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Americans for the Arts 2009 Winter Meetings
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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)
Public Art Network Council
The PAN Council meeting will be welcoming newly elected Council members and continuing discussion of specific PAN projects including planning future Knowledge Exchanges and Webinars. A discussion of ideas for the PAN 2009 Trends Report will be led by Anne L’Ecuyer. Special thanks to our Charlotte hosts, Jean Greer and Pallas Lombardi, for organizing and leading a public art tour Friday afternoon. The meeting will officially culminate Saturday at noon and Council members are encouraged to stay and join us for a tour a cultural venues of the Charlotte area and a PAN dinner Saturday evening.
Agenda as of 10/10/08
| Thursday, January 22 | ||
| 1:30pm - 5:00pm |
Meeting
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Hilton |
| 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Joint Reception | Bank of America Corporate Center |
| Dinner on own | ||
| Friday, January 23 | ||
| 7:30am - 8:30am | Breakfast | Hilton |
| 9:00am - 12:30pm | Meeting | Trademark 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 - 12:00pm |
Meeting
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Hilton |
| 12:30pm - 6:00pm | Charlotte Cultural Offerings Tour* | Various |
* Tour itineraries 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 or Americans for the Arts 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:
- Register Online
- 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 - Register by fax
F: 202-371-0424
Download our printable PDF form