The Antique & Collectible Dealer Association (ACDA) will be hosting its annual Dealer symposium February 12-14, 2003 at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The symposium will be in conjunction with the Heart of Country Antique Show, the Tailgate Antique Show and the Music Valley Antique Show.

Instructors at the ACDA symposium will include Sandra Andacht, Orientalia; Randy & Debbie Coe, elegant glass; Donald Hall, American art pottery; Judith Katz-Schwartz, costume jewelry; David Maloney, research using the Internet; Steve Proffitt, auctions; DiAnna Tindell, hands-on restoration; Fred & Gail Taylor, furniture. Classes are 3 hours in length with hands-on instruction.

The key-note speakers will include Harry Rinker, “Collector Inspector” from HGTV; Ken Hall, nationally syndicated writer about what the celebrities and stars collect; and Steve Proffitt, attorney and auctioneer regarding auctions.

There will be an auction of items donated by the attendees, with proceeds going to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.