FW: TypeCon2011: Registration Now Open!

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Subject: TypeCon2011: Registration Now Open!

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TypeCon Update
May 11th Edition
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In this update:

 *   Registration Now Open
 *   Conference Program Preview
 *   Pre-conference Workshops
 *   Special Hotel Rate for Attendees
 *   Handmade Design Deadline Extended
 *   Monotype Imaging Signs on as Headline Sponsor
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Registration Now Open
Take advantage of early bird pricing by registering by May 31st.
Register now!<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/j/>
SOTA members save even more! Society of Typographic Aficionados<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/t/> members also receive a discount on their conference registration. Why not join SOTA<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/i/> or renew your membership<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/d/> before registering and receive your member discount.
Main Conference
Early Registration — Through May 31st
Regular: $310 professional / $180 student
SOTA Members: $265 professional / $160 student
Regular Registration — June 1st - June 30th
Regular: $365 professional / $200 student
SOTA Members: $310 professional / $180 student
Late Registration — Starting July 1st
Regular: $425 professional / $210 student
SOTA Members: $365 professional / $190 student
Pre-Conference Workshops
Half Day Workshops: $50 each*
Full Day Workshops: $100 each*
* Plus materials and lab fees, if applicable.
See the workshop descriptions<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/h/> for more information.
Type & Design Education Forum
Full Day Session: $100
See the preliminary forum schedule<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/k/> for more information.
All prices are in US dollars.
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Conference Program Preview
This year’s incredible conference program<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/u/> is starting to come together. Over 100 of the brightest names in type and design will be sharing their knowledge and skills during TypeCon2011: Surge, including:
Lynne Baggett, Ed Benguiat<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/o/>, William Berkson<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/b/>, David Berlow<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/n/> , John D. Berry<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/p/>, Scott Boms<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/x/>, Veronika Burian<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/m/>, Aaron Carámbula<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/c/> , Nancy Sharon Collins<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/q/>, Viviana Cordova<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/a/>, Bill Davis<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/f/>, Carolina de Bartolo<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/z/> , Luke Dorny<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/v/>, John Dowling, John Downer<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/e/>, Angela Driscoll<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/s/>, Carol Fillip<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/g/> , Lorrie Frear<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/w/>, Mehmet Gözetlik<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/yd/>, Will Hill<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/yh/>, Jessica Hische<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/yk/> , Otmar Hoefer<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/yu/>, Amelia Hugill-Fontanel<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/jl/>, Mark Jamra<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/jr/>, John Jennings, Kenneth Jones<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/jy/> , Akira Kobayashi<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/jj/>, Jenny LeBlanc<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/jt/>, Gerry Leonidas<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ji/>, Ian Lynam<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/jd/> , Grahame Lynch, Erik Marinovich<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/jh/>, Ricardo Martins, Erin McLaughlin<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/jk/>, Vince Mitchell, Anita Nottingham, Sharon Oiga, Ketty Miranda Orozco, Leonard Otillio, Dr. Kayanna Pace, David Peacock, Thomas Phinney<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ju/> , Rafael Díaz Rey, Nancy Rorabaugh<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/tl/>, Anthony Rozak, David Rozak, Yvette Rutledge, José Scaglione<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/tr/>, Juliet Shen<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ty/>, Neil Summerour<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/tj/> , Guy Villa, Brian Warren<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/tt/>, Jim Wasco<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ti/>, Marcin Wichary<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/td/>, and Onur Yazicgil<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/th/>
Presentations and workshops will explore topics such as: Japanese typography; the champions of readability; typography for the web; the graphic history behind QSL cards; book design and bookbinding; Fontographer basics; letterpress techniques; connections between lettering and lingerie; historic New Orleans print engraving; the lack of Latin typographic heritage in Turkey; glass gliding; and so much more.
Keep an eye on the conference program<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/tk/>, workshop schedule<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/tu/>, and special events<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/il/> pages for the latest updates and additions.
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Pre-conference Workshops
This year’s pre-conference workshops are being be held at Loyola University<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ir/> and feature an incredibly broad range of topics. Japanese bookbinding, calligraphic lettering, web typography, introduction to letterpress, type design basics, and glass gilding are just a few of the subjects being covered.
If you have already registered for TypeCon2011, you may add workshops to your current registration agenda. Simply sign into your account<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/iy/> on the RegOnline site and click the “Select Events” link.
These workshops are sure to fill up quickly, so sign up today.
For details, including session times and pricing, see the full workshop schedule<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ij/>.
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Special Hotel Rate for Attendees
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We have secured a special rate of just $114/night for TypeCon attendees staying at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ii/>. This is an amazing price for an equally amazing hotel located smack dab in the middle of the famous French Quarter.
This rate applies to rooms booked between July 5th and 11th. Enjoy free in-room internet and the convenience of not having to travel to and from the conference venue each day — all at a steeply discounted price.
Rooms are filling up fast.
Book today!<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/id/>
See our hotel and travel information<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ih/> for details.
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Handmade Design
Submission Deadline Extended
The submission deadline for the Handmade Design<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ik/> silent auction fundraiser has been extended to June 7th, 2011. Presented by TypeCon in conjunction with Loyola University New Orleans<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/iu/> , all works donated to Handmade Design will be sold through a three month long silent auction. All proceeds from the auction will go to support the Greater New Orleans Foundation Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/dl/>.
An opening reception for the silent auction will take place during TypeCon2011 on Tuesday, July 5th at Loyola University’s Collins C. Diboll Gallery<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/dr/>. Be sure to add this event to your agenda when you register<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/dy/> for the conference.
Check out the official call for entries<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/dj/> for additional information.
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Monotype Imaging signs on
as our headline sponsor!
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We’re extremely pleased to announce that our good friends at Monotype Imaging<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/di/> have signed on as our headline sponsor.
Monotype will be presenting the infamously annual “Type Quiz” and other events during TypeCon. Many thanks for their incredible support of this year’s conference.
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Become a TypeCon sponsor
Have you ever considered sponsoring TypeCon?
Here’s your chance.
Your sponsorship directly supports our conference and helps foster a robust typographic community. Every TypeCon sponsor<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/dd/> has their name placed in front of a focused audience consisting of type designers, students, educators, developers, and industry members. Our conference and events are targeted directly at folks who are specifically interested in typography and your services. You can’t do much better than that.
Whether you’re an indie design studio, printer, font distributor, or full-fledged type foundry — we have a sponsorship level that’s right for you.
Download our sponsorship information package<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/dh/> or contact us<mailto:sponsorship@typesociety.org> for details.
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Thanks to our many sponsors and partners
We’d like to thank the individuals and businesses that make TypeCon possible. Without their continued assistance, we would not be able to offer such an affordable, high-quality event.
Presenting Partner
Loyola University New Orleans<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/dk/>
Headline Sponsor
Monotype Imaging<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/du/>
72 Point Sponsors
Adobe Systems<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/hl/>, The Font Bureau<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/hr/>, MyFonts<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/hy/>
48 Point Sponsors
The Art Institute of Atlanta<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/hj/>, FontLab<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ht/>, Google Web Fonts<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/hi/>,
Linotype<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/hd/>, Veer<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/hh/>, YouWorkForThem<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/hk/>
24 Point Sponsors
Codex<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/hu/>, Font Bros<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/kl/>, Fontdeck<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/kr/>, Ligature, Loop & Stem<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ky/>,
Mark Simonson Studio<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/kj/>, Typostrophe<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/kt/>, WebINK<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ki/>
12 Point Sponsors
Butter Label<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/kd/>, Gingko Press<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/kh/>, Kneadle<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/kk/>, School of Visual Concepts<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ku/>,
Typofonderie<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ul/>, UPPERCASE Magazine<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ur/>
Design Partner
Tom Varisco Designs<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/uy/>
Event Partner
Type Directors Club<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/uj/>
Media Partner
Typophile<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ut/>
Technology Partners
Campaign Monitor<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ui/>, SitBy.Us<http://out.splorp.com/t/r/l/jtkkct/hldufjdu/ud/>
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