<![CDATA[Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Northwest - Member Announcements]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:56:21 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Quick Summer 2022 Recap - We're In-Person Again!]]>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 19:58:15 GMThttp://www.gnsinw.org/member-announcements/quick-summer-2022-recap-were-in-person-againIt's been a challenge for many of us to emerge from our COVID cocoons, but we finally held some in-person meetups and events this summer! Members chatted and sketched outdoors together, volunteered at DinoFest with the Burke Museum, and also met virtually to catch-up and talk about upcoming opportunities. We will hold more in-person and as well as virtual meetups for members soon!
]]><![CDATA[Volunteer Call - Burke days 2017-2018]]>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 06:38:22 GMThttp://www.gnsinw.org/member-announcements/volunteer-call-burke-days-2017-2018
Call for Volunteers: Family Days at the Burke 2017-2018

Where:
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
UW Campus at 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98195

When:
Amazing Animals – Saturday, November 12 2017
Dino Weekend - Saturday, Mar. 3 2018 and Sunday, Mar. 4 2018

Who:
GNSI-NW members are invited to contribute to these well-attended community events.

What:
GNSI-NW members are needed to assist on event day with:
• Setting up a scientific illustration table/booth at 9:30 am
• Staffing the scientific illustration table/booth - 10 am to 1 pm, 1 to 4 pm, or both
• Interacting with a public of all ages while sharing/demonstrating illustration skills using museum’s specimens.
• Taking down the scientific illustration/booth at 4 pm

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Please contact Véronique Robigou at verorn@comcast.net if interested
]]><![CDATA[WSCC Exhibit in 2018]]>Fri, 12 May 2017 20:41:11 GMThttp://www.gnsinw.org/member-announcements/wscc-exhibit-in-2018The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Northwest will be mounting a juried exhibition at the Washington State Convention Center from July 2018 through September 2018. The exhibition (working title of “Views From the West”) will be in the smaller space on the second level and the number of works will be limited to 30 to 40 pieces. In order to comply with the WSCC contract the exhibition must be juried. Any suggestions for jurors will be appreciated. Further information about the exhibit will be coming in the near further. If you are interested in helping to organize this exhibition please contact Barbara Ierulli on the contact form on the exhibits page.

Keep checking back to that page as the event progresses.
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]]><![CDATA[ Volunteer Call - Burke Days 2016-2017]]>Tue, 09 Aug 2016 03:00:59 GMThttp://www.gnsinw.org/member-announcements/-volunteer-call-burke-days-2016-2017
Call for Volunteers: Burke Days 2016-2017

Where:
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
UW Campus at 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98195

When:
Bug Blast - Sunday, Sept. 18 2016
Birds at the Burke - Saturday, Oct. 8 2016
Meet the Mammals - Saturday, Nov. 5 2016
Archaeology Day - Saturday, Jan. 21 2017
Dino Day - Saturday, Mar. 11 2017 and Sunday, Mar. 12 2017
NOTE: The event has become so popular that it will run over 2 days in 2017!

Who:
GNSI-NW members are invited to contribute to these well-attended community events.

What:
GNSI-NW members are needed to assist on event day with:
Setting up a scientific illustration table/booth at 9:30 am
Staffing the scientific illustration table/booth - 10 am to 1 pm, 1 to 4 pm, or both
Interacting with a public of all ages while sharing/demonstrating illustration skills using museum’s specimen.
Taking down the scientific illustration/booth at 4 pm

Please contact Véronique Robigou at verorn@comcast.net if interested
]]><![CDATA[Nature's Call: Natural History of the West]]>Sat, 30 Apr 2016 07:56:19 GMThttp://www.gnsinw.org/member-announcements/natures-call-natural-history-of-the-west
Clymer Museum and Gallery <clymermuseum.com>
416 North Pearl Street, Ellensburg, WA

Exhibit by artists of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Northwest
Opening on First Friday, May 6 2016, 5 to 7 pm
The exhibit will run from May 6 through June 25 2016

In Nature’s Call, members of the GNSI-NW present a survey of work inspired by the wildlife and natural history of the Northwest. Some of the species are familiar and favorite local inhabitants, while others represent more obscure forms of life, be it a oreodont - a prehistoric ruminating pig-like creature from the region or a deep-sea tubeworm that lives in the harsh environment around deep-sea hydrothermal vents in the Pacific Ocean.
]]><![CDATA[Environmental Writer's Workshop Presented by the Burke Museum ]]>Sun, 27 Mar 2016 21:09:28 GMThttp://www.gnsinw.org/member-announcements/environmental-writers-workshop-presented-by-the-burke-museumWorkshop opportunity for GNSI-NW members who are interested in blending words and illustrations.

Saturday, April 16, 2016
9 AM - 5 PM
$100 registration fee; 10% discount for Burke Members

Join award-winning authors Knute Berger, Michelle Nijhuis, and Maria Mudd Ruth as they lead classroom and field-based sessions. They bring years of experience as writers, researchers, and teachers. Each is an attentive observer who weaves together history, science, and field time into well-crafted, thought-provoking writing about the natural and cultural world.

Sign up soon! Class space is limited; lunch provided.
Scholarships available with valid student ID; to request an application,  email burked@uw.edu.
 For more information, please visit:  http://www.burkemuseum.org/calendar/environmental-writers-workshop



]]><![CDATA[Volunteer Call - Burke Dino Day - March 12 2016]]>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:40:01 GMThttp://www.gnsinw.org/member-announcements/volunteer-call-burke-dino-day-march-12-2016
Hello members,

Thank you Rachael, Cyndi, and Katherine for helping out at "Archaeology Day" at the
Burke museum this past Saturday!
We all had fun drawing intriguing and even mysterious artifacts. We also enjoyed
discussing scientific illustration with curious adults and encouraging children to
express their talent while drawing or coloring specimens of arrow heads.

"Dino Day" is coming fast on the tail of Archaeology Day! On Saturday - March 12, 2016
If you love dinosaurs or are curious about paleo and fossil digs all over the world, I
encourage you to join us on that day. It is the most popular family event at the museum
every year. Lots of fun and learning!

Rachael and I will tend a "Science Illustrators at Work!" area but we still need a couple
more volunteers to make this day a success!
http://www.burkemuseum.org/calendar/dino-day
Ideally, we need one more volunteer for the morning (10am-1pm) and another for the afternoon
(1-4pm).

Thank you for considering this opportunity. I look forward to hearing back from you very soon.

Véronique

Please, contact Véronique at verorn@comcast.net if you are interested
Where:
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
UW Campus at 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98195

When:
Archaeology Day - Saturday, March 12, 2016

Who:
GNSI-NW members are invited to contribute to these popular, well-attended community events.

What:
GNSI-NW members are needed to assist on event day with:

    Setting up a scientific illustration table/booth at 9:30 am
    Staffing the scientific illustration table/booth - 10 am to 1 pm, 1 to 4 pm, or both
    Interact with a public of all ages and share/demonstrate illustration skills using selected museum’s specimen.
    Taking down the scientific illustration/booth at 4 pm
]]><![CDATA[Call for volunteers for "Archaeology Day" at the Burke on February 20, 2016]]>Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:22:00 GMThttp://www.gnsinw.org/member-announcements/call-for-volunteers-for-archaeology-day-at-the-burke-on-february-20-2016GNSI-NW will contribute to "Archaeology Day" on Saturday, February 20, 2016.
We need volunteers for the event!
http://www.burkemuseum.org/calendar/archaeology-day

Please, contact Véronique at verorn@comcast.net if you are interested

Where:
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
UW Campus at 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98195

When:
Archaeology Day - Saturday, Feb 20, 2016

Who:
GNSI-NW members are invited to contribute to these popular, well-attended community events.

What:
GNSI-NW members are needed to assist on event day with:

    Setting up a scientific illustration table/booth at 9:30 am
    Staffing the scientific illustration table/booth - 10 am to 1 pm, 1 to 4 pm, or both
    Interact with a public of all ages and share/demonstrate illustration skills using selected museum’s specimen.
    Taking down the scientific illustration/booth at 4 pm

]]><![CDATA[Call for Nominations]]>Sun, 18 Oct 2015 22:05:44 GMThttp://www.gnsinw.org/member-announcements/call-for-nominations
It's time for GNSI-NW elections! All members should receive an official email message with nomination info on October 18.  The plan is to accept nominations (and volunteers) through November 1st. After that we'll confirm nominations and put together a ballot for November voting.

Since it's important that nobody go into a volunteer position blind, here's some more information about the responsibilities of board members:

President: 
  • Runs board meetings
  • Responsible for maintaining digital records for the guild
  • Runs elections
  • Usually writes a letter to the membership for the newsletter
  • Responsible for short annual report to GNSI (National)
  • Stores a box with some physical records for the guild
  • Should be a National GNSI member

Vice President:
  • Responsible for taking over the president's duties if necessary
  • Assists the president
  • Coordinates quarterly meetings
  • Should be a National GNSI member

Treasurer:
  • Responsible for chapter bank account, bills, funds and financial record keeping
  • Reports regularly to the IRS (requires an email address and access)
  • Typically works with Excel or other spreadsheet program
  • Updates signers of the bank account (requires a visit to the bank)
  • Pays guild expenses
  • Maintains a financial record box for the guild
  • Should be a National GNSI member

Secretary:
  • Takes minutes during committee meetings
  • Types up a meeting summary after every meeting to submit to committee for approval
  • Provides printed copies of meeting summaries to the Historian (volunteer position) and Newsletter Editor
  • Type other documents for the guild as necessary
  • Sign up as signatory on guild bank account (requires a trip to the bank)
  • Should be comfortable with word processing software
  • Should be a National GNSI member

Membership Secretary:
  • Report membership status and issues to executive committee
  • Maintain current roster with contact information for all guild members
  • Check GNSI-NW PO Box on a monthly basis plus more often from November 15 to January 15
  • Renew PO Box fee annually in September
  • Keep paper copies of new member forms
  • Send electronic welcome message to new members
  • Invite new members to submit artist information to the guild website
  • Send electronic thank you note to non-renewing members for their past membership
  • Keep abreast of member interests and preferences and present that information to the executive committee
  • Send checks for membership fees and donations to the treasurer
  • Maintain digital roster
  • Update digital roster quarterly
  • Respond to membership inquiries
  • Keep tabs on recruitment opportunities

Newsletter Editor:
  • Solicit upcoming news and events from members
  • Assemble and write copy for newsletter
  • Should be comfortable with page layout software and editing

Website Manager:
  • Maintains the chapter's website through Weebly
  • Updates member information on the website
  • Updates the chapter's Facebook page

Program Manager:
  • Responsible for coordinating workshops and other chapter programs
  • This is a new elected position

Exhibit Manager:
  • Responsible for coordinating chapter exhibits
  • This is a new elected position
]]><![CDATA[ Meet the Mammals]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2015 02:47:43 GMThttp://www.gnsinw.org/member-announcements/-meet-the-mammals
Thank you Laura, Krister, Cyndi, and Jennifer for your participation in Birds at the Burke!
The museum reported that it was the most well attended Birds event ever. Thanks to you, GNSI-NW contributed to this success!

We are now looking for volunteers for "Meet the Mammals" on Saturday, November 14!
Please, contact Véronique at verorn@comcast.net if you are interested

http://www.burkemuseum.org/events/browse/meet_the_mammals15

Where:
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
UW Campus at 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98195

When:
Meet the Mammals - Saturday, Nov. 14 2015

Who:
GNSI-NW members are invited to contribute to these popular, well-attended community events.

What:
GNSI-NW members are needed to assist on event day with:

    Setting up a scientific illustration table/booth at 9:30 am
    Staffing the scientific illustration table/booth - 10 am to 1 pm, 1 to 4 pm, or both
    Interact with a public of all ages and share/demonstrate illustration skills using selected museum’s specimen.
    Taking down the scientific illustration/booth at 4 pm

Please contact Véronique Robigou at verorn@comcast.net if interested
Picture
Birds at the Burke - Oct.12, 2015 Credit: Photo by V. Robigou
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