"The Raleigh Convention Center is not only beautiful but also user-friendly. I believe it is a jewel and will attract many organizations to Raleigh. The cost value, amenities, and amazing staff far surpass those of many large cities. Cannot say enough about the RCC/Centerplate staff ... personable, compassionate and caring. You can't beat that combination especially with a large group of people with special needs. We'll be back ... !"
- Pam Peterson, Associate Director
Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors (World Burn Congress)
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 2009-2010
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 Artist Gallery.
Art Partnerships - 2009-2010
Not Your Typical Meeting Room - Glass cases aligning our lobby level meeting rooms include temporary displays from The Seagrove Area Potters Association and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. See more examples in the Art Partnerships Gallery.
Pottery adorns the south concourse - The visually delightful display showcases the pottery craft with 59 unique works by 41 Seagrove artisans. The pottery ranges from whimsical contemporary sculpture to traditional and functional pieces all hand made and glazed and fired in various unique ways that represent the Seagrove experience – of pottery heritage and tradition that has continued unbroken for over 200 years, while today remaining a vital and active community of nearly 100 workshops.
Natural Sciences captivate on the northern concourse – This display contains a variety of items sorted into particular themes: Skeletons, Gems & Minerals, Birds, Fossils, Insects and Ocean Life. Most of the items have a North Carolina connection. The Gems & Minerals case, for example, includes fool’s gold from Moore County, fairy crosses (staurolite) from Cherokee and smoky quartz from Iredell. The Birds case features feathered friends common to North Carolina, ranging from a laughing gull to an evening grosbeak. The cases were designed by Curator of Exhibit Design Dwight Burke.
