Americans for the Arts 2009 Winter Meetings January 22–24, 2009 Charlotte, NC

Americans for the Arts Winter Meetings - Arts Education Council - Emerging Leaders Council - Private Sector Council - Public Art Network Council - United States Urban Arts Federation (USUAF)

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United States Urban Arts Federation (USUAF)
The USUAF executive committee has planned a full agenda including city reports; tours of arts galleries and facilities in Charlotte; and a chance to take a streamlined version of the Innovation Institute training, the McColl Center’s professional and personal development curriculum focused on creativity and innovation.

Agenda as of 10/10/08

Thursday, January 22
1:30pm - 5:00pm		Meeting	Hilton
5:30pm - 7:00pm		Joint Reception	Bank of America Corporate Center
Dinner on own
Friday, January 23
7:30am - 8:30am		Breakfast	Hilton
8:30am - 12:30pm		Meeting	ASC Building
12:30pm - 1:00pm		Lunch	ASC Building
1:00pm - 4:30pm		Public Art Tour*	Various
6:00pm - 9:00pm		Opening for Winter 2009 Artists-in-Residence Exhibition	McColl Center for Visual Arts
8:00pm		Dine Arounds	Various
Saturday, January 24
7:30am - 8:30am		Breakfast	Hilton
8:30am - 1:00pm		Innovation Institute Training *	McColl Center
1:00pm - 2:00pm		Lunch
2:00am - 5:30pm		Cultural facilities tour*	Various

* More details regarding tours and the Innovation Institute are TBA.

Hotel Information - reserve your room by 12/19/08

Hilton Charlotte Center City
222 East Third Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704.377.1500 (main)
877.677.7213 (reservations)
Group code: AFA

Room rate at the Hilton
$164.00 + applicable taxes.  Please note your room rate includes complimentary high speed internet in your sleeping room.

Americans for the Arts encourages you to confirm your hotel accommodations by Friday, December 19 to guarantee the discounted rate. You must mention AFA to qualify for the group rate.

You can reserve your room by calling 877.677.7213.

Hilton Charlotte Center City Reservation Policy: Reservations must be canceled 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid additional charges.

Air and Ground Transportation

Air
We have made it easier for you to come to the 2009 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 2009 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 the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

The airport is approximately 15–20 minutes driving to the Hilton 
Taxis are approximately $25 each way 
There is no shuttle from the airport to the hotel
Parking is $25.00 per day for valet and $18.00 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 - due 1/14/09

Three Easy Ways to Register:

1. Register Online
2. 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
3. Register by fax
   F: 202-371-0424
   Download our printable PDF form

Meeting Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations will incur a $50 administrative fee and must be made in writing to events@artsusa.org.  Refund requests will only be honored if received by Wednesday, January 14, 2009.