The conference will be held in the heart of downtown Moab, just a few minutes walk to many hotels, coffee shops, restaurants, and local retail establishments. Moab has a truly unique character and attendees will have an opportuntiy to experience the town before and after conference sessions. We have made an purposeful effort to host the main conference activities (e.g., plenaries, breakout sessions, and workshops), at locally-owned, historic, and community-oriented venues).

Historic Star Hall (plenaries)

Constructed from 1905 to 1906 by local craftsmen, Star Hall is historically significant for the role it has played in the community over the years as a primary gathering place, recreation hall, and school house. The T-shaped sandstone building was originally owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for activities such as dances, plays, and dinners. The church used the building for nineteen years and in 1925 they sold it to the Grand County School District. In 1972 the building became home to the Moab Art Theatre, a community theater and training center in the dramatic arts. The building, actively used today, is a prominent historic resource within the community of Moab.

Moab Arts and Recreation Center (MARC) (presentations and workshops)

The MARC is the host of art classes, dances, and New Year's celebrations for the Moab community. Adults and young people can take classes in pottery, watercolor, oil painting, mosaics, drawing, creative writing, and other arts based activities. Children attend art camp at the MARC in the slow summer months. Eight months out of the year the MARC hosts community art exhibits during the highly successful Art Walk. Ballet, tai chi, yoga, qi gong, and other movement arts are taught at the center. Read more about the MARC's long history HERE.

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