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THE ART OF THE PORTRAIT ^®
April 30 - May 2, 1999 Washington, DC

Daniel E. Greene

Everett Raymond Kinstler

William F. Draper Gold Medal Recipient

Dr. Alan M. Fern Director, Nat'l Portrait Gallery

Burton Silverman

Gordon Wetmore

Edward Jonas

Wende Caporale

Ann ManryKenyon

Tom Donahue

Bart Lindstrom

Stephen Doherty Editor, American Artist Magazine

Beverly McNeil Portrait Brokers of America

Jac ReVille Portraits South

Ruth Reeves The Portrait Source

Calvin J. Goodman Art Marketing Consultant

The success of The Art of the Portrait®, the first annual - sold out - conference of the Portrait Society, was beyond our most optimistic expectations. It was one of the largest portrait painting gatherings ever, and the first time so many nationally known portrait artists, with such distinguished credentials, were on the same program together. Over 530 participants from all over the United States (representatives from 47 states) and dozens from countries outside the United States attended the first annual Portrait Scoiety Conference. The sold-out conference was held in the Washington, D.C. area at the Hyatt Regency Reston, April 30 - May 2, 1999. We had many memorable moments together.

The entire weekend was truly inspirational. The demonstrations by Everett Raymond Kinstler, William Draper, Burton Silverman and others were intriguing. Dr. Alan Fern, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, was the keynote speaker, and William Draper was presented with the Portrait Society's highest honor, the Gold Medal. Draper is widely know as the Dean of American Portraiture as he has proven his commitment to art throughout his illustrious international career. The Portrait Society's first International Competition brought forth some of the finest works by artists seen in this country. The level of work submitted truly sets the bar for this competition at the highest level. The memorable weekend ended with a visual feast provided by the John Singer Sargent exhibit at the National Gallery of Art.

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