September 11-12, 2021 Total Sports Experience 435 west commercial street east rochester, new york
Over 200 Museum-Quality Bonsai Invitational Suiseki & Kusamono Exhibits Demonstrators Supporting Organizations Koji Hiramatsu– Japan onsai ociety of pstate ew ork B S U N Y Marco Invernizzi– Italy orld onsai riendship ederation W B F F Gerald Rainville– Canada Nippon Bonsai Association Young Choe– USA North American Bonsai Federation Sean L. Smith– USA National Bonsai Foundation Bonsai Clubs International American Bonsai Society Puerto Rico Bonsai Federation Bonsai Societies of Florida Critiquing Artists Bjorn Bjorholm, Tennessee Kora Dalager, California David DeGroot, Washington Additional Highlights! David Easterbrook, Canada Largest Sales Area In U.S. Boon Manakitivipart, California Demonstrations Larry & Nina Ragle, California Critiques Sean Smith, Pennsylvania Award Banquet Kathy Shaner, California Benefit Auction Suthin Sukosolvisit, Massachusetts Cash Awards Mauro Stemberger, Italy
Weekend Pass $50 Before August 1st l Daily Admission $30 After August 1st Space Permitting Questions? [email protected] l (585) 334-2595 l www.usnationalbonsai.com
Exhibition Sponsors Adams’ Bonsai l Bonsai Empire l Bonsai Learning Center l Bonsai Mirai Bonsai Travel l Bonsai West l Eisei-en l Kinbon Bonsai l Knittle Studio l Kathy Shaner Sean L. Smith l Superfly Bonsai l Oriental Garden Supply l International Bonsai
thU.S. National Bonsai 7 exhibition Venue Demonstrations An excellent venue has been secured for the popular U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition to World renown artists will be demonstrating their techniques from 10am to 4pm daily. September 11-12, 2021 allow sufficient space to present distinctive and refined displays with accessories. The All demonstrations and critiques are FREE with paid admission. Unity Health System Total Sports Experience is a 55,000 sq. ft., new facility in East Rochester Total Sports Experience with ample free parking, several nearby restaurants and the Piano Works Mall next door. Koji Marco 435 West Commercial Street The Woodcliff Hotel & Spa (Official Hotel) will provide FREE shuttle bus service Hiramatsu Invernizzi Rochester, New York between the airport/hotel/venue. Award Winning Award Winning Japanese Bonsai Italian Bonsai Artist Artist Gerald Sean L. Smith Rainville Award Winning Visit The American Suiseki Canadian Bonsai Authority U.S. National Bonsai Grower & Artist The Unity Health System Total Sports Experience can be reached: from the East: NYS Exhibition Thruway (I-90) take Exit 45 (Victor) and proceed north on I-490 West to Exit 25 (E. Young Choe Rochester) which is Commercial St., venue on the left. From the West: NYS Thruway Kusamono Display (I-90) take Exit 46 (Henrietta) and proceed north on I-390 to I-590 North to I-490 East, Authority See Museum-Quality Bonsai to Exit 24 (E. Rochester) which is Commercial St., venue on the left. Unity Health System Total Sports Experience Enjoy Bonsai Fellowship 435 West Commercial St., East Rochester, NY 14445 Tel: (585) 203-0367 Sales Area Judges Invitational Suiseki & Kusamono Exhibits A sales area will complete the Three distinguished and experienced U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition judges from outside the United States where select vendors will be will carefully evaluate each bonsai. They Koji displaying and selling bonsai, will draw from their vast knowledge of pre-bonsai, rare plants, supplies, plant material and bonsai aesthetics to Hiramatsu containers, wire, tools, display Award Winning determine the award winning bonsai. tables, publications, suiseki, Japanese Bonsai Artist scrolls, paintings and other items for bonsai creation, maintenance and enjoyment. Marco Gerald Invernzii Award Winning Rainville Canadian Bonsai ccommodations Italian Bonsai Artist A Grower &Artist Please make your own accommodations from the many hotels in the nearby area. Often a better rate can be quoted with an AARP or AAA membership card. Awards Cash prizes will be presented for the finest bonsai at the Award Banquet on Saturday OFFICIAL NATIONAL BONSAI EXHIBITION HOTEL evening, September 11, 2021. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa- (585) 381-4000 The National Award Evergreen Bonsai Award Finest Bonsai Masterpiece Finest Evergreen Bonsai 199 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450 Yoshimura Award $156 Within A 10 Minute Drive Deciduous Bonsai Award Finest Classical Bonsai Finest Deciduous Bonsai Maggio Associates Suiseki Award FREE Airport-Hotel-Venue Shuttle Service! Medium Size Bonsai Award Finest Suiseki Finest Medium Size Bonsai Within A 20 Minute Drive Custom Oriental Woodcraft Award Bonsai Travel Award Finest Shohin Bonsai Display Hilton Garden Inn- (585) 248-9000 Finest Companion Plant Combination 800 Pittsford-Victor Road, Pittsford, NY Tatemori Gondo Azalea Award Tropical Bonsai Award Finest Azalea Bonsai Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester- (585) 869-7500 U.S. National Bonsai Finest Tropical Bonsai th All American Award 575 Fisher Station Drive, Victor, NY North American Award Finest American Species in an Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester/Victor- (800) HOLIDAY Finest North American American Container shown on an 7502 Main Street Fishers, Victor, NY 7 exhibition Native Species Bonsai American Display Table
Critiques
The Critique Artists have been carefully selected for their knowledge of bonsai design and training techniques, plant material, containers, suiseki and display aesthetics. The informal 30 minute critiques begin at the registration table.
All critiques & demonstrations are FREE with paid admission.
Bjorn Bjorholm l Kora Dalager l Mauro Stemberger David DeGroot l David Easterbrook oon anakitivipart l arry ina agle B M L & N R U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition Information Kathy Shaner l Sean Smith l Suthin Sukosolvisit Saturday & Sunday, September 11-12, 2021 saturday 9am to 5pm l sunday 9am to 4pm Total Sports Experience 435 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, New York
Weekend Pass $50 Before August 1st $ st The United States has enjoyed six successful U.S. National Bonsai Exhibitions Daily Admission 30 After August 1 Space Permitting featuring some of the finest masterpieces in the country. Enthusiasm is rapidly th Saturday Evening Award Banquet growing for the 7 U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition and hobbyists as well as Only By Advance Reservation $50 professionals are now preparing their specimens for the premier bonsai exhibition in the United States. The bonsai in the exhibition will represent the most accomplished level of bonsai in the United States. Sponsors and supporters from around the world are joining in the process of staging this Display event. Videos of the last exhibition can be enjoyed at: Your Finest Bonsai 6TH U.S. National Exhibition - YouTube Show Your Bonsai With Pride! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0KMk4WuUaU A beautiful color Commemorative Exhibition Album will Sponsorship permanently capture the artistic level of masterpiece bonsai Both traditional and formal alcove displays in the enlarged display room on display in this national event. Sponsors and supporters from around the world are joining will allow the true beauty of each bonsai to come alive with the effective If you have a bonsai you would like considered for the exhibition again in the process of staging the U.S. National Bonsai Exhi- use of accessories. Over 100 different species and cultivars will be displayed. and included in the Commemorative Exhibition Album, send a current bition. If you would like to support the growth, appreciation photo by mail or E-mail for the selection process to Wm. N. Valavanis The U.S. National Bonsai Exhibitions have received excellent reviews from by July 1, 2021, or until the exhibition is filled. Bonsai displayed at the and improvement of the art, please consider a contribution to st th this worthwhile event and be part of creating the history of around the world. In the September 2009 Kinbon (Japan’s premier bonsai 1 - 4 U.S. National Bonsai magazine) a two page illustrated feature said “There is no difference in the Exhibiton are eligible for display, bonsai in the United States. character of Japanese and American Bonsai.” The September 2011 issue however bonsai displayed at th th had a five page, twenty-five photo article and said“This is the highest level the 5 & 6 exhibitons may not be submitted. The entry bonsai Exhibition in America.” Those are quite complimentary accolades $ Support Opportunities coming from Japan. fee of 75 per bonsai or shohin $ bonsai composition will be due Sponsors: 1,000 up when your bonsai is accepted $ It is with pride and anticipated joy that Americans are submitting photos of Patrons: 500 up for the U.S. National Exhibition. $ their best bonsai for the selection process. Share the beauty of your finest Benefactors: 100 up th bonsai with the world by displaying in the 7 U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. Limited assistance is available Donors: Any amount to help support this important event for safely transporting your Please contact William N. Valavanis for support details Join us in Rochester, New York, to see the beauty of museum quality bonsai bonsai from distant areas to and to enjoy the creativity of each artist as they present their distinctive displays. and from Rochester, New York.
Questions? International Bonsai Arboretum William N. Valavanis 1070 Martin Road l West Henrietta, NY 14586 (585) 334-2595 l fax (585) 334-6239 [email protected] Additional Information & Updates: www.usnationalbonsai.com