The Antiques & Collectibles National Association (ACNA) announced its first national convention since 2005. Members of the Association will meet in New Orleans on January 10-13, 2010, at the Hotel Monteleone. The theme of the conference is "Help Your Future - Buy Your Past." The 4-day schedule includes educational classes, networking opportunities, a trade show and a shopping trip to Magazine Street, the core of the New Orleans antiques district.

Scheduled speakers and topics for the classes include Fred and Gail Taylor (Antique Furniture), Randy and Debbie Coe (Glass), DiAnna Tindell (Art Restoration), Connie Swaim (Recognizing Fakes), Barbara Mauzy (Kitchenware) and Beth Walker (Silver). Kyle Husfloen will give the keynote address.

The ACNA was formed in 1991 as the Antiques & Collectibles Dealer Association and has evolved to the ACNA to provide personalized services for shop owners, mall owners, show promoters and private collectors as well as all levels of dealers. Conference registration information is available on the Association website.

http://www.acna.us