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product know-how specifying art Focal point Art consultants and artists work to create a masterpiece for hospitality spaces By Jana Schiowitz Clockwise from above: Artwork chosen by HG Art and Framing Consultants hangs in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Orlando-Downtown; nature-inspired artwork for the Fairmont Chicago by Artistic Framing; Picture Source picked modern artwork for a guestroom at the newly renovated Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California; and Carson Art Gallery worked on the Woodlands Resort in Texas designed by Dallasbased Vivian/Nichols Associates. ARTWORK IS A STORYTELLER, a source of inspiration, and the creator of memorable experiences. Whether it is the depiction of a city landscape hanging on a wall in a main dining area or a colorful take on geometric shapes in a luxury suite of a hotel, much thought and time is put into choosing the perfect art package for a space. Selecting the appropriate art takes time, a known budget, and knowledge of the expectations of the project. Get Art, Create a Story Hospitality projects are filled with various products, but what role does art play in making the space whole? “Through the centuries, art has always touched the emotions of the human soul,” says Diane Carson, president of Carson Art Gallery in 18 march 2009 www.newh.org tel 800.593.NEWH Dallas. “Through the right art selections, the hotel can further this important connection for their clients.” Art is the finishing touch, sending a message to guests. “The design of a space sets the tone of what the guest is expected to feel, but the art actually completes the story,” says Julia Davis, an art consultant at Picture Source. Owners and developers are becoming more involved too. After seeing how art can really make a difference to a property, it is no longer the first thing to be cut out of the budget. “We’re seeing a big shift towards not only owner-interest in the art, but support in keeping a strong art package in the budget,” says Davis. “I think that owners have become very interested in the > http://www.newh.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - March 2009

NEWH - March 2009
Table of Contents
Network Leaders
News
Have you Seen?
Product Know-How
Point of View
Design 101
On the Scene
Sustainability: Case Study
Sustainability: NEWH Leadership Conference
Scholarship
Service: the Recognition of Excellence Award
Cover Story: Man in the Mirror
Project: Hotel Monaco
Project: Tulalip
Project: Pinehurst
New Members
Save the Date
Partner Profiles

NEWH - March 2009