Monday, Nov 14
10:30am-12pm, 2pm-5:30pm

Tuesday, Nov 15 - Friday, Nov 18
9am–12pm, 2pm-5:30pm
Salon I, North Tower (2^nd Floor)

*Opening 10am Wednesday Nov 16

The Rare Instrument Exhibit is an opportunity for convention attendees to see up close exemplary works of modern and historic significance by makers who have profoundly shaped our ideas and modern day understanding. This exhibit is made possible by the generous support of private collectors, museums, and other institutions to which The VSA is very grateful. Please visit this extraordinary display to see and experience more.

Details of viewable instruments & bows TBA

Monday, Nov14
2pm-5:30pm

Tuesday, Nov 15– Friday, Nov 18
9am-12pm, 2pm-5:30pm
Salon III, North Tower (2^nd Floor)

*Opening 10am Wednesday Nov 16

Open to all, a noncompetitive showcase available for constructive networking of any type.

Entry fees support The VSA Scholarship Fund, a pool of managed investments that provide tuition support for qualifying students of making and restoration in North American schools. Drawing on this fund, The VSA has given more than $60,000 since 2021. This is a meaningful advancement from our historical giving and represents a continued commitment to the importance of well-trained technicians - the primary goal of the musicians, enthusiasts, and professional makers who founded our organization nearly 50 years ago. We hope to continue giving at this level with help from members like you.

Attendees may inspect, play, and in many cases, purchase exhibited instruments and bows. The exhibit will range from the works of up-and-coming makers to skilled professionals to recipients of Hors Concours recognition.

Chamber Music in the NIE

Attendees are invited to perform on NIE instruments and bows at the annual informal chamber music gathering in the NIE exhibition room on Tuesday, November 15 from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Mini Exhibits

The NIE room will additionally feature two mini-exhibits on The Instruments of Joseph Rashid, a California-based innovator, and Sustainable Alternatives.

Information for Exhibitors

Present your work for open discussion with The VSA community, including dealers, collectors, players, and fellow makers.

Please provide a brief biography and headshot to be displayed on VSA placards next to your work. You may display a short stack of business cards next to your exhibited items and/or discuss your work freely with attendees in the NIE exhibit room.

The VSA will photograph all exhibit entries and provide files to the maker. Photos may be used in VSA media after the event.

On site exhibit check-in is Monday, Nov 14, 10:30am-12pm in the Salon III - North Tower (2nd Floor).

Makers who would like to display their work but are unable to attend the convention may ship for delivery no later than Wednesday Nov 9 to:

Hans Anderson/Howard Core Inc.
Attn: New Instrument Exhibit
23371 Mulholland Dr #271
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Exhibitors must pick up their instrument or bow before the exhibit closes on Friday Nov 18 at 4pm.

Inquiries can be directed to:
Joe Joyner, New Instrument Exhibit Chair
joejoyner@hotmail.com
(501) 712-3217