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Convention Centers ing gallery collection that generally includes on an annual basis one juried show, one purchased show, one show of artwork from schools, and two to three exhibits decided by the local Friends of the Arts. “We consider it an integral part of what we do here. Sometimes I refer to us as a museum,” says Nadine Guest, general manager of the convention center. The gallery corridor is used on occasion for receptions—“I’m kind of surprised it doesn’t happen more often,” says Guest—and the prefunction space that can accommodate a couple of hundred attendees includes a number of pieces as well. “You don’t have to be in the corridor to appreciate the art,” explains Guest. Local artist and gallery owner Paul Dor- Growth, a 35-foot steel and blown glass sculpture by Vernon Brejcha, is comprised of 178 individual pieces. the perfect person to oversee the installation,” says Guest. “His concept was to use regional artists; he wanted to create a world-class-caliber collection, featuring Midwestern artists.” She notes that Dorrell believes people “are almost never indifferent to art,” which lends vitality to the space. “We’re proud of the fact that this kind of exceptional collection adds to the sophistication of our facility,” says Guest. “We hope that planners will find this an added attraction when they advertise for people to come to meetings in our space.” It also serves as an excellent way to Overland Park Convention Center rell was selected to consult on the project from the beginning. “Paul is a well-published art advocate who is always interested in seeing vibrant environments. He was get the community to embrace a convention center. “A lot of the local population you’ll never get into your facility,” says Arrison from Hot Springs. “This introduces your facility to the citizens who have paid for it.” http://www.knoxville.org http://www.knoxville.org

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Successful Meetings - September 2007

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