Organization

AVISTA is a scholarly organization organized in 1984 through the urging of the late Jean Gimpel (author of The Medieval Machine, The Cathedral Builders, and other works on medieval art and technology) and with the support of Lynn White, Jr. (author of Medieval Technology and Social Change). The articles of incorporation were written in January 1985 and sponsored sessions began at Kalamazoo in 1986. The society serves as an organization to promote any and all medieval topics which relate to the practical sciences or technology. Our "home" is largely the International Congress on Medieval Studies held at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, where each May we sponsor up to a half dozen sessions on various themes. A full list of the upcoming year's sessions, as well as past years' sessions, may be found in the Kalamazoo section of this web site.

Purpose

The purpose of the organization is to study and make known works in art, architecture, and technology of the Middle Ages in honor of the medieval craftsman who worked in these fields. The members of AVISTA come from many different fields and countries, but all share a belief in the importance of reaching across boundaries. Interdisciplinary studies are central to AVISTA's purpose. The members of AVISTA study, research, and teach in many different fields, including art, architecture, construction, engineering, forestry, geometry, literature, mathematics, medicine, metallurgy, military technology, numismatics, science, and the technology of everyday life.

Membership

Your annual membership includes a subscription to the annual AVISTA Forum Journal and a 25% discount on the AVISTA Series from Ashgate Press. Membership is open to any and all interested individuals Individual memberships are $20 (£15) per year Libraries and institutions are $25 (£18) per year Students, retired, and unemployed may join at $15 (£10) per year Additional donations are welcome and are tax-deductible in the United States We are also now able to accept payment in Pounds Sterling, but unfortunately at this time are unable to accept checks in other currencies or credit cards. Please see the membership forms for payment information. View or print Membership Form Further information is available from the Treasurer: Evelyn Lane Wheaton College 26 East Main Street Norton, MA 02766 Phone: (508) 653-7530 E-Mail: elane@wheatonma.edu

List of Members

Click to view a List of Members of AVISTA

Board of Directors and Executive Committee

The Board of Directors is composed of 15 members, each serving a 3-year term. Each year at the general meeting at Kalamazoo, five board members are elected, thereby ensuring continuity every year of ten board members. The executive committee consists of the President, one or two Vice Presidents, the Treasurer, Secretary, and two members of the Board of Directors.

Bylaws

AVISTA is run as a formal, not-for-profit organization, governed by a Board of Directors and and Executive Committee according to the bylaws herein given.

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