John Howard Sanden and Simmie Knox at 2001 PAF at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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The Advisory Board of ASOPA
is a distinguished group of persons comprised mainly of
accomplished men and women portrait artists. The Advisory
Board does include some individuals who have other talents
and are very interested in the field of portraiture. All
the Advisory Board members and officers have rotating terms
to ensure that fresh ideas and methods are created developed
and implemented.
The Advisory Board of ASOPA is a representational, international
and active Advisory Board. Because ASOPA has patrons in
all 50 states and 34 countries, it is important that our Advisory
Board represents different geographical areas of
this country and world.
Many of these same artists participate in the various regional
portrait events sponsored by ASOPA. Some Advisory Board
members will also represent various regional affiliated
ASOPA chapters across the country to ensure that each chapter
has representation on the Advisory Board of ASOPA. |
| ASOPA Features |
The Portrait Signature
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The journal of the American Society of Portrait
Artists, is the foremost portrait journal in the world
today. Featured artists included noted artists such as Frank
Mason, Richard Schmid, Harvey Dinnerstein, Richard Lack,
the late Bettina Steinke, Nelson Shanks, James Childs, Richard Whitney and others. Articles on marketing,
technical approaches to painting, use of the Internet and
computers, and advice on advertising are just some important
topics covered in this informative publication. |
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| Portrait Arts Festival (PAF) |
Jamie Wyeth at the 2001 PAF |
The Society sponsors the gala Portrait Arts Festival. The
program includes an international portrait competition,
various subjects and speakers, portrait demonstrations,
and panel discussions. This meeting is the most prestigious
and impressive of its kind today and allows patrons to forum
with contemporaries. |
| Listing on the Society Web Site |
All patrons are listed on the web site according
to city and state unless they request otherwise. This is
a valuable tool in marketing, as thousands of potential
clients view the site weekly to find artists in their areas.
Numerous ASOPA patrons have gotten prominent commissions
from this exposure on the web site An additional feature
is the thumbnail/link. For a nominal fee, the artist meeting
certain criteria may have a thumbnail image of one portrait
next to his/her name. Click
here to view the requirements for thumbnails.
Those who are winners in an ASOPA portrait competition will receive a thumbnail image and winner's notation next to their name at no charge. |
| Discounts |
 As a Patron you will receive discounts on Utrecht Art Supplies. Utrecht (www.utrecht.com) offers a 10% discount on all Utrecht brand items and a 5% discount on all other items they sell. In order to get
this discount, you must order from their catalog and state that you are an ASOPA Patron when placing the order. Call 800.223-9132 to request a catalog or visit their website.
Other discounts are available for ASOPA patrons through reduced fees to attend all ASOPA events. See our schedule of scheduled events. |
| Travel |
 All patrons are encouraged to make their travel arrangements
for Society events through the exclusive travel agent of ASOPA, Fair Winds
Travel. Certain discounts may apply. Call them at 1-800-228-4155.
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Patronage |
Patronage is open to anyone interested in promoting the fine art of portraiture. ASOPA encourages you to make a tax deductible contribution to help keep the classical tradition of portraiture alive. |
