Annual association event
A gathering for craftsmanship, learning, and professional connection
The association’s annual event brings the taxidermy community together to share finished work, build knowledge, and strengthen professional relationships.
A place to share the craft and learn together
The annual event is the association’s principal gathering for exhibition, education, recognition, and professional community.
Attendees can experience finished work, exchange practical knowledge, reconnect with peers, and learn more about the association.
Celebrate craftsmanship
Bring attention to finished work and the care, skill, and knowledge behind the profession.
Encourage learning
Create opportunities for demonstrations, discussion, and professional development.
Strengthen community
Connect association members, aspiring professionals, supporters, and interested visitors.
Welcoming the association community
Working taxidermists
Professionals gathering to share work, knowledge, and experience.
Students and aspiring professionals
People building their skills and learning more about the profession.
Industry supporters
Organizations and individuals connected to the association community.
Interested public visitors
Visitors who want to learn about the craft and the association’s work.
Craft, learning, and connection
Competition and recognition
Opportunities to present and appreciate professional work.
Education and demonstrations
Practical learning through shared techniques, discussion, and instruction.
Peer connection
Time to exchange ideas and build relationships across the profession.
Industry engagement
A setting for attendees and supporters to connect around the craft.
Event experience
A simple event-day flow
Published event information guides attendees from arrival through displays, learning, connection, and closing activities.
Arrive and get oriented
Review event information and follow the published arrival or entry instructions.
Explore the exhibition
Spend time with finished work, displays, and association activities.
Learn and connect
Take part in educational opportunities and professional conversation.
Recognition and closing
Gather for recognition, association updates, and the event’s closing activities.
Prepare before you attend
A quick review of the published guidance helps attendees arrive ready for the event.
- Review the latest event information before traveling.
- Confirm registration and participation requirements.
- Prepare entries or materials listed in the event guidance.
- Contact the association if you need clarification.
Follow the association’s registration guidance
Use the published event instructions for registration, participation, and entry preparation.
Common event questions
- Who is the event for?
- The event serves working taxidermists, aspiring professionals, industry supporters, and visitors interested in the profession.
- Should I register before attending?
- Follow the published registration instructions before attending or preparing an entry.
- Where will dates and event details appear?
- Current event information will be published on this page.
- How can I ask another event question?
- Use the association’s Contact page for event questions.