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INTERNATIONAL NETSUKE SOCIETY

Boston Convention 2024

October 10-14

Courtyard Boston Downtown

275 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02116

Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese art and the artistry of Japanese netsuke for a unique 5-day event. From Oct 10th to 14th, 2024, experts, collectors and educators will collaborate to share their wealth of experience and knowledge. Enjoy hands-on workshops, insightful lectures, and the chance to meet contemporary netsuke artists. Discover unique pieces in the Dealer's Room, and most importantly, have a fabulous time!

Early registration discounts until June 30. Learn more at netsuke.org/2024-Boston-Netsuke-Convention

LECTURERS & WORKSHOPS

Partial List - Will be updated as schedule becomes completed.

Joe Earle – Boston Museum of Fine Arts Netsuke Collection

Rosemary Bandini - TBD

David Butsumyo – Yokai

Robert DeMaria - Yatate

Adrian Heindrichs - Fugu

Kimura Ikuko – Contemporary Reconstruction of Classic Netsuke

Steve Koppich – Inro

Milton Stratos - Kiseruzutsu

SPECIAL EVENTS

Contemporary Artists Event

Panel of Experts

  • Member's Early Convention Registration – $750 
    Member's spouse or partner: $650
    Discounted rate until June 30, 2024

    After June 30, 2024:
    Member's Regular Convention Registration – $850
    Member's spouse or partner: $750


  • Non-Member Convention Registration – $900 

Day Passes include lectures, workshops, and dealer's room entry for all 5 days. Please see the schedule for each day's program. 

October 11, 2024 - Day Pass for Friday – $200

October 12, 2024 - Day Pass for Saturday – $200

October 13, 2024 - Day Pass for Sunday – $200

October 14, 2024 - Day Pass for Monday – $200
Does not include Final Dinner

  • Member's Early Convention Registration – $750 
    Member's spouse or partner: $650
    Discounted rate until June 30, 2024


  • Member's Regular Convention Registration – $850
    (after June 30, 2024)
    Member's spouse or partner: $750

  • Non-Member Convention Registration – $900 

October 11, 2024 - Day Pass for Friday – $200

October 12, 2024 - Day Pass for Saturday – $200

October 13, 2024 - Day Pass for Sunday – $200

October 14, 2024 - Day Pass for Monday – $200
Does not include Final Dinner

Daily Schedule for the INS Boston Convention

*The schedule is currently still being finalized*

Thursday

October 10, 2024

5:00 pm Registration Opens
6:00 pm Welcome Reception

Friday

October 11, 2024

9:00 am Registration 
9:30 am
Welcome
10:00 am - 10:45 am Lecture 
10:45 am - 11:15 am Coffee Break
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Lecture
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dealers Room

Saturday

October 12, 2024

9:15 am Announcements
9:30 am - 10:30 am Lecture
10:30 am - 11:00 am Coffee Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lecture/Workshops
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dealers Room

Sunday

October 13, 2024

9:15 am Announcements
9:30 am - 10:30 am Lecture
10:30 am - 11:00 am Coffee Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lecture/Workshops
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dealers Room

Monday

October 14, 2024

9:15 am Announcements
9:30 am - 10:30 am Lecture
10:30 am - 11:00 am Coffee Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Member’s Meeting
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Dealers Room
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm No Host Bar
7:30 pm Final Dinner


HOTEL


Courtyard Boston Downtown

275 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02116

TEL: 617-426-1400        HOTEL WEBSITE


The International Netsuke Society is vehemently opposed to the trafficking, trade or commerce of illegal ivory, horn or any other illegal material. We support and comply with all international laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the Endangered Species Act, and the African Elephant Conservation Act.