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Glass Art Society 38th Annual Conference: Forming Frontiers

Portland, Oregon

June 19-21, 2008

View the 2008 CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK (PDF)

View the 2008 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (PDF) (current as of 6/5/08)

Pre-conference registration is now closed.

REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONSITE:
Portland Hilton Hotel, Ballroom Foyer
Wednesday June 18th: 12pm-6pm
Thursday    June 19th:   8am-5pm
Friday         June 20th:   8am-5pm
Saturday    June 21st:   8am-2pm

ATTENTION STUDENTS: You MUST provide proof of full-time student status (Student ID) at time of registration.

SOLD OUT!
Pre-Conference Reception, Collector's Tour, Studio & Factory Tours.

Two hundred years ago, explorers set out to define the boundaries of this land to gain a greater understanding of where their futures might find them. Inspired by the pioneering past of the Pacific Northwest, “Forming Frontiers” not only addresses the distance the glass art world has come, but also the necessary and continuing expansion into new directions and unknown areas.

CLICK on the links below for detailed information on Forming Frontiers:

Welcome! Letters from the Co-Chairs and President

List of AWARD Recipients, DEMONSTRATORS, LECTURERS, PANELISTS

2008 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE current as of 6/5/08

MAIN CONFERENCE VENUES

Hilton Portland and Executive Tower
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Elements Glass with the CMOG Hot Glass Roadshow & MOG Mobile Unit
Museum of Contemporary Craft

TRAVEL and LODGING

Flight discounts with United and Alaska airlines, Hertz Rental Car
Amtrack, Tri-Met 3 day pass
Hilton Portland and Executive Tower - Sold out of special rate rooms!
Hotel Deluxe - rooms still available, starting $150 / night
Hotel 50 - rooms still available, starting $145 / night

SPECIAL CONFERENCE EVENTS:
Pre-Conference Reception - SOLD OUT! (email info@glassart.org to be put on waiting list), Opening Reception, Gallery Hop, After Hop Party, Closing Night Party

PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS:
Columbia River Gorge/Mt. Hood "Loop" Tour, Winery Tours in Oregon Countryside, Portland's Microbrewery Tour, Collector’s Tour and Studio & Factory Tours - SOLD OUT! (email info@glassart.org to be put on the waiting lists)

GET INVOLVED
There are many opportunities to get involved with the GAS conference, and to contribute to keeping GAS a vital, growing organization. GAS counts on your support!

AUCTION

Preview of the 2008 LIVE Auction (Sat. June 21, 6:30 pm PST)

Telephone bids accepted by prior arrangement only. If you wish to arrange a telephone bid, please call 206-382-1305 x100 by June 21, 2pm PST. Please leave your name, telephone number and piece or piece(s) that you are interested in.