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‘Galveston Hangs’

The Galveston Arts Center was destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008. Five years later, the original building remains empty. Organizers are hoping a new exhibit, ‘Galveston Hangs,’ will help raise the $2 million needed to finish renovations and reopen the original downtown location. Galveston Arts Center Director Kellianne Vallee talks about the new exhibit. Subscribe […]

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The Galveston Arts Center before Hurricane Ike hit. Photo courtesy of Brian M. Davis, Galveston Historical Foundation

The Galveston Arts Center was destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008. Five years later, the original building remains empty. Organizers are hoping a new exhibit, ‘Galveston Hangs,’ will help raise the $2 million needed to finish renovations and reopen the original downtown location.

Galveston Arts Center Director Kellianne Vallee talks about the new exhibit.

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