Keith Rocco Sketch

Wanted to pass this along from our friend Keith Rocco.

He's donated this pencil sketch for our auction at this summers show. The drawing can also be seen in his latest book on page 234. He's been gracious enough to donate the original for the auction.

Enjoy!

Since my last posting 2 things have come in regard to the APG show.

First the awards time has changed. The awards ceremony was originally planned for Sat night immediately after the BBQ. We've now moved to 1pm on Sunday afternoon. Hope that doesn't affect any ones flights.

Second. John Jefferies has notified me that the vendors tables are going fast. To keep anyone from being disappointed or left out, I strongly encourage anyone planning to come to the show as a vendor to contact John and book your table(s) ASAP. You can reach him at birchtreejohn@aol.com or call him at 516-379-4464.

We will also be posting more info on the competetion ie catagories, judgng times etc, very soon.

Stay tuned.

Thanks,

Mike

Sorry it's taken so long to get something new posted here. Lots of things are happening with the APG and it's sometimes hard to keep up.

First and most importantly we have a DRAFT of the show schedule. I'll post it here but keep in mind times can be subject to change.

Keith Rocco, Ron Tunison, and Terry Karselis have all agreed to donate pieces of their work as raffle prizes in addition to the GPS and Shep Paine book. We'll post pictures as soon as we have them. Raffle tickets are now on sale for the raffle. If you're not familiar with the raffle the 1st place winner will win a custom bust sculpted and painted by Matt Springer. Rules for the raffle are on our website at artistpreservationgroup.com/raffle.htm

You can also now book your room at the Wyndam directly from our site. Go to http://www.wyndham.com/groupeventsnew/mdtge_artist/main.wnt If you are arriving before Aug 5 or staying later than Aug 12 should contact the Wyndam directly to receive the special show rates.

We've had some question about tours prior to Aug 7 and after the 9th. If you are interested in something please let me know and if there is enough interest we can arrange something. There may be a fee involved as we may need to hire a licensed guide. Call or write 540-343-2241 or infomikeapg@aol.com

Hats off to Bob Langenberg and Jim Marshall. They raised almost $2000 at a reception they had in Montgomery, AL for the flag project. APG members under the supervision of Matt Springer and John Lea raised over $2500 at the Atlanta Show. $500 of that money came directly from the Atlanta Club as their annual donation. Another special mention should go to Jon Harbuck. His Little Round Top vignette sold for $1000 to a collector. All of that money goes to the APG. Thanks to everyone that manned the table, sold raffle tickets, memberships, and kits. Thanks to the Atlanta Club for their hospitality and donation as well.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the MFCA Show. Be sure to stop by the table and say hi.

Regards,

Mike Stelzel


DRAFT Schedule as of 03/6/09

Friday 7 Aug 09
8-11 Vendor Set up
11-6 Registration Display Opens
10 am The Myths of Gettysburg. Park Guide. High Water Mark 60 min.
4 pmThe Wheatfield and Rose Farm. Licensed Battlefield Guide TBA 60min.
7:00-9:00pm Vendor's Cocktail Party Wyndam Hotel.
TBA Seminar
TBA Seminar
Saturday 8-Aug 09
9-12 Registration
900 Vendor Room open
1000-1200 Uniform and Artifact Exhibit. Greg Goodell NPS. Visitors Center 40min (3 presentations) **
TBA Seminar
TBA Seminar
2:00 Auction
4:00 Little Round Top. Park Licensed Battlefield Guide Little Round Top 60min
4:30 Vendor and Exhibit room close
6:30 BBQ ** Awards will be presented immediately after the BBQ (nlt 8pm)

Sunday 9 Aug 09
0900 Vendor and exhibit rooms open
1000 Pickett’s Charge Tour Park Guide. Virginia Monument 2 hours1300 Show Closes.

Tours and Presentations.
Friday 11:00 Myths of Gettysburg- High Water Mark. Learn what's fact or fiction about the battle. Presented by the National Park Service Friday
4:00 The Wheatfield- TBA. This tour will focus on the fighting on the second day at the Wheatfield and Rose Farm. Included will be an examination of period photographs. ** Presented by a Licensed Battlefield Guide

Sat 10:00 Uniform and Artifact Exhibit Visitors Center. Greg Goodell Curator for the Park will present some of articles from the parks collection not on display. Greg will also speak about the collection and the history of some of the artifacts. Because of limited space in the curatorial space we will have 3 groups of 20 for 40 minutes at a time. ** Greg Goodell.

Sat 4:00 Little Round Top- Little Round Top. Learn about the fighting on Little Round Top scene of the 20th Maine's heroic stand. ** Presented by a Licensed Battlefield Guide.

Sun 10-12 Pickett’s Charge. Learn the facts of the infamous charge including the participation of the 5th Alabama and its colors. Be prepared to walk 1 mile from the Virginia Monument to Cemetery Hill and back. Old shoes are recommended especially if there has been recent rain. The ground can also be wet in low spots even during dry weather. Group will meet at the Virginia Monument NLT 1000. If you choose not to walk back to your car after the presentation arrangements should be made to be picked up on Cemetery Hill. Directions: From the entrance to the Wyndam Complex turn left and follow Route 30 through town to the ... follow road to the Virginia Monument on left. Park in designated area. Approximate travel time 15 min. Presented by the National Park Service

Seminars

Historical Art- Capturing the Past - A 40 minute slide show by Keith Rocco and past historical artists. Keith explains the method that both he and artists such as Remington, Meissonier, and Detaille used to create this genre of art. Keith Rocco 40 min TBA **

Airbrushing Techniques - Chris Mrosko 60 min TBA **

Shepard Paine - Vignettes and Diorama Composition **

Bill Merklin - Converting figures. 60 min TBA **

Matt Springer- Sculpting and Painting The Hancock Bust

** Sign Up required.