REGISTRATION, MEMBERSHIP + CHECK-IN
Conference registration will be facilitated by The University of Tennessee Conference Center. The registration and check-in tables will be located on the Park Concourse Level of the Knoxville Convention Center starting at 1pm on Wednesday March 18, 2015.
SGC International membership is required for full registration. Membership runs from conference to conference. SGCI membership is purchased/renewed during the online registration process. Student delegates must be current full-time students. Student delegates will have unique name tags and be required to present a current college picture ID at the registration desk before receiving conference materials.
All conference attendees are invited to attend the Printmaker’s Ball (and buffet dinner) to be held the evening of Saturday, March 21st free of charge. Conference attendees may also purchase addition tickets to the Ball for friends and family not attending the conference. To take advantage continuous programming of events without leaving the Knoxville Convention Center, delegates are strongly encouraged to sign-up for box lunches each day.
Registration
CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL
Early registration ends January 15, 2015 (11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time)
Regular registration ends February 15, 2015 (11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time)
Late and On-Site registration is from February 16, 2015 until the conference takes place.
Please register using the online portal, if you must register by phone, please contact Mindy Jackson at 865-974-0258.
For special registration, and vendor registration, please scroll down for further instructions before going to the online portal.
| Conference Registration Fees | |||
Early |
Regular |
Late + On Site |
|
| Regular Full Conference | $250 | $300 | $350 |
| Student Full Conference | $160 | $220 | $280 |
| Wednesday, March 18 ONLY | $75 | $75 | $100 |
| Thursday, March 19 ONLY | $150 | $150 | $175 |
| Friday, March 20 ONLY | $150 | $150 | $175 |
| Saturday, March 21 ONLY | $150 | $150 | $175 |
| SGCI Membership Fees | |
| Regular Membership | $75 |
Student Membership |
$35 |
Sustaining Membership |
$100 |
Patron Membership |
$250 |
Lifetime Membership |
$500 |
Additional and Optional Charges
SATURDAY OPEN PORTFOLIO
REGISTRATION FOR THE OPEN PORTFOLIO WAS CLOSED AT THE REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE.
MEMBERS' EXCHANGE PORTFOLIO
SPHERE CONFERENCE APRON
This apron will have the Sphere logo on a three pocketed apron, perfect for all your printing needs. Images and more apron details here.
BOXED LUNCHES
We highly recommend taking advantage of the boxed lunches available Thursday and Friday, in order to not miss out on any of the days events. Full details on lunch options are on the Special Events and Meals page.
PRINTMAKERS' BALL
All registered conference attendees are invited to come to our closing event, the Printmakers' Ball, free of charge. This event will feature a buffet dinner, and performances by conference poet laureate, R.B. Morris, and the Lonesome Coyotes.
Please indicate on your registration if you will be attending for planning purposes. Tickets for friends and family members not registered for the conference are also available.
Additional/Optional Charges |
|
Saturday Open Portfolio |
$10 |
Members' Exchange Portfolio |
$10 |
Sphere Conference Apron |
$18 |
Thursday Box Lunch |
$20 |
Friday Box Lunch |
$20 |
Saturday Printmakers' Ball |
FREE |
Guest Ticket for Printmakers' Ball |
$40 |
Special Registration
DISCOUNTED REGISTRATIONS
Conference session chairs, technical demonstrators, INKubator organizers, exhibition organizers, and portfolio organizers receiving a fee discount will be emailed an individualized code to be used during the registration process. Codes have been emailed to these individuals. If you think you qualify for discounted registration, and have not been emailed a registration code, please email jvander5@utk.edu with the subject heading "discount". See our disount policy for the conference HERE.
LIFETIME MEMBERS
Lifetime SGCI members will receive a separate code to use during the registration process. Codes have been emailed to lifetime members via the address on file with SGCI. If you are a lifetime member and have not been emailed a registration code, please email jvander5@utk.edu with the subject heading "lifetime".
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer slots are now full.
VENDORS
Vendors do not register through the on-line portal, and instead must complete early registration and send a VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM with payment to the University of Tennessee School of Art (1715 Volunteer Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37996) by January 15, 2015 . The vendor rate is $350 for one person and $500 for two persons. Vendors receive one table, with additional tables costing $50/each with a limit of 4 tables total. Product vendors needing more than two people to assistwith customer relations may designate two additional people as support staff. Please visit the Publisher and Product Fair page for complete information.
CURRENT UTK FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS
Current University of Tennessee, Knoxville, staff, faculty and students that wish to attend the conference are eligible for free registration, thanks to sponsorship by the Office of the Provost. In order to receive your registration waiver, you must complete a separate paper registration, found HERE.
Do not register through the online portal.
Additional Conference Information
ENTERTAINMENT
Visit Knoxville will be present on Wednesday and Thursday with an information table on activities for family members and children not attending the conference. Also check out these Knoxville Attractions.
MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES
Individuals interested in participating in the Mentoring Sessions as either mentors or mentees may do so as part of the early registration process. Those with questions should contact Vice-President for Outreach Nicole Pietrantoni: nicole.pietrantoni@gmail.com
CONFERENCE DELEGATE ROSTER
A printed roster of conference delegates will be provided to all delegates with an alphabetical listing of names, addresses and emails. If they elect, conference delegates may chose not to be included in the registry.
LETTERS OF INVITATION
Conference delegates seeking a letter of invitation to assist in securing institutional of external travel support should email: SGCI2015@gmail.com by November 1, 2014.
REFUNDS
Early and late registrants not able to attend the conference who contact the conference host on or before March 17, 2015 may receive a refund full minus a $50 processing fee.
ACCOMODATIONS
For information on conference hotels (and discount rates): CLICK HERE.
Questions
Regarding SGCI membership may be directed to membership@sgcinternational.org.
Regarding registration may be directed to SGCI2015@gmail.com
