While the superb offerings of the AMI annual meeting are typically enticing in their own right, the July 2007 event in Bozeman, Montana is a rare and special delight that you won't want to miss. Bozeman is nestled in the eastern side of the Rockies and is at the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. People from the four corners of the world come to see this wonder. What better place than the "High, Wide and Handsome" to get our creative juices flowing!

Not only is this event a top-notch opportunity for professional development, networking and socializing with your fellow illustrators, it is also an outstanding occasion to plan the family vacation of a lifetime. Hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, outdoor sketching, mountain-biking... these are just a few of the possibilities for recreation in the Treasure State. A backdrop of unsurpassed beauty and preserved wildlife gives it the well-earned moniker "The Last Best Place".

John Steinbeck wrote: "I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love..." Discover for yourself the grandeur that inspired Mr. Steinbeck. If you plan to enjoy any of the surrounding parks, summer accommodations fill up fast, so start planning early for this AMI adventure. And we'll see you soon in Big Sky Country!

Mark your calendars for July 18-21, 2007.

Pam Little
Montana'07 Meeting Coordinator
Program Committee Chair