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Americans for the Arts has made it easier than ever to be part of the Annual Convention. Take advantage of the following cost savings opportunities, because you can't afford to miss it!

Register Early

Deadlines	Early-Bird Registration 2/23/09**	Advance Registration 4/13/09	General Registration 5/22/09	On-Site Registration
Member	$375	$425	$475	$525
Non-Member	$450	$500	$550	$600
Student	$200	$200	$200	$200
Presenter	$200	$200	$200	$200
One Day*	$200	$200	$200	$200
* One-Day registrations are permitted for a single day’s attendance at the convention. ** Early Bird Registration is now closed.

Please note that rates will increase on site, so register early and save!

BRING A COLLEAGUE TO THE CONVENTION

Second Registration Discount Promotion
For a limited time, Americans for the Arts is offering a special discount promotion for conference attendees only.

Through February 23, 2009 purchase one registration and get the second registration at $75 off.

From February 24 through April 13, 2009 purchase one registration and get the second registration at $50 off.

• Presenters, Exhibitors, Students, and One-Day Registrants are excluded from this offer.
• Second registered attendees must be from the same organization.
• The first registrant may register online or by paper form, but the second must be completed by paper form.
• No need to register on the same day to take advantage of the registration discount.
• Registrants do not need to be members of Americans for the Arts to take advantage of the discount.
• Registrations do not need to be of the same value.

Drop in for a Day

Can only attend for a single day? One-day registration is available.

Get a Roommate

Interested in sharing a room with another conference attendee to help reduce the cost of attending the convention? Just check the Roommate Referral Box on the registration form and we'll send you a list of other interested attendees. To be eligible for the program, registration forms must be received no later than April 13, 2009.

Join Americans for the Arts and Save

Are you an arts professional looking to connect with others working in the field? Americans for the Arts Professional Membership benefits include access to:

• a member discount for the Annual Convention and other events and webinars throughout the year;
• Arts Link and Monthly Wire newsletters
• members-only listservs on a variety of topics such as Public Art, Emerging Leaders, and Arts Education;
• up-to-date information on the field, and much more!

Fax your new individual or organizational membership form back with your convention registration and receive the member rate today!

Apply for a Scholarship

Americans for the Arts is Pleased to provide a variety of scholarship opportunities to assist with attending the convention.

Download (doc, 116KB) and print the scholarship application.  The application deadline is February 6, 2009.

* The deadline to apply for convention scholarships was February 6, 2009.  Applications are now closed.

Volunteer

Americans for the Arts is pleased to offer a limited number of reduced conference registration fees for current Americans for the Arts members who volunteer to work seven hours during the conference. Volunteer duties primarily include securing the staff office and speaker rooms, helping staff with registration tables, assisting with directing attendees during special events, and aiding staff during the set up of our CenterStage area. Volunteers who work seven hours are entitled to a reduced convention registration fee of $200. (The regular member rate is $375.) This fee includes admittance to all day-time events and other conference activities that do not require a separate fee. Please note: volunteers will be given assignments prior to arrival. However, Americans for the Arts reserves the right to change or make new assignments as needed.

The deadline for Volunteer applications has passed and applications are not being accepted.