Ninth Biennial Convention

If you are unable to reserve the dates you want
at Hotel Albuquerque, please CLICK HERE for our
alternate hotel. You may also want to contact
Hotel Albuquerque to check for cancellations
or to be put on a wait list in case of a cancellation.

Our Convention hotel is conveniently located in Old Town Albuquerque, within walking distance to shops, galleries and restaurants. All Convention activities will be at the Hotel Albuquerque—exhibits, registration and optional activities will be on the ground floor. The hotel has a fine dining restaurant Cristobal's, a casual New Mexican Cafe; Plazuela & Cantina, and Q-Bar lounge, voted Albuquerque's best Happy Hour spot. Rooms feature in-room WiFi, gourmet coffee and tea, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.

Participants in 2009 also enjoyed the spacious seating areas throughout the first-floor convention center, and the outdoor seating on the covered area overlooking the beautiful courtyard. Throughout each day, artists congregated in these areas to rest between classes, talk, compare notes about classes and workshops, and enjoy the company of other artists.

SPECIAL ROOM RATE

The IAPS Convention rate at the Hotel Albuquerque will be $129 per night plus tax, single or double occupancy. Rate applies from May 30 to June 6, 2011, subject to hotel availability.

The cut off date for this special rate is May 9, 2011 — for bookings after that date, higher rates may apply. It's advisable to book your room early; don’t wait until the last minute or it may not be available. You can reserve your room by calling the hotel at 505-843-6300 and ask to be connected to Reservations, or call toll-free to the direct reservations number, 866-505-7829. To obtain the special rate you must ask to be placed with Block Code GRPX22, or within the IAPS 2011 block of rooms. You can also make reservations online by clicking here.

TRANSPORTATION

Shuttle service is available between the airport and hotel, see: www.sunportshuttle.com.

Taxi fare from Albuquerque airport is currently around $25 each way—approximately 20 minutes.

For information on taxis or shuttles, see www.cabq.gov/airport/transportation.html

If you choose to drive, the hotel has ample free parking.

LOOKING FOR A ROOMMATE?

Send an email if you'd like to share a room, and we will advise you of others who are also willing to share. (When you send your email, please be sure to put IAPS in the subject line.) IAPS only provides names and phone numbers; it is your responsibility to contact each other and make hotel reservations. If you're registering by mail rather than online, check the "roommate" box on the mail-in registration form.