10.28.15

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel Seeks First Artist in Residence

Lincoln, Neb., October 28, 2015. . . . . The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, majority owned and operated by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, has begun the search for its first Artist in Residence. The Artist-in-Residence program is a new venture from the hotel which will enable interaction between guests and local artists. One artist is chosen from a pool of applicants and given a working art studio on the Lobby level of the hotel for a full year, beginning April 1, 2016. During this year of residency, the selected Artist in Residence will spend time in an on-site studio and create gallery pieces, host gallery nights and network with guests to create a truly enriching experience for travelers.

General manager of The Cornhusker, Susan Madsen, is eager to begin the new program. “The Artist-in-Residence program will be an exciting way to meld the local art culture with The Cornhusker and give guests a unique memory with our hotel,” states Madsen. “Guests will have the opportunity to walk up to the artist’s studio, be a part of the creation process and build a personal connection with the designer. This will be a distinctive feature that we are excited to initiate.”

In addition to the provided studio space, the 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.

Artist selection will begin with the Artist-in-Residence Program Board of Directors, a diverse group of local art enthusiasts, including gallery owners, artists, curators and hotel managers. Six finalists will be chosen by the board and the finalists will then display their work for public voting. The final winner will be announced on Feb. 1, 2016.

The Cornhusker has already begun accepting applications for interested artists and welcomes any range of media. Artists that would like to be considered for the program can request an application by emailing ArtistInResidence@TheCornhusker.com. All applications are due by Dec. 1, 2015.

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
Located in the heart of downtown Lincoln just minutes from the historic Haymarket District, The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, has proudly served Nebraska’s capital city for almost 90 years. Known as the premier downtown destination for business and leisure travelers, the 300-room property is within easy walking distance of the University of Nebraska campus, Memorial Stadium, the State Capitol, Haymarket district, Railyard and new Pinnacle Bank Arena. Take advantage of the hotel’s newly renovated amenities including 46,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and complimentary Wi-Fi in all public spaces– or grab a perfectly paired bite and brew at The Miller Time Pub & Grill, take a dip in the heated indoor pool, hit the gym and more. To keep up with the latest Cornhusker happenings, find the hotel on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thecornhuskermarriott) or follow it on Twitter and Instagram (@thecornhuskerh).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information on the latest news and updates, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).