Update (11/6): The Annual Convening is only a few days away and we are already at capacity! If you didn't register, there will be first come, first served availability onsite at our host venue Eaton starting on the first day of the Convening. Any questions, please reach out at info@aacdmv.org.

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Join the Arts Administrators of Color Network for the 2019 Annual Convening.
The only annual convening for and by people of color in the arts.

Hundreds of artists and arts administrators of color will descend upon Washington, D.C. for a weekend of learning, networking, site visits, parties, and community care!

Site Visits:
We are excited to add site visits to our program this year. You will receive a link in your confirmation email that will allow you to go register for a site visit! Space is limited and will close on October 31, 2019.

Special Notes: 

• Light breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days.
• Complete one registration order form per attendee. (The form asks questions specific to the individual attending.)
• Site Visit slots will be distributed via pre-Event survey in September/October.

Pricing: 

• Early Bird
  $75 (2 day) / $40 (1-day ticket)
• Advance Registration (September 9th - November 1st)
  $80 (2 day) / $45 (1-day)
• On-Site Registration (November 2nd until November 10th)
  $100 (2-day) / $60 (1-day)
  

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 VIEW THE SESSIONS 
Click above to check out the 2019 Convening sessions.
Note: Sessions are still being finalized.

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

Day 1 - Saturday, November 9th 2019
8:30-9:30am / Networking Breakfast
9:30-10:00am / Welcome
10:00-11:15am / Opening Plenary
11:15-12:30pm / Lunch & Affinity
1:00-2:15pm / Breakout 1
2:30-4:00pm / Breakout 2
4:30-7:30pm / Site Visit (Optional, Ticket Required)
9:00pm / Quanice's Ice Pick Party

Day 2 - Sunday, November 10th 2019
8:00-9:00am / Networking Breakfast
9:00-10:30am / Panels
11:00-12:30pm / Breakout 3
12:30-1:30pm / Lunch & Affinity
2:00-3:30pm / Breakout 4
4:00-5:30pm / Closing Plenary
6pm / Closing Reception

Host Information
Our host venue, Eaton Hotel and Workshop, has offered Annual Convening attendees a special code for those interested in lodging during the Convening days. You can access that pricing through this link. 

Eaton DC was just named one of Time Magazine's The World's Greatest Places of 2019!

Additionally, Moxy DC has offered Annual Convening attendees a special code for those interested in lodging during the Convening days. Located just a block from Eaton Hotel and Workshop, the Moxy offers a whimsical atmosphere that gives guests a complementary welcome cocktail! Learn more about the Moxy and it’s amazing atmosphere. You can access the Moxy’s discount pricing for the Annual Convening through this link.

Please keep in mind that this pricing may fluctuate as the Convening is in Downtown DC during a holiday weekend.
We are currently finalizing discounts for other hotels around the same neighborhood and will keep this section updated as information comes in.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• All Arts Administrators of Color Network’s programs are safe and brave spaces that allow all individuals regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other social identities to be their true selves. By purchasing this ticket, I acknowledge that I will enter the space with good vibes, positivity, and support of all members of the Arts Administrators of Color community.
  
• By purchasing a ticket to the Annual Convening, you hereby authorize the Arts Administrators of Color Network (“AAC”) permission to take and use before, during and after photographs to be used in various marketing materials. I understand and agree that all photographs taken and/or time-lapse videos made by AAC will become the property of Arts Administrators of Color Network. I also hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge AAC from all claims, demands and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate, have or may have by reason of this authorization.