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Art of the Center
The art in the Raleigh Convention Center is comprised of our "Call to Artists" initiative and partnerships with state, regional and local museums, galleries and art organizations.
Art on Display and Call to Artists Exhibit 2010-2011
The Raleigh Convention Center is pleased to showcase over 30 new works by local artists selected from a recent Call to Artists initiative. Various mediums and styles are represented. Works are on temporary display throughout the facility. See more examples in the View Artist Gallery.
Art Partnership - 2010-2011 - Village of Yesteryear
Works from the Village of Yesteryear are all hand-crafted in North Carolina. These works can be found in both the North and South Concourse Vitrines (glass cases). View Art Partner Gallery.
MISSION
"To encourage the development and perpetuation of heritage crafts by the display of our projects and the demonstration of the skills required for their production; to share what we have learned and developed with all who may be interested."
Village of Yesteryear
The Village of Yesteryear is a "working artists" village of 100 craftsmen that features traditional heritage handcrafts. The primary goal of the Village is education. Each year at the NC State Fair, nearly 100 craftsmen demonstrate skills that for many have been passed down for generations. The goal of the Village is to encourage the development and perpetuation of these skills.
The Village of Yesteryear was founded in 1951 by Dr. J. S. Dorton in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Miss Mary Cornwell was appointed as the first director and continued until her retirement in 1990. Mr. James A. Trantham, master craftsman and instrument maker, assumed responsibilities as director of the Village until his retirement in 2009. Mrs. Pamela Earp now serves in that capacity.
