2008 P. Buckley Moss
Collectors' Convention
Roanoke, Virginia
September 12-13, 2008
Location and Hotel Rate
The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24016
Phone (540) 985-5900
Reservations (866) 594-4722
Rooms for $138.00 per night
A block of rooms is being held for convention attendees at the special rate listed. Please inform the hotel when you make your reservation that you are with the P. Buckley Moss Galleries, Ltd. and confirm you have the group rate.
All events will take place at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
Convention Hours
Friday
5:00pm to 9:00pm. Convention opens with a cocktail reception. Beer, wine, soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres served. Exhibit opens with the largest traveling show of Pat's watercolors, etchings and prints.
Saturday
9:00am to 5:00pm. Exhibit open. Talks and slide shows about Pat's life and work and about the P. Buckley Moss Society.
*During the convention Pat will sign all purchases made at the convention, except puzzles, in addition to any two previously purchased prints and two Society Members Only prints.
6:30pm Saturday night dinner/dance
Cost
2-day admission (includes Friday night Wine and Hors d'oeuvres Reception): $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door
1-day Saturday only admission: $8.00
Tickets Now Available
From Your Local Moss Gallery
Or The Moss Portfolio
(Please read the special note at the bottom of this page regarding where you buy your tickets).New Virginia Poster
A new Virginia poster will be released at the convention. This poster will feature many of Virginia landmarks found in Pat's prints. The poster will be similar to the Iowa America's Homeland poster.Friday Author Luncheon
There will be a Book and Author Luncheon on Friday, September 12 at 1pm. This event is sponsored by and benefits the P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education. The luncheon will cost $35 per person and some of confirmed authors are Sharon McCrumb, Logan Wood, and Camelia Elliott. Pat will also be in attendance. Each of the authors and Pat will have their books available for purchase and to autograph at the close of the luncheon. To purchase tickets or for more information contact the Moss Foundation at (540) 932-1728.Dinner Dance
The Dinner Dance, sponsored by the P. Buckley Moss Society, takes place on Saturday at 6:30pm. Tickets are limited and are likely to sell out, so please order your tickets early from The P. Buckley Moss Society (540) 943-5678.Costume Parade
The costume parade will be held on Saturday morning. There will be a competition for those who come in costume depicting a Moss character or particular print, with a prize for the best costume.Counted Cross-Stitch Display
A display of completed P. Buckley Moss counted cross-stitch pieces will be feartured at the convention. Collectors will be able to vote for their favorite and a "Popular Choice" winner will be announced on Saturday afternoon. There will be a limit of one entry per person.
It Makes a Difference
Where you Buy your TicketsWhen you purchase your ticket from a Moss gallery, you are giving that gallery a substantial credit for every purchase you make at the convention. Please be sure that you buy your ticket from the one gallery you want to support. If you do not have a gallery that you frequent, please purchase your tickets from P. Buckley Moss Galleries at (800) 430-1320.
©P. Buckley Moss 2008
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