Richmond VA :: AMI 64th Annual Conference

Welcome

Welcome to the Press Room for the Association of Medical Illustrators' 64th Annual Meeting being held from July 29 - August 1, 2009, at Richmond Omni Hotel. Click on the tabs below to find news releases, background information about the AMI, and media contact information.

Click on the tabs below to find news releases, background information about the AMI, and media contact information.

You will also find images of award-winning medical illustration, animation, and fine art for use solely by the news media in printed articles, websites, or other news related reports. Keep in mind that these medical illustrations are proprietary in nature, and remain the sole property of the illustrator/creators. These images are copyrighted with all rights reserved.

The news media may, however, use these images for promotion and news reporting purposes relating to the Association of Medical Illustrators' Richmond educational event.

About the Association of Medical Illustrators

Founded in 1945, the Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) is an international organization composed of industry-leading medical illustrators, related professionals, and students of medical illustration. The AMI promotes the study and advancement of medical illustration and allied fields of visual communication, and strives to promote understanding and cooperation with the medical and related health science professions.

For more information on the AMI and the field of medical illustration, visit the AMI's main web site, www.ami.org.

Recent Press Releases

Press Releases

July 29 - August 2, 2009

Medical Illustrators' 64th Annual Meeting in Richmond

Medical Illustrators' 64th Annual Meeting in Richmond Offers Insight into Medical Illustration, Animation, and Bio-Science Illustration Techniques for Educators, Allied Health Professionals, Visual Artists, as well as area Illustrators.

Richmond, Virginia - A unique opportunity for the general public to view the striking work of medical artists and for illustration professionals to further develop their skills will be presented when the Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) kicks off its 64th annual conference in Richmond from July 29 - August 2, 2009.

Download the Press Release in PDF format

Images for Media Use

The logos and illustrations provided below are for use solely by the press in articles or other news reports and must be accompanied by the appropriate credit line. Copying of images for further distribution or commercial use is prohibited without the express written consent of the Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) and/or the individual artist. The AMI reserves the right to withdraw permission to reproduce this copyrighted material whenever it feels that the privilege of reproducing its material is being used in a way detrimental to the artist's and/or the AMI's interests.

If you have further questions concerning the use of these images, please contact Alison Burke , Meeting PR Coordinator, at alison@alison-burke.com.

Logos	Each use of these logos should be accompanied by the credit line and notice, "Courtesy of the Association of Medical Illustrators. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use not permitted."
	Click here to download the Association of Medical Illustrators logo in .eps format.
	Click here to download the AMI-Richmond 2009 meeting logo in .eps format. Click here to download the full color Richmond 2009 meeting "Banner" PDF format.
2009 AMI Salon Winners	The annual Salon is an opportunity for professional and student members of the AMI to submit and view the finest in medical and biological visualization. Awards of Excellence and Certificates of Merit are awarded in 12 professional and eight student categories. The 2009 AMI Salon winning illustrations provided below are copyrighted material. Permission is given here for use of these illustrations by the press in articles or other news reports. Images may not be sold and may not be used in materials for sale without express written permission from the artist. Each use should be accompanied by the credit line listed with the image.
	Professional Award :Will Shephard Award of Excellence, Instructional Color Illustration Artist: David C. Killpack Title: Common Disorders of the Canine Ear Credit: ìCopyright 2007 David C. Killpack. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use not permitted.î Download 296 KB JPEG www.illuminationstudios.com david@illuminationstudios.com
	Professional Award: Max Brodel Award of Excellence, Continuous Tone Illustration Artist: Jennifer E. Fairman Title: Biliopancreatic Diversion with Lateral Gastrectomy and Duodenal Switch Credit: ìCopyright 2007 Johns Hopkins University. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use not permitted.î Download 456 KB JPEG www.fairmanstudios.com fairman@jhmi.edu
	Professional Award: Russell Drake Award of Excellence, Line Illustration Artist: Tim Phelps Title: Alternative Venous Outflow from Brain in Absence of Cortical Veins: Sturge-Weber Syndrome Credit: ìCopyright 2007 Johns Hopkins University. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use not permitted.î Download 272 KB JPEG tphelps1@jhmi.edu
	Professional Award: Certificates of Merit, Editorial Illustration Artist: Wayne Heim Title: Osteotomy Stabilization with External Fixation Credit: ìCopyright 2007 Wayne Heim, CMI. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use not permitted.î Download 828 KB JPEG www.indexedvisuals.com WayneHeim@aol.com
	Professional Award: Certificate of Merit, Editorial Illustration Artist: Todd Buck Title: Fever in Children Credit: ìCopyright 2007 Todd Buck, CMI. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use not permitted.î Download 864 KB JPEG www.toddbuck.com buckart@earthlink.net
	Professional Award: Award of Excellence: Animation Artist: Created and produced by: Hurd Studios and XVIVO Illustrators: Mike Astrachan, John Liebler, David Bolinsky and Jane Hurd Title: IEED: Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder Credit: ìCopyright 2007 Hurd Studios. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use not permitted.î Download 892 KB JPEG www.hurdstudios.com
	Professional Award: Will Shephard Award of Excellence: Instructional Color Illustration Artist: Andrew J. Rekito Title: Dural Arteriovenous Fistula of the Anterior Condylar Confluent and Hypoglossal Canal Mimicking a Jugular Foramen Tumor Credit: ìCopyright 2007 Andrew J. Rekito. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use not permitted.î Download 796 KB JPEG www.rekitovisuals.comm andyrekito@yahoo.com
	Professional Award: Fine Art Artist: Pam Little Title: Jack and Suzy Set up Camp Credit: ìCopyright 2007 Pam Little. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use not permitted.î Download 776 KB JPEG plittle@montana.com

Upcoming Events

Date

Event

July 29, 2009 -
August 1, 2009

AMI in Richmond
64th Annual Meeting of the Association of Medical Illustrators
Richmond Omni Hotel
Richmond, VA

The Association of Medical Illustrators' 64th Annual Meeting is being held from July 29 - August 1, 2009, at the Richmond Omni Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.

www.amimeeting.org/2009

Media Contacts

Please direct all press inquiries to

Alison Burke, Meeting PR Coordinator
Association of Medical Illustrators
(312) 464-5251
alison@alison-burke.com

or

Catherine Twomey, CMI, Meeting PR Coordinator,
Association of Medical Illustrators
(434) 326-5781
ctwomey@artistsart.com

Press Email List

If you are a member of the press and would like to be added to the AMI Press Email List , please send an email message with your name, media outlet, email address, and telephone number to hq@ami.org.

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