Kay WalkingStick, Remnant of Cataclysm, mixed-media painting with wax, 28 x 56 inches; courtesy of the artist

The Second National Conference
of Encaustic Painting
June 6–8, 2008
Montserrat College of Art

Post-conference Workshops
June 9–11, 2008

Dear Conferees,

On behalf of Montserrat College of Art, I invite you to join Joanne Mattera, Conference Director, and me here in Beverly, Massachusetts for the Second National Encaustic Painting Conference.

It's an exciting time of growth and transformation on our campus; Montserrat has new leadership, President Helena J. Sturnick, Ph.D. whose vision is to position the College as the premiere small art college in the nation, and it has already begun. One of the College's many exciting plans is for a new residence hall "student village" that will symbolize our close-knit community of artists and teachers, which will house Encaustic conferees in 2010.

The Encasutic Conference exemplifies the goal of our president and trustees to spread the word about the vital learning community that Montserrat offers and to demonstrate our mission to educate, through mentorship and community, the contemporary artist.

Come enjoy a range of panels, encaustic demonstrations, conversations and exhibitions. If you can, stay on for the three days of workshops and hone your skills and knowledge under the guidance of the experts. I look forward to welcoming you in person.

See you in June!

Laura Olmstead Tonelli
Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs

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This year's keynote speaker will be Kay WalkingStick, whose work is in the collection of many museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Th event is expected to draw a full capacity of 300, so early registration is advised. Click on montserratencausticconference.blogspot.com/2008/01/updated-conference-schedule.html for details. Montserrat residence halls will be opened to guests this year.