing vessel moves w ithin it.
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Box Lunch
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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Featured Demonstrator: Len Tantillo, Painter
Fellow/ ASMA – Nassau, NY
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2:30 pm - 4:00 pm FELLOWS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:
“What makes a strong painting and a strong portfolio?” Don Demers leads a discussion in the fundamentals of a
successful painting, from concept to drawing, composition, techniques and the intangibles that make it a thoughtful work
of art rather than a common picture.
Several Fellows will share their unique insight as to what they look for when jurying exhibitions and annual portfolio
reviews for advancement to Signature Member and Fellowship in the Society.
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4:30 -6:00 p.m. 19th ASMA National Exhibition Opening Reception
125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-4478
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6:45 pm - 10:00 pm Cocktails and ASMA Captain’s Dinner - Catered by Yono's Restaurant
Ballroom – Hampton Inn and Suites – Catered by Yono’s Restaurant
Sunday - September 11th
9:00 am -10:30 pm Farewell to Guests
12:30 pm Boat trip on the Hudson River - Tickets: $28.00 (Dutch Apple Tours) - order tickets in advance. Boarding begins at 12:30
