Fish Carving Competition in the Great Lakes Region
Grand Rapids, Michigan March 16-18, 2012 I am pleased to announce a new fish carving competition centered in the heart of the awesome Great Lakes region at Grand Rapids, Michigan. This exciting new venue for carvers is being added to the already highly successful Michigan Taxidermy Association show and competition held March 16-18. (which just happens to coincide with a large steelhead run up the Grand River) Having judged the fish taxidermy at the MTA show several times I know that this quality show is extremely well run and is highly attended.
Part of what makes this show so special is that it is also held in conjunction with the Ultimate Sport Fishing and RV Show. I am told that this large fishing/outdoor recreation show will annually draw in upwards of 70,000 people so this should make taxidermists and fish carvers alike sit up and take notice. I know of no other venue anywhere where carvers can get this kind of excellent exposure to their art. And if that`s not enough for you to see and do the local carving club the Woodland Carvers Association annual show is also under the same roof and fills a large room with beautiful carvings of all types.
While recognizing that this carving show is still in its infancy, I`m convinced that all the pieces are in place to someday grow into a very successful, competitive and educational fish carving competition. This year, I will be giving a seminar on fish painting at the MTA show that should interest the carvers and I`ve also agreed to help jump start the show by donating a hands-on fish head carving workshop on March 13-14. In addition, rumor has it that World Champion Josh Guge will also be giving a seminar at the MTA show. For more information on any of the shows or educational opportunities go to www.clarkschreibeis.com or MTA President Joe Miles at (517) 795-3810.
Clark will also be teaching and/or judging at these locations in 2012:
- January 12th through 15th, 2012
The First Bi-Annual United Taxidermists Association EXPO and Competition
Pasco Red Lion Hotel, Pasco, Washington.
Contact Craig Lewis at (509) 995-6299 or
www.utataxidermy.com
- February 19th through 26th, 2012
The 2012 World Taxidermy Championships
Exhibition Centre Salzburg, Salzburg,Austria
Sponsored by Breakthrough Magazine (800) 783-7266 and Reed Exhibitions Messe Salzburg in cooperation with the National Guild of Furriers, and the European Taxidermy Federation.
Visit World Taxidermy Championships
- March 14th through 18th, 2012
The 30th Annual Michigan Taxidermist Association Convention & Competition
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Contact President Joe Miles at (517) 764-7277 or
VP/Competition Chairman Doug Veldhuis at 616-405-0391 or
www.MichiganTaxidermist.com
- March 22nd through 24th, 2012
The Montana Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition
Holiday Inn – Grand Montana Hotel, Billings, MT
Contact Paul Klar at 406-436-2145 or Bruce Babcock at 406-752-4504 or
MTtaxidermists.com
- April 13-15, 2012
Flickertail Woodcarvers Club
Workshop: Brown Trout Painting and Habitat Carving
Bismarck, North Dakota
Contact Frank Koch, (760) 480-2911