REGISTRATION

Registration for the Performing Arts Exchange is all-inclusive. For one low registration fee, you'll have access to all conference events including the Opening Reception, professional development workshops (PD@PAE), Keynote and Award Luncheons, Juried Showcases, consultations and the Closing Party.

 HOTEL: 

Reservations available March 8, 2010.

The Southern Arts Federation has arranged for special conference rates for PAE attendees. All of our conference locations are within walking distance of each other.

*NOTE: For the past two years our hotel room block has sold out at the host hotel but last minute cancellations have left almost 20% of those rooms unused. Please do not reserve a room unless you are planning to attend PAE.

The Westin Convention Center Hotel 
Single Occupancy Room Rate: $169
Double Occupancy Room Rate: $179
Rooms are available starting March 8, 2010

DoubleTree Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh City Center
*NOTE*  The Doubletree Hotel was selected as a cost savings option for those who plan attend PAE and have use of a personal vehicle. The Southern Arts Federation will provide transportation from the Doubletree Hotel to the Opening Reception and the Closing Party only.  The Doubletree Hotel is 1.45 miles from the convention center.
Single/Double Room Rate: $139
Rooms are available starting March 8, 2010 

Travel

Air travel:
The local airport is Pittsburgh International Airport. Give yourself plenty of time for your departure and arrival. Fares from Los Angeles are approximately $254. Fares from New York are approximately $300.

Travel from Airport to Hotel district:

Taxi: Taxi cabs are located conveniently outside baggage claim. Estimated taxi fare - $35 (one way) or schedule the Super Shuttle for additional savings.

Exhibition Space

The Exhibit Hall for the 2010 Performing Arts Exchange is the nationally recognized David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the most environmentally responsible convention center in the country.  Take a moment and view this video by MSNBC about what makes this facility so great. View here.