The Convention Center, located at 201 W. Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501, is within walking distance of some of the world's finest restaurants, museums and shopping, as well as 1,500 hotel and bed & breakfast rooms. The convention center includes a 512-vehicle underground parking garage. For convention center floor plan and more information:

Santa Fe Community Convention Center Interiors

View/print map/directions to the Convention Center. The convention center floor plan in a pdf document can be downloaded here.

Venue:
The Santa Fe Community Convention Center, with its awarding-winning design, will give us all the room and comfort that we need.  It's located in Santa Fe's historic downtown area and close to many fine restaurants and hotels. Santa Fe has a website, http://www.santafe.org/ with a link to the convention center with information on parking, floor plan and breakout rooms, as well as local weather and directions.  You can also call 800.777.2489 for information.

Hotel Activities and Restaurant Information:
The host hotel for the Artists' Materials EXPO 2009 is the Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza, 100 Sandoval Street, in the heart of downtown and within walking distance of the convention center. Be sure to mention the Expo when you call for our rate of $179/night. Call Hilton Info at 800.336.3676. The Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plazaʼs number is: 505.988.2811.

Exhibit Hall Times and Information:
The exhibit hall at the convention center will be open and free to the public with a quick sign-in for a badge.

Friday, September 18th, 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday, September 19th, 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday, September 20th, 10 am to 3 pm

Please remember: The exhibit hall will not be open to the public on Thursday, September 17th. Manufacturers will be setting up their booths.

Class Information:
Classes begin Thursday, September 17th, and will run through Sunday, September 20th. For best selection register early online, by phone, by fax, or mail. You may add classes on site, and classes that are still open will be listed at the registration desk. Cancellations must happen in writing before August 18th for a full refund, and by September 3rd for a 50% refund. After September 3rd, there are absolutely no refunds.  There will be a $15 class switching fee per class.

When You Arrive:
If you registered online, the only confirmation you will receive will be by e-mail. If you donʼt use email you will still be in the system. If possible, print out the class confirmation email and bring it with you.

On Thursday, the first day of classes, please arrive at the convention center registration desk 30 minutes prior to the start of your class in order to pick up your class tickets. You will see the signs and be directed by people in this area. The facility is easily accessible and in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.