The 99th Annual Summer Conference of the Stained Glass Association of America
Oakland 2008
Pre-Conference Classes: June 26, 2008
SGAA Conference: June 27 thru June 29, 2008
Post Conference Tours: June 30, 2008
Marriott Oakland City Center ? SGAA rates Single/Double $109
All about OaklandFounded in 1852, Oakland, California, has history that goes back much further than its 150 years. Native Americans lived in the region for more than 5,000 years. The Spanish visited the area in the 1770s, and came to settle about 50 years later. Asians, African Americans, and those of Northern European extraction came with the Gold Rush and put down their own roots. Today, Oakland is one of the nation's most ethnically integrated cities
Oakland's landscape is a picturesque mix of lovely hillside neighborhoods; exciting and diverse architecture; a bustling waterfront; two shimmering lakes; 19 miles of shoreline along the San Francisco Bay; unparalleled Bay views; and more parks and open space per capita than any other city in the Bay Area. Everyone loves their year round vacation weather with temperatures in the gentle 50s and 60s in the winter and spring, and 70s throughout summer and fall.
Oakland has one of the largest visual and performing arts communities on the West Coast, from acclaimed symphony and ballet to museums, galleries, and small arts organizations. The Old Oakland district includes many of the finest examples of Victorian commercial architecture on the West Coast. Oakland's population boomed after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and the Broadway Historic District showcases a range of architectural treasures constructed between 1900-1949. Bold new buildings now shine in Oakland's modern skyline. The Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building has been lauded for its use of space and sense of place.
Oakland's residents love their city's charming neighborhoods, which include a mix of well-known areas like Montclair, Rockridge, and Piedmont.
Stained Glass Competition: This competition will be open to all members and affiliates of the SGAA. The Marriott has a beautiful window wall that will again present great lighting for a stained glass exhibition.
