Artist Preservation Group

I’d like to announce the Artist Preservation Group 2022 Auction. The auction will be held at the MMSI Show at the Schaumburg Marriott on Sat Oct 22. The auction will be held in the Schaumburg room from 12:30 to 1:30. Again this year we have some great pieces up for bidding. You need not be … More Artist Preservation Group 2022 Auction

This Wednesday, the APG Board of Directors approved funding the purchase of a rare ca 1730 Type II Dutch musket for the Sons of the American Revolution Museum being built in Louisville, KY. According to Zac Distel Curator and Exhibits Director for the SAR obtaining this musket was a high priority for them. As a … More Dutch Musket for the Sons of the American Revolution Museum.

This week the APG answered the call from the American Battlefield Trust to help preserve parcels of land at 3 Virginia battlefields, with a donation of $5000. The battlefields, a total of 52 acres at Second Manassas, Reams Station, and Cumberland Church are all under threat of development. Once again the ABT has stepped in … More The APG Steps in Again.

The Artist Preservation Group notes with great sadness the passing of Mr. Joel Glass, on July 14, 2022.  Joel was one of the miniature hobby’s most ardent promoters — a collector and patron of shows, organizations and individual artists. Most particularly, Joel was a firm supporter of the APG and our conservation efforts.  His passing … More A Sad Loss for the Modelling Community

Gettysburg National Military Park recently published about the preservation of some artifacts belonging to General John Henry Hobart Ward. Ward was a career soldier who rose to the rank of Brigadier General and participated in the fighting on the Union right flank on 2 July, 1863. The article (found here) gives an interesting summary of … More The Legacy of General John Henry Hobart Ward

This May the APG donated $5000 to the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation for preservation of land at the site of the 1862 Battle of Port Republic, Virginia. The battle was the final fight of Jackson’s legendary1862 Valley Campaign. His victory there resulted in the Valley being cleared of immediate threats and opened the door for … More APG Donates to save key land at 1862 battle site.

The Cabos painting class at the Museum of the American Revolution is fast approaching. Get on board and don’t miss out. This is a great opportunity to learn from this World Master Painter. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, Julio’s class will benefit all. One US World Master commented to me that … More Time is Running Out!