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Registration
You must pick up your 2005 registration packets at the Atlantic City Convention Center before you attend your first class.
The Registration Desk will be located on the 4th Floor in the Treehouse area near room 413. For you convenience, the Registration Desk will be open:
- 5 pm – 7pm on Thursday, May 19
- 8 am – 5 pm on Friday, May 20
- 8 am – 5 pm on Saturday, May 21
- 8:30 am – 5 pm on Sunday, May 22
Lunch breaks/Food
Lunch breaks for all classes longer than 4 hours will be from 12 noon – 1 pm. There is a food court located on the 1st floor in the Convention Center.
Across from the convention center, on the same corner as the hotel, there is Tun Tavern, and the recently opened "Atlantic City - The Walk". The Walk is located 1 block east of the Hotel. Call ahead for pick. In The Walk you'll find: Applebees (609)345-7325, Los Amigos (609)344-2293, Starbucks (609)344-0413, IHOP (609)572-0333, McDonald's and Subway, as well as several dozen national retail shops. Visit www.acoutlets.com for more information about The Walk.
Collaborative Art Project
Friday, May 20 8:30 am through Saturday, May 21 11 pm
Artiologists and instructors are asked to use their collective creative talents to produce 2 projects for Artiology 2005 – Vintage: Reminiscences of the Past.
Proceeds will go to charity. Artist canvas, paints, brushes and other supplies will be available to use. Feel free, however, if you'd like to bring your own special items to add to these collaborative projects.
A silent auction will be held for the 2 pieces. You'll have a chance to purchase a wonderful art piece signed by all participants and help a needy
organization!
So, please drop off your bid at the registration table located on the 4th floor at the Convention Center. The 2 highest bidders will be announced at noon on Sunday, May 22. In case of a tie, a random drawing will be held. You need not be present to win.
The money raised will be donated to:
- The Creative Art Space for Kids Foundation (CASK). CASK is a not for profit visual art center that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender or
disability.
CASK is an amazing art center in Lynbrook, NY that provides kids with the opportunity to explore the arts hands-on through drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery, mixed media and art exhibitions. For more information on The Creative Art Space for Kids Foundation, For more information on this foundation, please visit: www.creativeartspaceforkids.org
- Visual Impairment And Blindness Services of Northampton County, Inc.
Founded in 1928 as the Northampton County Association for the Blind, Visual Impairment and Blindness Services (VIABL) is a non-profit agency. Their mission is to promote the social, economic, and physical self-sufficiency of visually impaired and blind individuals. They emphasize prevention of blindness through community awareness, eye care and safety programs, community vision screenings and low cost eye exams and glasses for financially eligible individuals. As artists, we all know how important our eyesight is to us. For more information on this agency, please visit: www.viablservices.org/about_viabl.htm
Meet and Greet Party
Friday, May 20 6 pm – 10 pm
Atlantic City Convention Center
4th Floor – Treehouse (near room 413)
The Meet and Greet Party is the place to meet or get reacquainted with instructors and friends. People who purchase a ticket will get a wristband that allows
you access to the vendor area.
There you can shop for artists' and vendors' finished goods and products. In addition, hot and cold Hors D'oeuvres and, those all-important desserts will be served as well. There will also be a cash bar available. So, come, kick back and enjoy the evening. The tickets are $15 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please use the registration form to request tickets.
Swap Til' You Drop Party
Saturday, May 21 7 pm – 11 pm
Sheraton Convention Center Hotel
2nd Floor – Steel Pier Conference Room
Come join in the fun. All Artiology 2005 attendees and instructors are encouraged to create artist trades and swap with others. What better time
to do this than at the Swap Til' You Drop Party on Saturday! (Don't know about "artist trades"? See information on artists Trades below).
Artiologists in past years have always said that wished they could see what other artists have produced during the weekend retreat. So now is the perfect time
to bring your finished creations and show them off. Snacks will be provided. No charge to attend. The Steel Pier is located right next to the "Shoe Bar".
Other Weekend Activities
Trades
It has been a fun tradition to create items that represent your creative talents that you can swap with your fellow Artiologists. It is purely
voluntary.
But trust me when you see what is being traded you'll want to participate. The trading is everywhere at Artiology! Attendees trade while standing in the line for check-in, in the halls, before class, during class, at the Meet and Greet and of course at the "Swap Til' You Drop" Saturday night party. So, be sure to carry your trades with you everywhere you go. And also it would be good to have some sort of tote bag to carry all the wonderful trades you will receive!
The theme this year is Vintage. We are asking Artiologist to create "charms." Artiology will supply the bracelet. In the end, everyone will end up
with one unique charm bracelet that will truly be creative piece of Artiology memorabilia. Ahh, it will be your very own "reminiscences of the past".
So think in terms of items that would fit on a charm bracelet. It could be beads strung on an eye pin, small dice/dominoes, things made with shrink plastic or
polymer clay, soldered pieces, small keys, tokens, coins, original pieces of artwork, the ideas are endless. Just don't forget to have some way to attach a jump ring to your "charm".
And, it's always nice to have some way that others can identify your trades. (Ex: put it in a small baggie with your name or email address printed on a piece of paper or attach a tag with your name/email address to it.) How many should you make? A suggestion would be at least 50. Do more if time permits. The emphasis is on enjoying the experience, having fun and not stressing out.
For more trade information and ideas, you are encouraged to join the Yahoogroups for ArtiologyNews. Post your questions or ideas to the board and/or
click on "Photos", then click on the folder "2003 T". There you will be able to see some examples of trades from previous years.
Bring/Take Recycle Table
In the past years Artiologists brought items to the weekend retreat to share/recycle. You know, things that you have a lot of or something you know you'll not
ever use. Sound familiar. What happens is, the items are put out on tables in the Registration Area and if it looks like something useful to you, it's yours. Please try to bring something to contribute. Don't just
be a taker.
Travel and Parking Information
Travel Information:
The Atlantic City Convention Center and the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel are conveniently located at:
Atlantic City Convention Center
One Miss America Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel
Two Miss America Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
For Maps, Driving Directions, Bus, Rail and Air Service to the Convention Center and Hotel: www.accenter.com/aboutthecenter/directions.asp
The Atlantic City Bus terminal is within walking distance (2 blocks) or a short taxi ride to the Sheraton Hotel and Atlantic City Convention Center
For information about bus service: www.njtransit.com/sf_bu.shtml or call:
NEW JERSEY TRANSIT Information: (800)582-5946
GREYHOUND Information: (800)231-2222 National Service Area
ACADEMY BUS LINES Information: (800)992-0451
GRAYLINE OF NEW YORK Information: (800)669-0051 From Local/Regional Points
Getting Around Atlantic City:
Visitors to Atlantic City have been riding on the Famous Rolling Chairs since the 1800's. The wicker rolling chairs are rolled up and down the length of the
Boardwalk by a guide. A ride in a rolling chair is bewitching, like a carriage ride through Central Park, or a gondola tour of the Venetian canals. Visitors have used the rolling chair for a relaxing ride, a scenic
tour, or on occasion, for special events, such as engagement or wedding proposals. These chairs are built not for speed, but for romance. For more information call (609)347-7148.
In addition to the traditional taxi cabs, Atlantic City Jitneys run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For a convenient way to travel around town, everyone
rides the Jitney. It's the Atlantic City Way! Jitneys travel the entire length of the city, from the inlet to Jackson Ave., from the Marina to the Casinos, servicing practically all major Atlantic City attractions.
Jitney stops are located on the corner of every route and originate one block from the Boardwalk on Pacific Avenue. For your convenience, every sign located by each Casino Stop, will have color-coded numbers. Decide
your route, then just look for the corresponding color coded number on each Jitney, hop on and enjoy the ride! What is a Jitney? A Jitney is a 13 passenger mini bus. Cost is $1.50 per person. For more information
call (609)344-8642.
Parking:
Hotel Valet Parking - $10
Self Parking in the Convention Center - $7.00
Note: Casino parking is much cheaper. If this will work for you, go for it. (Caesar's is the closest casino.
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