The organization is conducting CRA exams as part of its scheduled activities, and those wishing to take the exam can contact accounts@orrainc.com.
Following is the ORRA program of activities:
Wednesday July 11, 2018
The Atlanta International Area Rug Market opens
1:00PM - ORRA Opens in AmericasMart Building 1, 4th Floor. Seminar Room 4-B-1
Thursday July 12, 2018
9:30AM - 10:00AM - "Enhancing Your Rug Appraising" with a panel of CRAs. As part of the ORRA education program an open forum will address the discipline associated with rug appraising in today's marketplace. AmericasMart Building 1, 4th Floor. Seminar Room 4-B-1
10:00AM - 12:00PM - "CRA Examination Written" Moderator: Jim Garner and education committee members. The exam will be in two parts: written and identification. Examinees will be tested on historical and technical knowledge of hand-knotted rugs. AmericasMart Building 1, 4th Floor. Seminar Room 4-B-1
2:00PM - 4PM - "CRA Examination ID" Examinees will be tested on their knowledge of 35 selected handmade rugs. AmericasMart Building 1, 4th Floor. Seminar Room 4-B-1
Friday July 13, 2018
10:00AM - 11:30AM - "Knot to be Missed" - Walking the market with Members of the Board of Trustees. Discussion on the future of ORRA meetings, education business programs, new membership categories AmericasMart Building 1, 4th Floor. Seminar Room 4-B-1
Saturday, Sunday, July 14, 15, 2018
Open Buying
ORRA execs note that hotel rooms are still available through Onpeak for those wishing to attend the July Atlanta market and take the CRA exam.