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Broadway Show - The Lion King
Thursday, September 28
5:30pm – 11:30pm
Join us for an Evening at a Broadway Show!
We will have door to door transportation arranged.
5:30pm pick up at the Hotel Lobby
7:00pm Show
The show is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
Departure Back to the Hotel after the Show.
Price does NOT include Dinner. Please eat prior to departure. You will have a couple of minutes prior to the show start to grab something quick in the area.
We need you to decide as soon as possible as we need to book the group price and arrange the tour bus. Tickets are limited.
Maximum number: 27
IGMA Members $199.00 / Non-Members $210.00
The Gathering of the Guild: Desserts & Demonstrations
Friday, September 29
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Be sure to join us for this popular event on Friday evening. We will be offering complimentary desserts, while you visit our artists demonstrating their crafts, catch up with friends, and enjoy this casual and fun event!
Check back for our list of demonstrators.
Complimentary Event: FREE to all Members and Non-Members
Guild Show Preview
Saturday, September 30
8:30 - 10:30am
Early admission before the general public to purchase the unique and exquisite items handmade by our Artisans and Fellows.
$25 IGMA Members and $35 Guests (includes 2-day admission).
IGMA Member Preview Ticket Guest Preview Ticket
Child Project - Mini Girl Scout Cookie Booth in a Cookie Box
Saturday, September 30
12:00 pm - 4:30pm
We will be hosting two local Girl Scout Troops to help them accomplish some of the requirements for their Girl Scout Miniatures Badge. Badges will be awarded at a later date by the Troop Leaders after they complete all badge requirements.
We are opening this up to other children as well. Boys and girls from 8 to 12 are welcome to join in in the fun!!
Free Project for any child. Pizza lunch is included.
Sponsored by Donations from our Generous IGMA Members.
PLEASE SAVE AND BRING YOUR EMPTY COOKIE BOXES
Complimentary Event but registration is limited so please register below.
If you are interested in donating to make this event possible, please click on the red button below or email Linda Zechel (guildshowdirector@igma.org) for supplies donations.
We would love to send all our Future Miniaturists home with a great project and some personal crafting supplies.
Any extra donated funds after the project is completed will be donated to a local Animal shelter determined by the Girl Scout Troop that they will visit as a community service project.
Live Auction of Fine Miniatures
Saturday, September 30
5:00pm
Social Hour/Cash Bar & Live Auction
Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on and win some wonderful miniature items for your collection!
If you are interested in donating to the Guild Auction, click here for more information.
Silent Auctions
Friday 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Saturday 11:00am – 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Sunday 11:00am – 12:30pm
How Does a Silent Auction Work?
At a silent auction, each item has its own specific bid sheet where guests can place their bids. When the time is up, the last and highest bidder wins! Check out and get your item at the end of the sale.
Sit Down DINNER and Author Marianne Malone of The Sixty-Eight Rooms
Saturday, September 30
6:30pm in the SKY Ballroom on the 12th Floor
Filled with magic, mystery, miniatures, and adventure, The Sixty-Eight Rooms is the perfect series for Miniaturists! They are set in the Famous Art Institute of Chicago. Her imagination combines miniatures, time traveling and all miniaturists' fantasy of shrinking down and going inside miniatures! Such a great read! All of her books are available on Amazon!
Your registration confirmation will serve as your ticket.
The last day to register for the dinner and speaker is Sunday September 11, 2023. We need to give the Hotel an accurate headcount.
No refunds will be given after Sunday Sept 11, 2023 so if you paid and need to cancel please do so prior to Sunday 11, 2023.
IGMA Members $59.00 / Non-Members $64.00
IGMA Annual Meeting
Sunday, October 1
8:30am - 9:30am
You are invited to the Annual Meeting of the International Guild of Miniature Artisans.
FREE Event - Selling your Adored Collection?
Sunday, October 1
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hosted by Darren Scala of D. Thomas Fine Miniatures LLC
Thinking about selling your adored miniatures collection? Perhaps you are downsizing your assortment or looking to make room for more miniatures (who knew little things take up so much space?!).
Join Darren Scala as he takes you through all of your options when considering the sale or donation of your adored tiny treasures. With extensive knowledge and experience with estate planning and auctions, Darren will help you make the best decision for how to usher your curated collection to new happy homes.
Presentation will be during the IGMA Guild show so take a break from shopping and rest your feet for an hour.
Darren also hosts the online interview series “MEET THE MINIATURIST,” where viewers meet and hear from miniaturists from all over the world. Darren is an active volunteer for IGMA, the International Guild of Miniature Artisans. In his free time, Darren is a mentor and volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation Hudson Valley New York Chapter.
While this a free event, seating is limited per the room size so please register for your free ticket.
Show your phone or bring your printed free ticket. We will also have a list of attendees.
Broadway Show - Aladdin
Sunday, October 1
5:30pm – 11:30pm
Join us for an Evening at a Broadway Show!
We will have door to door transportation arranged.
5:30pm pick up at the Hotel Lobby
6:30pm Show
The show is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
Departure Back to the Hotel after the Show.
Price does NOT include Dinner. Please eat prior to departure. You will have a couple of minutes prior to the show start to grab something quick in the area.
We need you to decide as soon as possible as we need to book the group price and arrange the tour bus. Tickets are limited.
Maximum number: 27
IGMA Members $199.00 / Non-Members $210.00