Conventions

Annual Convention and Auction

Each year in the early Fall, the Club holds a four-day Annual Convention. To attend, please Register Here. This entertaining and informative event moves around the country each year providing members an opportunity to see collections throughout the nation.

Activities. In conventions past we have seen hands-on decorating by china painters, heard presentations on the history of Pickard and other Chicago studios, learned about the life and work of artists and their descendents, and learned porcelain painting techniques, insurance and other helpful information.

Tours. Often included are chartered bus tours of the host city, visits to historic sites, and in-home exhibitions of private collections.

Auction and Sale. The Annual Banquet and Auction is always a highlight and a rare opportunity to see a wide range of china available for appreciation or purchase. Another convention event is the Sunday Sale by dealers and individuals, an opportunity to take home that treasure you have long been searching for. Most importantly, you will take home the friendships made with those who share your passion for all things Pickard.

To submit an item for auction, fill out this Auction Consignment Form.

Our home for the 2024 convention will be The Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Airport – September 12th – 15th!

This will be our 31st Annual Pickard Collector Club Convention – certainly an event not to be missed!

The 2024 convention will be held at the Milwaukee Airport Hilton Garden Inn  from September 12-15. Optional events include a tour of the Milwaukee Art Museum and Pabst Mansion as well as lunch at Mader’s restaurant on Thursday, September 12 , a Welcome Reception and Dinner at the Women’s Club of Milwaukee on Thursday night , and a trip to the Rock County Historical Society in Janesville, WI to view the exquisite Pickard Porcelain China exhibit, lunch and a tour the Lincoln-Tallman House on Friday September 13th . Saturday events include lectures and presentations, followed by a gala dinner and both live and silent club sponsored auctions of Pickard China. Please note: membership in the club is required to bid at the auction or attend the business meeting; other events do not require club membership. Sunday concludes with dealer table sales of Pickard China. 

 

 
 

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