Press Release
Raleigh, NC Makes a Big Impression With
Blockbuster Art Exhibition and Hotel Packages
Matisse & Picasso Works Showcased For The
First Time In South
Contact: Jim Lee, DCI; (312) 202-0507; jim.lee@dc-int
RALEIGH, N.C. (September 2004) – Featuring works that rarely travel, the blockbuster exhibition, "Matisse, Picasso and the School of Paris," at the North Carolina Museum of Art promises visitors a brush with brilliance from October 10, 2004 – January 16, 2005. With weekend getaway packages starting under $100, visiting Raleigh this autumn is a bargain for culture cravers desiring to witness artworks never before showcased in the Southeast.
Exploring the vibrant creativity of artists who transformed Paris into the epicenter of modern art and culture from the late 19th century until WWII, this exhibit features 34 paintings, sculptures and drawings selected from the Baltimore Museum of Art's extensive holdings. Many works hail from the renowned collection of Etta and Claribel Cone, whose family fortune derived in part from textile mills in the Carolinas.
While showcasing works by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne, Bonnard, Monet, Rodin, Modigliani, Braque, Léger and Giacometti, star billing is given to Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, the preeminent masters of French modernism and special favorites of the Cone Sisters. Exhibition highlights include Matisse's ebullient Purple Robe with Anemones and Degas's charming ballerina, Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen, one of the most celebrated sculptures of the modern era.
Exhibition tickets are $12 adults; $9 students/groups of 10+/seniors; children under 12 are free. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster by phone at (919) 834-4000, online at www.ticketmaster.com/venue/115140/, or in person at all Ticketmaster outlets.
The North Carolina Museum of Art is open, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. –5 p.m. For information: http://www.ncmoa.org/matisse/index-home.html
Raleigh Weekend Getaway Packages For Culture Cravers
To experience this exhibition, AAA is offering an all-inclusive "Matisse/Picasso Package" or travelers can design their own masterpiece getaway to North Carolina's capital city.
AAA's "Matisse/Picasso Package" From Under $100
http://www.visitraleigh.com/packages/option1.html
• One night's lodging at one of 13 participating hotels. Promotion price based on double occupancy and does not include hotel and local taxes. Promotion rates and all-inclusive amenities are only available by booking through AAA travel.
• Complimentary breakfast for two where offered by participating hotel
• Two discounted tickets ($3.00 off per ticket) to the "Matisse, Picasso and the School of Paris "exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of Art
• 10 percent shopping discount to the North Carolina Museum of Art shop.
• Free shopping card valued at $10 redeemable at Crabtree Valley Mall or Triangle Town Center, home to North Carolina's first Saks Fifth Avenue (opened September 2004) and Orvis first large format store outside of Vermont (opening November 2004). Shopping card distributed at hotel upon check-in.
• One visitor rewards card good for valuable discount offers to participating local attractions, stores, museums, restaurants and golf courses (visitor rewards card distributed at hotel upon check-in)
For reservations call AAA Travel at 1-800-933-2621, press 1, or email package reservation request to AAA Travel at Picassopackages@aaaqa.com. Restrictions apply.
Design a Matisse/Picasso Getaway Package From Under $75
http://www.visitraleigh.com/packages/option2.html
• Using the "TGIF" promotion code when making hotel reservations, guests will secure the guaranteed lowest available hotel rates starting from $39.99 (Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) at 28 participating hotels or guaranteed lowest available hotel rates (Monday – Thursday) for those attending cultural and historic events midweek.
• Save $3 off tickets to the "Matisse, Picasso and the School of Paris" exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Ticket prices are not included in the TGIF special offer prices and can be purchased separately by booking via Ticketmaster at http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/7623
• Free shopping card valued at $10 redeemable at Crabtree Valley Mall or Triangle Town Center (shopping card distributed at hotel upon check-in)
• One visitor rewards card good for valuable discount offers to participating local attractions, stores, museums, restaurants and golf courses
Restrictions apply.
Specific admission fees and hours of operation can be found by visiting the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau website at www.VisitRaleigh.com or the individual websites listed with each attraction. The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit agency that promotes Raleigh and Wake County for convention and visitor business to enhance the economic growth and development of the area. For a free visitors guide or more promotional information, please call (800) 849-8499 or visit our website. City Life, Carolina Style.
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