Conference Location:
Light Work
Robert B. Menschel Media Center, 316 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210, phone 315.443.1300
www.lightwork.org
Light Work is an artist-run, non-profit photography and digital media center that has supported artists through exhibitions, residencies, publications, affordable workspace, and other programs since 1973. The facilities are housed on the campus of Syracuse University (www.syr.edu).
Conference Hotels:
Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel (0.2 miles)
801 University Avenue. Syracuse, NY 13210, phone 315.475.3000
Sheraton Website
Details: University hotel. Room rates by occupancy: $125/single, $135/double, $145/triple, $155/quad, plus applicable taxes and fees. Parking $12 per vehicle, per night. Free internet. Reserve hotel room by October 6 by website or calling the hotel at 315.475.3000 and requesting the group rate for the SPE Light Work Photo Conference. Cancellations must be made by 6pm on the day prior to arrival date.
Hotel Skyler (0.5 mile)
601 S. Crouse Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210, phone 1.800.365.4663
Hotel Skyler Website
Details: Environmentally friendly boutique hotel. Room rate: $129 for Queen or King, plus applicable taxes and fees. Parking and internet are free. Reserve hotel room by October 4 by calling the hotel at 1.800.365.4663 and requesting the group rate for the SPE Light Work Photo Conference. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to arrival date. (This hotel option has changed from Parkview Hotel.)
Traveling to Light Work:
Airport: Conference attendees planning to fly should come into Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Paid taxi or limited hotel shuttles available.
Train/Bus: Conference attendees planning to take a train or bus will arrive at the Regional Transportation Center in Syracuse. Paid taxi or Centro buses available.
Car:
See directions at http://lightwork.org/visit/index.html