Arlington, TX – The Arlington Museum of Art opened its summer exhibition on June 9, and already Rembrandt: An Evolution of Etchings has proven to be one of the most popular in the museum’s history. In only three weeks, the museum reports record crowds of more than 3,000 visitors.
In a strategic effort to boost economic development and cultural tourism, the museum sought funding for Rembrandt: An Evolution of Etchings from the newly established Arlington Cultural Tourism Council. The goal of the exhibition was to bring visitors to Arlington and to keep visitors in Arlington while visiting for other purposes. Visitors from seven (7) countries, twenty-seven (27) states and seventy-four (74) cities outside of Arlington have come to see the exhibition. One exciting fact is that fans from every visiting baseball team since the exhibit opened have attended the exhibit at the museum in keeping with the goal of the ACTC grant to have visitors to Arlington remain in Arlington to seek out secondary tourist activities.
“We are pleased to be part of this exciting exhibit in Arlington. This exhibition is proof that Arlington can successfully compete for cultural tourists.” said Jay Burress, President and CEO of Experience Arlington.
The exhibit runs through August 12th, Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. Tickets are on sale online at www.arlingtonmuseum.org or at the museum.
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