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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.
Visit the facility’s photo gallery of past works from the 2009-2011 regional “Call to Artists’ initiative. Displayed artwork reflects art partnerships with local/regional artists, museums, galleries and other art organizations. See more examples in the Artist Gallery.
Charles Meeker Ballroom Lobby
The elegant 11,500 sq.ft Ballroom Lobby was recently named the Charles Meeker Ballroom Lobby in honor of former five-term mayor Charles Meeker. New Artwork adorns the lobby walls gifted from the law firm of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP in honor of their partner, Charles Meeker, and his contribution to the City of Raleigh.
Bob Rankin
Primary Raleigh, 2011
Acrylic on canvas
72 x 72 inches each (3 total)
Gayle Stott Lowry
Merging Past and Present, 2011
Oil on canvas
70 x 280 inches
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.
