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Public Art Network Council
Public Art Network Council Meeting
Americans for the Arts 2008 Winter Meetings
February 14–16, 2008
El Paso, TX
Winter Council Meetings

Americans for the Arts Winter Meetings - United States Urban Arts Federation -
Emerging Leaders Council - Public Art Network Council


This meeting is by invitation onlyPublic Art Network Council

The Public Art Network Council Meeting will welcome newly elected Council members and include a PAN report and check-in then move to in-depth discussion and decisions on PAN policy and procedures. Each Committee will offer report backs and assess projects in progress. A tour of El Paso’s public artworks will be conducted by Patricia Dalbin at the conclusion of the meeting. An optional tour to Marfa, TX is planned to visit the Chinati Foundation contemporary art museum and the works of Donald Judd, as well as the area’s burgeoning gallery and cultural scene. We will stay at the historic Hotel Paisano. PAN Council members who wish to go on the Marfa Tour must contact Liesel Fenner by January 22, 2008.

Agenda

Thursday, February 14, 2008
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Council Meeting Camino Real Hotel
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Joint Reception El Paso Museum of Art
Friday, February 15, 2008
8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Breakfast Camino Real Hotel
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Council Meeting  Camino Real Hotel
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch Camino Real Hotel
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Council Meetings Continue Camino Real Hotel
3:00 p.m. Public art tour Various
Saturday, February 16, 2008
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Council Meeting Camino Real Hotel
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Drive to Marfa
3:00 p.m. Tours Marfa
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Return to El Paso

* Specific details will be provided by your program lead closer to the meetings—check back for additional updates.

Hotel Information

Camino Real Hotel
101 S. El Paso St.
El Paso, TX 79901
T: 915.534.3000

Room Rates at the Camino Real Hotel
$119.00 single/double

Americans for the Arts encourages you to confirm your hotel accommodations by Tuesday, January 22, 2008 to guarantee the discounted rate. You must mention Americans for the Arts to qualify for the group rate.

You can reserve your room by calling 1.800.769.4300.

All rooms are subject to 15 percent tax. Camino Real Hotel Reservation Policy: Reservations must be canceled 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid additional charges.

Air and Ground Transportation

Air
We have made it easier for you to come to the 2008 Winter Meetings by partnering with Diplomat Travel Services:

  • Call Diplomat Travel Services, our preferred travel agency, at 1.800.476.2333 or 703.318.9400
  • Be sure to identify yourself as an Americans for the Arts 2008 Winter Meetings attendee, and have your preferred arrival, departure, and payment information ready.
  • You can e-mail the same information to katies@diplomattravel.com.

Ground
The closest airport is El Paso International

  • The airport is approximately 10–15 minutes driving to the Camino Real Hotel
  • Taxis are approximately $15–$20 each way
  • There is a complimentary shuttle that runs from the airport to the Camino Real; call the hotel at 915.534.3000 as soon as you land and the concierge will send a shuttle to baggage claim
  • Parking is $8.00 per day for valet and $5.00 per day for self park
  • Car rentals: to take advantage of special rates, call Diplomat Travel Services at 1.800.476.2333 or 703.318.9400

Registration

Three Easy Ways to Register

  1. Register by mail
    Americans for the Arts
    Attn: Americans for the Arts Winter Meetings
    1000 Vermont Avenue, NW
    6th Floor
    Washington, DC 20005
    Download our printable PDF form (110KB)
  2. Register by fax
    F: 202-371-0424
    Download our printable PDF form (110KB)

For more information about this program or any Americans for the Arts programs and services, please contact us by e-mail or call us at 202.371.2830