Lincoln, Neb., January 6, 2016. . . . . The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, has opened a public gallery showcasing works from six talented local Nebraskan artists, all finalists to becoming the hotel’s first Artist in Residence.
Each artist has ten works on display, open to public viewing and voting through January 25th, to assist the decision of which artist will ultimately be chosen as the Cornhusker Artist in Residence. The chosen artist will be announced publicly on Feb. 1st, and start the year of residency in April.
This is the second phase of The Cornhusker Artist-in-Residence program which will host a local artist on property in a gallery space open to the public. During this year of residency, the selected Artist in Residence will spend 30 hours weekly in an on-site studio, creating pieces, hosting gallery nights and networking with guests to create a truly enriching experience for travelers.
In addition to the provided studio space, the chosen Artist in Residence will receive a $1,000 monthly stipend, complimentary meals within the hotel’s cafeteria and a $500 monthly house spend account for entertaining new and potential buyers. A legacy piece will be created during the year of residency to permanently be on display within the hotel.
The Artist-in-Residence program was created by Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2009 at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wis. The program encourages the public and guests to interact with a local artist, enriching the overall guest experience during their visit as they are able to connect with the artist and see the evolution of the pieces created. The excellent guest response to the program at The Pfister led to expanding the program to other company-owned properties including the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City, Okla.
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel is located at 333 South 13th Street in Lincoln, Neb. For more information or to reserve accommodations, please call 1-800-228-9290 or visit www.marriott.com/lnkfs.
About The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel is the #1 hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska, just minutes from the historic Haymarket District. Having completed an $11 million renovation in September 2014, the hotel’s newly renovated amenities include 300 refurbished guest rooms with 10 luxurious suites, over 46,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, a revitalized lobby and a Marriott great room offering style, comfort, convenience, complimentary Wi-Fi and the latest technologies for the savvy traveler. Guests can grab a perfectly paired bite and brew at The Miller Time Pub & Grill, Lincoln’s go-to restaurant for a power lunch, happy hour or cheering on Husker sports. To keep up with the latest Cornhusker happenings, find the hotel on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thecornhuskermarriott), follow the hotel on Twitter or Instagram (@thecornhuskerh) or visit: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lnkfs-the-cornhusker-a-marriott-hotel.
About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 19 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and product repositioning, including hotel food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. For more information, please visit: https://www.marcushotels.com/ and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).
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