Roanoke Shines as Taubman Museum of Art Opens
November 19th, 2008 by Patsy
The skies reflected the array of spotlights shining on the new Taubman Museum of Art as it opened it's doors to the public this month. What a beautiful site as you drive down I-581 and glance to the city and see this magnificent contemporary building housing Roanoke's new Art Museum.
This area has never seen anything like this before. Dave Trinkle wrote A Great Day for Roanoke saying this was a "great example of a wild vision becoming a reality in our city". Met with many varied opinions, from those who hate it to those who tolerate it to the many who love it. Regardless of your opinion you cannot deny the fact that it will have an impact on the Roanoke Valley. Bringing in people from all around the world, from artist to collectors to those fascinated with the world of art, they will all be greeted with the warm and friendly hospitality this valley offers. These visitors will spend their money here as they dine, shop and lodge in our beautiful city. They will return to their homes where they will share their photos and memories and encourage others to visit this city in SW Virginia that houses one of the finest museums in this part of the country.
Congratulations to the Taubman Museum of Art, the City of Roanoke and to all those who made it happen!