If everyone spends $1,000....

June 2010 The Lane Report:
"More than 1,000 artists, collectors, scholars, students and educators from around the world attended Glass Art Society’s 40th annual conference in Louisville June 10-12. Exhibits and events took place at nine museums, 15 galleries, two restaurants, two universities and a church.

Their attendance pumped some $1 million into the Louisville economy at hotels, restaurants and buying glass art and the conference exposed dozens of artists and high-end collectors from around the world to the city’s quality of life.

“The Louisville arts scene is very cutting edge, and that’s important for economic development,” said Pamela Koss, GAS executive director. “We came to Louisville because the city is so supportive of glass art.”

The conference could have the added benefit of attracting artists to the state and bolstering Louisville’s already strong arts community. Koss said the layout of the Market Street arts district was a major selling point. “The glass scene although young, is really well located for us. Logistically, it is all within an 18-block line in downtown Louisville.”"

Unknown.  "Art Glass Conference Enthusiasts Boost Local Economy in Louisville by $1 Million" The Lane Report. Accessed June 17, 2010.  http://www.kybiz.com/articles/article.cfm?id=1237

For more info on the conference see The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet: http://blog.glassquarterly.com/2010/06/13/2010-gas-conference-ends-with-new-president-installed-but-no-announcement-of-2011-location/