The ACOR 7 conference was held in Seattle, Washington - USA March 25-28, 2004 Come to ACOR 7 in Seattle A Few of ACOR 7's Upcoming Highlights... What You'll Need To Know... Register Now: Online (through our secure server) By Fax/Mail - please print our form (pdf format) Come to ACOR 7 in Seattle What do rugs, clams, salmon, mountain vistas, salt-water breezes, espresso, and gray skies have in common? They will all be at ACOR 7 in Seattle! ACOR 7 will take place March 25-28th 2004 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center on Pier 66 in the heart of Seattle’s downtown tourist district. The agenda is packed with activities to interest collectors and enthusiasts at every level. Here is an overview of what’s in store: Educate Your Mind ACOR 7 will feature many opportunities to learn about collectible rugs and textiles. In addition to providing slide lectures and panels featuring experts from around the world, we have also doubled the number of "out-of-the-cedar-chest" sessions; which will maximize your opportunity to examine several outstanding collections in a small group setting. Delight Your Eye The Bell Harbor International Conference Center has over 9,000 square feet of exhibition space, which will be used to mount several exhibitions featuring rugs and textiles from local, west coast, and international collections. You’ll see Turkmen weavings, Persian prayer rugs, Afshars, a group of recently-published Manastir kilims, ikats, selections from Northwest collections, and a small display of Chilkat blankets made by the Tlingit people of Southeast Alaska. Add to Your Collection ACOR 7’s Dealers’ Row is the perfect place to look for your next acquisition. With more than 60 leading dealers from Asia, Europe, and across the US, you will be sure to find some items that you cannot leave behind. Bring an extra suitcase – you won’t want to go home empty-handed! Come Early and Stay Late There will be a pre-conference workshop on natural dyes led by Michele Wipplinger. She is a consultant to weaving cooperatives around the world, and she will focus on the process of dyeing wool using materials like madder and indigo. Also, please consider spending some extra time enjoying the city of Seattle. The conference venue is close to the historic Pike Place Market and the Pioneer Square gallery district, and there are many interesting attractions nearby. Register NOW! The registration fee is $375 per person. This fee admits you to all conference programs, exhibits, Dealers’ Row and the two receptions (including the ACOR Costume Contest). We have reserved rooms at two hotels adjacent to the conference center. The new Marriott, where almost every room has a water view, and the Edgewater Hotel, a Seattle landmark located over Puget Sound on Pier 67 (their tagline used to be "fish from your window".) Your hotel reservations will be made for you through ACOR based on your registration form request. You may register online or by using the ACOR 7 registration form. Hotel and conference confirmation will be mailed to you within 30 days. We urge you to make your reservation early, as the hotels and the pre- and post-conference events may fill up fast. Programs From Previous Conferences ACOR 6 (pdf format ~ 475 Kb) Can't open the file? Get the free Acrobat Reader plugin ACOR 6 Dealers' Row ACOR 6 welcomed to Indianapolis more than 70 oriental rug and textile dealers from nine countries. Please click here to see a list of ACOR 6 Dealers.